AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoClean Energy & Grid Reliability: MISO (covering Louisiana to Minnesota) filed with FERC new reliability rules for “large loads,” including computational loads from IT equipment over 25 MW, aiming to improve grid visibility and planning as data centers expand. Rare-Earth-Free Manufacturing: Niron Magnetics held a steel-raising milestone for its Sartell facility, backed by Honda investment, $150M in loans from the Shakopee Mdewakanton Sioux Community, and U.S. Defense Department support, targeting commercial-scale iron nitride magnets by 2027. AI & Public Services: NYC and Los Angeles restricted generative AI use in schools this year, while Minnesota is among states also limiting student AI tools. Biomedical Research Oversight: A watchdog report says NIH has approved or extended more than $225M in dog- and cat-related research since Feb. 2025 despite a push toward alternatives. Local STEM in Nature: A study finds wolves in northern Minnesota help blueberry spread by boosting seed germination after digestion. Education Metrics: Park Brook Elementary’s 4th graders led Minnesota in reading MCA participation for 2024–25.
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