AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoHealthcare & Finance: HealthPartners and Essentia Health approved a plan to merge, aiming to create a regional nonprofit system with about 45,000 employees across multiple states. Ag & Transportation: Gov. Larry Rhoden issued an executive order to help farmers during harvest by allowing up to 10% over road weight limits and pausing a $25 overweight permit fee—an approach some ag leaders say won’t offset high diesel costs. State Business Services: A new South Dakota DMV Now self-service kiosk opened at The Country Store at Three Forks, expanding options for eligible motor vehicle transactions in the Southern Hills. City & Federal Funding: Rapid City’s Legal and Finance Committee will review nearly $2.5 million in FEMA grant funding plus other local grants, including an AI policy proposal. Cybersecurity: Rhoden proclaimed October Cybersecurity Awareness Month, urging South Dakotans to “make it harder” for attackers through everyday safe habits. Local Economy & Community: Dakota Rural Action released its 2026-2027 Local Foods Directory to connect consumers with South Dakota producers. Energy & Markets: POET supplied plant-based ethanol for the first 100% ethanol bunkering trial in the U.S. for a marine vessel with Maersk.
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