AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoSouth Dakota Economy & Business: Sioux Falls keeps adding retail muscle, with Target opening a new 129,000-square-foot store in the Brookings Marketplace, bringing more jobs and more competition to the local shopping scene. Energy & Industry: Antora Energy raised $550 million to scale thermal battery production, a bet on reliable power for data centers as AI demand strains grids. Critical Minerals & Research: South Dakota Mines won a $3.1 million DOE grant to lead RAPID-REE, aiming to improve how rare earths and other critical minerals are located and mapped. Local Finance & Growth: Pathward Financial earned a spot on the 2026 Monitor 100 list, highlighting equipment finance momentum that can translate into more business investment. Agriculture & Markets: Grain watchers are weighing weather swings, wheat strength tied to global conflict risk, and shifting China demand as USDA reports set the tone. State Policy & Compliance: Attorneys general, including South Dakota’s Marty Jackley, urged tougher FCC “Know Your Customer” rules to curb robocall scams. Community & Workforce: Rapid City Area Schools will host public bond referendum info sessions ahead of the Nov. 3 vote, while Native homeownership groups received new funding to expand construction internships and healthcare career support.
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