AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoHealthcare Competition: A Minnesota hospital merger deal is back in focus as Sanford Health eyes North Memorial after a failed Fairview bid, while a broader wave of consolidation is blamed for higher prices and fewer choices. Local Health & Growth: Monument Health is opening a free-standing 24/7 emergency department off I-90 in Rapid City, aiming to expand access for fast-growing communities along the corridor. Agriculture Markets: USDA data shows milk prices continue to rebound—May Class III rose to $16.92/cwt and Class IV to $22.32—though feed costs are still tempering gains. Public Safety & Costs: Yankton County’s ambulance service says it has narrowed deficits after bringing billing in-house, with discussion of whether to shift to an ambulance district. Education & Workforce: Three USD Knudson School of Law graduates share their early career plans, while SDSU athletes earn Academic all-Summit League honors. Business & Legal: ASCAP filed infringement suits against four radio groups, including Haugo Broadcasting in South Dakota, alleging unlicensed music play. Community Finance: South Dakota’s Rules Review committee approved TANF rule changes that increase benefits for needy families. Tribal Land: All nine South Dakota tribes backed a proposal to return federal lands in the Black Hills to the Great Sioux Nation.
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