AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoEnergy Costs: South Dakota regulators approved a Black Hills Energy rate increase adding about $16 to the typical residential bill each month starting in December. Customers will receive refunds for interim overpayments; a separate $20 surcharge request remains pending. Utility Merger: Montana regulators gave final major state approval to the $15.4 billion NorthWestern Energy–Black Hills Corp. merger, which would serve 2.1 million customers across eight states, including South Dakota. Broadband Investment: Schurz Broadband is upgrading Long Lines’ network, which serves South Dakota, with Cisco routers designed to expand capacity for business, residential and wholesale services. Regional Business: Lamar Advertising acquired Newman Outdoor’s billboard assets, adding more than 2,250 displays across the upper Midwest, including South Dakota. Air Service: Delta plans seasonal Saturday flights between Atlanta and Rapid City from May 29 through Sept. 4, 2027. Farm Markets: USDA’s latest crop estimates triggered a sharp rally in corn and soybean futures, though prices eased in overnight trading.
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