AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHighmore Storm Recovery: Recovery efforts are continuing in Highmore after record winds with gusts up to 131 mph damaged about 80% of homes and 90% of businesses; debris removal and utility restoration are the top priorities, and Gov. Larry Rhoden has declared a state of emergency with state agencies and inmate crews helping cleanup. Utilities & Regulation: South Dakota regulators approved the Black Hills Energy and NorthWestern merger, a move that could reshape rates and oversight as the combined company expands; opponents have raised concerns about competition and public input. Local Government Finance: Yankton County approved a roads-and-bridges reserve fund with a 60-cent-per-$1,000 property tax increase starting in 2027, with a two-year sunset clause and a petition process that could trigger a vote. Business & Jobs: Avel eCare is pitching virtual health as a rural access fix, tying its push to federal Rural Health Transformation funding aimed at modernizing care delivery. Consumer & Travel Pressure: AAA projects 72.2 million Americans will travel for the July 4 holiday, with South Dakota fuel prices estimated about 80 cents higher than last year. Public Safety: A severe storm in Bismarck-Mandan triggered a tornado warning and led to flaring at Marathon’s Mandan refinery, underscoring how weather can disrupt critical infrastructure.
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