AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoEducation & Youth: Rapid City high school athletes got a character-focused boost from MLB sports agent Mark Leinweaver, while Sioux Falls Public Schools Education Foundation handed out $250 classroom grants to 63 first-time teachers. Community & Family Life: Rapid City’s “Youth Ride Free” returns for its 11th season, with free parent-and-child orientation rides Aug. 17–28 to prep for the school commute. Higher Ed & Workforce: South Dakota’s Board of Regents is backing a new Center for National Defense with a proposed $1M investment, aiming to funnel students into defense and cybersecurity careers. Legal & Digital Safety: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley says a coalition is ready for the federal Meta trial over addictive features aimed at kids. Culture & Outdoors: Friends of the Missouri National Recreational River are inviting families to National Park Week (Aug. 22–30) with hikes, kayaking, yoga, and cleanups in Yankton and Vermillion. Sports: South Dakota Power 5 preseason football rankings are out, and SDSU move-in weekend kicks off Aug. 21. Local Spotlight: YMCA of the Black Hills is promoting Make-A-Will Month with a FreeWill partnership to help residents plan for families and causes.
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