AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoPUC Showdown: South Dakota’s Public Utilities Commission race is turning into a fight over hyperscale AI data centers, with Democrat Frank Kloucek pushing a one-year moratorium and Republican Don Haggar arguing new state rules already require utilities and water providers to study impacts and require reimbursement. Education & Skills: SDSU is expanding career-ready learning through its Coursera partnership, giving students access to online courses and professional certificates, including AI-focused classes tied to real-world goals. Tech in the Classroom: SDSU also announced new degrees in AI Engineering, aiming to train engineers to apply AI across precision agriculture and healthcare. Local Arts Fundraiser: Rapid City’s Dahl Arts Center is gearing up for the 7th Street Art Auction on Oct. 3, a major community event meant to keep local arts programming strong. Community Spotlight: Wagner’s 126th Labor Day Celebration returns with a packed weekend of rodeo, parade, carnival, car show, and more. Sports & School Spirit: South Dakota college sports keep rolling with SDSU hosting big matchups and local athletes landing on rosters across the region.
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