AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoWildfire Smoke & Tariffs: President Trump blamed Canada for wildfire smoke drifting into the U.S., calling it “willful negligence” and threatening to add pollution costs to Canada’s tariffs, while Ontario Premier Doug Ford pushed back and urged help over complaints. BWCAW Updates: Minnesota’s Boundary Waters Canoe Area Wilderness stays closed as fire risk continues; permit cancellations were extended to July 24 and officials warned smoke can trigger breathing problems, especially for kids and older adults. Local Tourism Hit: Ely and Cook County businesses say BWCAW closures and poor air quality are cutting summer traffic and hurting outfitter revenue during peak season. Disaster Tech Boom: A wildfire-tracking app, Watch Duty, is surging in use as climate-driven hazards outpace older systems, helping residents plan evacuations. Media & Power: Oregon and other states sued to block the Paramount Skydance–Warner Bros. merger, arguing it would reduce competition and raise prices. Community Life: Rochester’s Blue Thumb garden tour brought neighbors together to learn native plants and rain-garden practices.
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