AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoSkilled Trades: Western Dakota Tech students will build a full-size home with the Black Hills Home Builders Association, gaining hands-on experience as the region works to grow its construction workforce. The finished home will be moved to New Underwood and sold. Energy and Data Centers: Sioux Falls plans public outreach amid debate over a proposed data center, while Black Hills Corp. plans new gas-fired capacity and a microgrid to serve Google’s planned Wyoming data center. Drug Prices: South Dakota joined 45 states seeking approval of settlements with three generic drugmakers over alleged price-fixing; eligible buyers may be able to claim compensation for purchases from 2009 to 2019. Farm Markets: USDA’s higher-than-expected corn yield and production forecasts sent grain futures lower, adding pressure for producers navigating a difficult harvest. Utility Investment: NorthWestern Energy has applied to build a second power plant in Aberdeen.
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