AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLocal Philanthropy: South Dakota is mourning T. Denny Sanford, who died July 18 at 90 after giving away more than $4 billion, including major support for Sanford Health and education—his legacy is now being marked by leaders and institutions across the state, including SDSU. Politics & Community: In the gubernatorial runoff, voters are split on “outsider” Toby Doeden, whose property-tax phaseout pitch has drawn both enthusiasm and sharp criticism. Sports & Events: USD promoted Brooke Opdahl to head football athletic trainer, and Sioux Falls is gearing up for the Sept. 13 South Dakota Sports Hall of Fame induction banquet with tickets now on sale. Culture & Outdoors: A T. rex skeleton discovered in South Dakota—“Gus”—sold for $50.1 million, becoming the priciest dinosaur fossil ever. Public Safety: Law enforcement is asking for help locating sex offender Benjermin Richard Kelley, who hasn’t checked in since 2008. Health & Weather: Extreme heat and storm risks are building across the region, while the CDC reports measles cases continue to rise nationwide.
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