AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoSioux Falls Mayoral Race: After a recount that came down to four votes, Jamie Smith conceded to Christine Erickson, ending the chance of a court fight and clearing the way for the new administration. Digital Access for Students: Jobs for America’s Graduates–South Dakota (JAG-SD) won Mobile Beacon’s 2026 JAG EDGE Mobile Connectivity Grants, receiving hotspots and a year of service to help students and staff close connectivity gaps. Housing & Community Development: The South Dakota Housing Development Authority will hold a public hearing July 22 on issuing up to $28 million in multifamily housing bonds for the West Park Portfolio project in Rapid City, Sioux Falls, and Vermillion. Public Health: Madison Regional Health System earned recognition for its participation in the American Heart Association’s Mission: Lifeline Stroke post-acute care initiative. Local Culture & Community Life: In Hutchinson County, a nonprofit effort is working to restore Silver Lake’s public access and bring back swimming and outdoor recreation. Sports Complex Planning: Rapid City’s legal and finance committee will consider accepting a 22.65-acre land donation to move forward with a planned publicly owned sports complex. Funeral Notices: Several South Dakota-area obituaries were published, including Laura Susan Sparby of Harrold and Jerald “Jerry” Merlin Worlie.
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