AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoRural Workforce: Mitchell Technical College won state grant funding to expand nursing training, adding online LPN and RN pathways with local clinical placements starting in fall 2027. The programs aim to add capacity for at least 24 LPN and 36 RN students annually. STEM and Mining: South Dakota Mines partnered with the University of Papua New Guinea to develop student exchanges, joint research and a possible degree program, building on a growing pipeline of international STEM students. Energy Costs: State regulators approved a $27.3 million annual electric-rate increase for Black Hills Energy, adding about $16.34 to the average residential bill; a separate plant-related surcharge could bring the monthly increase to about $36. Water and Food Processing: South Dakota awarded its final $6.1 million in ARPA water-infrastructure funding, while USDA Rural Development provided more than $408,000 to help rural meat processors. Local Investment: A $75,000 grant will help Mitchell Habitat for Humanity establish a ReStore, selling donated building supplies and supporting affordable housing and workforce development.
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