AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoMining Education Boost: President Trump announced $180M in federal grants for mining schools, including $25M for South Dakota Mines to build a Critical Minerals Merit Scholars Consortium and expand workforce training. Workforce & Youth Support: Sanford Health expanded adolescent mental health therapy in Chamberlain with on-site school programming, aiming to reduce barriers and help teens learn coping skills. Child Care Strain: Foster families in Sioux Falls are questioning South Dakota’s Child Care Assistance changes after payments shifted from hourly to weekly, with some worried about out-of-pocket costs; the state says it will cover fully. Community Arts & Culture: Rapid City’s Dahl Arts Center continues to spotlight local talent through the Dahl Emerging Performing Artists open mic. State Fair Fundraising: The South Dakota State Fair Foundation launched “Hog Wild for a Better Barn” to raise $240,000 for 450 new swine pens, with matching challenges from pork producers. Local Life & Safety: Pierre’s Euclid Ave/Highway 1889 reconstruction will shift the pedestrian path and add school-crossing plans as work continues. Faith & Community: Zion Lutheran Church in Concordia installed its first dedicated pastor, Joshua Cody.
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