AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoRiverboat Days Music: Yankton’s Riverboat Days & Summer Arts Festival lines up headliners The Dweebs (family party), Minority Falls (rock), and country duo Lakeview, with shows Aug. 21-23 at Riverside Park. Local Arts: Sioux Falls opens the Carver Gallery at City Hall, featuring works by 12 local artists as part of the city’s 2026-2036 arts plan. Community Memory: Rapid City marks the 54th anniversary of the 1972 flood with new City Hall exhibits and reminders to share survivor stories. Education & Policy: Aberdeen School Board reviews policy changes tied to 2026 state legislation, including elections, executive sessions, minutes, insurance, curriculum, and student behavior. Health & Access: USD confirms the Yankton clinical campus training won’t be cut even as most Sanford School of Medicine training shifts toward Sioux Falls. Civic Life: Sioux Falls mayoral runoff debate spotlights different plans on child care and data centers, with Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith facing off June 23. Sports & Youth: Castlewood wins another state softball title, while Dawson-Boyd’s girls golf team aims for a third straight state championship. Legal & Rights: AGs back religious students’ right to state scholarships in a federal court fight over religion-based exclusions. Public Safety: Turner County sheriff’s GOP primary heads to a recount after a razor-thin margin.
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