AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoAI & Materials: Rice University researchers say tiny graphene wrinkles can reshape electrical behavior, pointing to new ways to tune ultra-thin electronics by geometry alone. Local Economy & Energy: South Dakota ethanol policy is back in the spotlight as Sen. John Thune says year-round E15 likely needs compromises for small oil refiners. Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reports the lowest diesel in Roberts County hit $4.79/g in the week ending Aug. 8, with South Dakota’s diesel average at $4.90. Infrastructure & Access: Black Hills National Forest plans to close the Veteran’s Point area and trail starting Aug. 16 for safety and repair work expected to run through May 20, 2027. Workforce & Industry Education: South Dakota Mines’ concrete canoe team placed third nationally in canoe design at the ASCE Civil Engineering Student Championships, a strong signal for engineering talent pipelines. Civic Life & Community: Highmore’s third annual Sunflower Festival highlights local processing and prairie-grown production, drawing regional visitors and vendors. Politics & Regulation: An AI super PAC spending surge is targeting state races including South Dakota as lawmakers debate how much regulation the technology should face.
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