AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCybersecurity & Utilities: The FBI and EPA warned that malicious hackers have targeted water and wastewater systems in at least seven states since July 27, with utilities reporting disruptions and loss of monitoring/control tied to internet-facing control devices. Public Safety & Local Crime: Sioux Falls launched a homicide investigation after a South Sudanese man was arrested in Iowa following the alleged killing of his wife. Agriculture Policy: The Senate Ag Committee released revised “Farm Bill 2.0” text that includes year-round E15 sales, a win South Dakota lawmakers say supports producers and rural economies. Critical Minerals: South Dakota Mines won a $3.1M DOE ARPA-E grant to speed up rare earth and critical mineral discovery using advanced sensing and mapping. Education & Research: DSU joined the NIH-funded South Dakota INBRE biomedical research network, expanding paid undergraduate research opportunities. Local Business & Community: Empire Mall’s Back-to-School Bash in Sioux Falls drew families with deals and activities, while Black Hills Harley-Davidson kicked off Sturgis rally week with a pre-rally event. Sports Betting Promotions: Kalshi and other DFS/prediction-market promos are pushing sign-up bonuses ahead of major sports deadlines.
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