AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealth & Healthcare Business: A South Dakota nonprofit focused on suicide prevention, Lost & Found, is dissolving as grant funding tightens, even as leaders say some programming may continue. Public Policy & Food Costs: A ProPublica analysis says Trump SNAP changes have removed more than 770,000 children from benefits, raising pressure on families and local service providers. National Security & Politics: Trump delayed confirmation of DNI nominee Jay Clayton, tying the move to a voter ID push and adding friction with Senate Republicans. South Dakota Economy & Finance: SDSU Extension reports South Dakota non-irrigated cropland values averaged $6,268 per acre in 2026, up 1.3%, with some regions seeing declines. Local Healthcare Logistics: Rapid City Fire and Black Hills Life Flight ran a helicopter transfer simulation aimed at speeding critical care for rural patients. Mining & Jobs: Lion Rock Resources says it’s pursuing transparent operations and jobs in Lawrence County, while Kristi Noem joined a B.C. mining advisory board role. Rural Infrastructure: Minnehaha County approved microsurfacing plans after a lower-than-expected highway bid freed up about $1 million for additional road work. Community & Events: Huron’s Red Power Round Up is set to draw 20,000 visitors, and Tabor’s amateur baseball game will feature a flyover honoring Sgt. Richard Schild.
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