AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoEducation: South Dakota’s 2026 graduates averaged 21.1 on the ACT, topping the national average of 19.2 for the sixth straight year. University Leadership: USD President Sheila Gestring plans to retire in June 2027 after more than two decades at the university, including nine years as president. Community & Care: A Sturgis coffee shop and Meade County’s Crisis Intervention Shelter Service are raising awareness of domestic violence with a purple drink flight. Avera Health is also using telehealth to connect rural patients with maternal-care specialists. Indigenous Culture: Macklemore joined NDN Collective’s Indigenous Peoples’ Day celebration in Rapid City, where thousands gathered for a concert, local vendors and community events. History: The State Archives’ first collection showcase is set for Oct. 17 in Pierre, featuring rare items including a six-foot ballot and an 1802 Missouri River map. Youth & Service: Cheyenne River Youth Project families will celebrate a sensory garden harvest, while West River RSVP+ is collecting winter clothing and essentials for veterans through Oct. 28.
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