AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoNational Guard & D.C. Deployment: Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz is pulling National Guard troops from Washington, D.C. early, after they were seen on neighborhood patrols beyond the National Mall, as scrutiny grows over the broader federal “summer surge.” Immigration & ICE Accountability: In Houston, three men who say they witnessed the fatal ICE shooting of Mexican national Lorenzo Salgado Araujo dispute the agency’s account, arguing no agent was in front of the van and that the shooting details are “simply false.” Clemency Fallout: U.S. officials say a Hmong man pardoned by Minnesota officials has been deported after the federal government revoked his legal status. State Politics & Elections: Minnesota’s top election official is urging voters to “tune out the noise” and focus on fair election delivery, while early voting for a primary election begins. Public Safety & Courts: A Stearns County judge dismissed four felony counts against a priest, but allowed a criminal sexual conduct charge to proceed. Food Policy: Federal SNAP changes will shift costs to states starting in fall 2027, with analyses warning states could owe billions and more people could lose benefits. Gun Permits: Lyon County is seeing a small spike in carry-permit applications, even as statewide permit issuance trends upward. Local Government: New Ulm’s school board filing window opens Tuesday, with seats up for election.
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