AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoDemocratic Spotlight: Former President Joe Biden energized South Dakota Democrats at the McGovern Day Dinner in Sioux Falls, urging supporters to “get up and fight” ahead of the midterms. Community & Inclusion: Rapid City’s Pride Parade brought rainbow flags, floats, and families downtown, with organizers emphasizing visibility and belonging for LGBTQ+ residents. Health Leadership: Monument Health announced executive leadership changes, promoting Paula McInerney-Hall to General Counsel and naming Ross McKie Vice President of Philanthropy. Native Culture & Literacy: St. Joseph’s Indian School bookmobile is bringing free books to Watertown and Sisseton, continuing a statewide push to boost access to reading. STEM in Action: Fifth-graders from Rapid City are headed to Washington, D.C., as national finalists in the Presidential AI Challenge for an AI project tackling cafeteria food waste. Civic Learning: “250+ Years of American Civics and News” events are rolling through South Dakota libraries, pairing civics with how people find trusted news. Black Hills Land Defense: Nine tribes sued the federal government to halt exploratory graphite drilling near a sacred Black Hills meadow used for ceremonies and youth camps.
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