AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoTourism Boost: South Dakota hit a record $5.16 billion in visitor spending in 2025, up 1.1%—and the gains spread beyond the usual hotspots, with rural regions like Glacial Lakes & Prairies rising 3.1%. Downtown Deal: Marshall’s The Card Farmers is reopening May 1 in a bigger spot on Third Street, expanding beyond trading cards into more games and retail. Retail Expansion: Sioux Falls is getting a Raising Cane’s—David’s Bridal on 41st Street has been demolished, with a late-year opening expected. Tech in Convenience: Kwik Trip is teaming with Eagle Eye to roll out AI-powered, personalized loyalty “challenges” for its 5.25 million members. Public Health Funding: The EPA is sending $27.5 million to help South Dakota identify and replace lead service lines. Local Safety Watch: A Sioux Falls crash is reigniting debate over traffic-light needs on fast-growing Marion Road. GOP Governor Race: New polling shows Toby Doeden leading in the June 2 primary, with Rhoden, Johnson, and Hansen close behind.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.
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