AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoHealthcare Deal: Sanford Health’s planned acquisition of North Memorial Health moves forward after a 10-year oversight agreement with Minnesota AG Keith Ellison, including long-term commitments to keep emergency and safety-net services at Robbinsdale. Local Markets: A new Rapid City produce market opened amid controversy over competition with the long-running Black Hills Farmers Market, after a vendor’s membership was revoked. Education & Workforce: BHSU President Steve Elliott highlighted enrollment momentum, new programs (including business analytics and STEM education) and a proposed Center for National Defense Studies. Community Growth: Box Elder is planning a West River Children’s Museum, with a donated site and a focus on hands-on play. Consumer & Fraud: South Dakotans are looking for more budget grocery options, while BBB Scam Tracker continues to flag ongoing fraud risks nationwide. Agriculture & Housing: South Dakota’s housing affordability advantage has slipped, and cattle producers are responding to Trump’s processing proposal. Public Safety: A Mission man was sentenced to 13 months in federal prison for failing to register as a sex offender.
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