AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoChildcare & Family Costs: Sioux Falls after-school coordinator says a state childcare assistance payment change left some families paying hundreds less—so much that parents are considering quitting work. Public Safety & Law: A new explainer breaks down why South Dakota seatbelt tickets depend on whether you’re an adult or a child in the car, and whether there’s another reason for the stop. Native Communities & Justice: The FBI is raising minimum rewards for dozens of unsolved Native American cases to $25,000, aiming to spur fresh leads. Education & Health Workforce: Lake Area Technical College’s new dental hygiene program received initial accreditation and welcomed its first students Aug. 24. Local Culture & Community: De Smet’s long-running effort to build a community event and wellness center is revisited through the story of how close it came to falling short. Sports (Local Spotlight): Creighton bounced back at the State Farm Women’s Volleyball Showcase with a four-set win over USC in Sioux Falls. Health Spending Watch: Medicaid billing spikes show up across multiple South Dakota towns, including big jumps in dental services, pathology/lab work, and medicine/surgery categories.
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