AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoHigh School Sports: Brandon Valley completed a wild comeback to beat Watertown 4-3 in a walk-off win, capturing its second straight Class A state baseball title—then did it again in a three-game, 24-hour run. Energy & Industry: Antora’s massive 5-gigawatt-hour thermal battery project is turning excess wind into heat at POET’s Big Stone City ethanol plant, aiming to curb wasted power and boost value from renewables. Agriculture & Cost of Living: Memorial Day cookouts are getting hit by record beef prices, with ranchers warning drought and tight supplies are keeping costs elevated. Policy Watch: The EPA is proposing a rule that could speed data center construction in South Dakota by reducing permit steps, while local leaders keep pushing for transparency and rate protections. Community & Safety: Mitchell is rolling out new “Hometown Hero” banners for deployed service members, and Sioux Falls-area families are renewing calls for safer traffic control after a deadly motorcycle crash.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.