AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoFuel & Energy: Trump announced an executive order allowing anyone to use red-dyed diesel, waiving off-road limits—raising questions for Minnesota and the broader Midwest on enforcement and costs. Local Economic Planning: Martin County EDA heard a Region Nine update for its 2027 economic development strategy, including workforce, infrastructure, demographics, and a push to strengthen manufacturing and childcare support. Gas Prices: GasBuddy data shows Redwood County’s lowest regular at $4.05/gal and Rock County’s lowest diesel at $5.99/gal for the week ending Sept. 26, with Minnesota averages edging up. Housing & Development: Minneapolis affordable housing funding faces a potential backslide as the city’s Affordable Housing Trust Fund drops in its proposed 2027 budget; meanwhile, Cook is opening the Eldien Addition, an eight-lot workforce housing project. Business & Compliance: Packaging decisions are getting harder as brands juggle EPR rules, climate disclosures, and carbon reporting. Health & Consumer Safety: PepsiCo recalled about 122,000 cases of Gatorade nationwide, including Minnesota, over undeclared dyes. Tech/Policy: A federal appeals court paused Minnesota’s AI “nudification” ban, keeping the fight alive.
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