AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoMajor Philanthropy Loss: South Dakota business icon and philanthropist T. Denny Sanford died Saturday at 90. Sanford built First PREMIER Bank and PREMIER Bankcard, then became the namesake of Sanford Health after a landmark $400 million gift in 2007; his giving totaled more than $4 billion and touched Sanford Health, the Sanford Underground Research Facility, scholarships, and other community efforts. Local Business Closure: Marco’s Pizza in Watertown abruptly closed after nearly 10 years; the building is now listed for sale, with equipment reportedly removed Sunday. Agribusiness & Food Supply: Puris, which processes yellow field peas into plant-based ingredients, highlighted growing demand for protein crops; meanwhile, Taylor Farms recalled iceberg lettuce shipped to 27 states due to possible cyclospora contamination (South Dakota not listed). Workforce & Consumer Finance: A national labor shortage forecast is growing as graduates worry about jobs, and Maryland announced a $45 million multistate settlement with Cash App’s parent over fraud protections. Ranching Support: SDSU Extension is offering free on-site livestock water testing as drought raises the risk of toxic, salt-heavy water.
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