AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHousing Affordability: A new analysis finds that in 2026, incomes would need to rise by nearly $50,000 to make median-priced homes as affordable as they were in 2019, with starter-home savings needs varying widely by state. Sports Business: Midco is donating $1.5 million to the University of South Dakota to transform the former Dome Club into the Midco Club at the DakotaDome, adding upgrades and premium gameday seating. Defense Contracting: Conti Federal won a $39.9 million contract to build a B-21 Raider alert lodging and readiness facility at Ellsworth Air Force Base, with completion targeted for November 2028. Local Development: Rapid City is set to announce a naming-rights partner for its new sports complex, with the project planned for completion by end of 2029. Agriculture Costs: High farmland rents are forcing early 2027 budget decisions for farmers as lease deadlines approach before 2026 harvests are fully known. Public Health & Food Safety: A Salmonella outbreak tied to imported jalapeños has sickened people in Wyoming and Montana; South Dakota has reported no illnesses so far. Community & Housing: Spearfish broke ground on Stone Ridge Commons, a new affordable complex with 94 units and rent caps for households up to 80% of area median income. Business Climate: South Dakota’s Native American enrollment at public universities has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with Black Hills State showing a major jump.
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