Public Finance & Schools: Minnesota voters will see a constitutional amendment this fall that would increase annual distributions from the state’s $2.4 billion Permanent School Fund, with supporters calling it “no new taxes” and critics warning it won’t cover wider district pressures. Corporate/Capital Markets: Anteris Technologies (ASX:AVR) named Brent Moen as CFO as it pushes forward its DurAVR structural heart valve program and global clinical work. Energy & Cost of Living: GasBuddy data show Winona County’s lowest regular price at $3.79 for the week ending Aug. 29, while Minnesota’s statewide regular average rose to $4.07. Legal/Consumer Protection: A Minnesota pool contractor, Charles Ray Workman, was sentenced to 60 months in federal prison for wire fraud after taking down payments from 21 customers and leaving projects unfinished. Local Government: Le Sueur is weighing a new garbage contract after Waste Management’s deal expires, with bids from LJP Waste Solutions under consideration. Workforce/Business Climate: A Hermantown chamber luncheon will brief business leaders on how the 2026 election could affect employers, taxes, regulations and infrastructure. Agriculture & Trade: Minnesota cattle producers are bracing for the impact of a Trump plan to temporarily allow more foreign beef, saying it could pressure fed cattle prices and squeeze already tight margins.