AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoBlack Hills showdown: Nine tribes are suing to stop exploratory graphite drilling near Pe’Sla, a sacred meadow used for ceremonies and youth camps, arguing federal agencies approved the project without proper tribal consultation. Standing Rock anniversary: A Sept. 16-18 festival and conference, “People of the Sun,” will mark 10 years since the Dakota Access Pipeline protests, with major celebrity and music names slated to appear. Education & tech: South Dakota’s Board of Regents says it’s “leaning in” on AI across public universities, with systemwide rules and curriculum plans for 2026-27. Local STEM: South Dakota Mines is co-designing mechanical engineering toys with first graders to make early STEM learning more hands-on. Sports (SD): Brandon Valley rallied from a two-run deficit to win the Class A baseball title in a walk-off, and Sioux Falls won the USHL Clark Cup in double overtime. What to watch: The NCAA softball super regionals are set for the Women’s College World Series in Oklahoma City.
Note: AI summary from news headlines; neutral sources weighted more to help reduce bias in the result.