AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoManufacturing Workforce: Southeast Technical College broke ground on the $18M James Abdnor Center for Advanced Manufacturing in Sioux Falls, aiming to train welders and machinists and open in fall 2028 with state, federal HUD, and private funding. Energy Policy: The U.S. Department of Energy canceled the National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors effort, ending proposed corridor designations that had raised landowner and eminent-domain concerns; separate coverage also notes senators pushing grid resilience legislation. Agriculture & Food Markets: USDA set July Class III milk at $15.52/cwt (down 46 cents) and Class IV at $18.34 (down $2.62), while cattle and hog futures finished the week lower amid shifting demand. Local Economy & Infrastructure: Brookings approved a new downtown fire station project, with construction set to begin after demolition of parts of the old facility. Community & Events: Turner County Fair will feature South Dakota’s oldest flag for one day as part of the 250th birthday celebrations, and Prairie Fest invites families to explore grasslands education at Good Earth State Park. Public Safety & Health: SDPB reports South Dakota is monitoring cyclospora cases tied to food safety concerns, and South Dakota’s cooperative sector honored a long-time utility leader in the state hall of fame.
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