AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoThermal Energy Boom: Antora Energy closed a $550 million Series C to scale US-made thermal battery storage, following a South Dakota deployment that delivered power in under a year and plans for a second US manufacturing hub. Renewables & Jobs: Xcel Energy completed Sherco Solar Phase 3 near Becker, adding 710 MW and setting up a Phase 4 that could reach 910 MW by 2029, with an estimated 300 union construction jobs and $90 million in local benefits. Antitrust Watch: South Dakota AG William Tong joined a coalition announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz over alleged generic-drug price-fixing and reduced competition, with total payments to states of about $469 million if approved. Rural Health Pressure: A federal rural hospital “lifeline” is being tested as a Michigan facility closed after emergency-department use fell, raising concerns about whether the model can survive future funding losses. Local Economy & Infrastructure: Rapid City and Sioux Falls road projects are underway, including lane reductions and closures tied to sewer and utility work. Workforce Snapshot: South Dakota reported 182 new unemployment claims and an insured unemployment rate of 0.3%, among the lowest in the nation. Education Funding: Rapid City Area Schools launched a campaign for a $107 million bond vote Nov. 3 to fund HVAC, security, renovations, and a new elementary school.
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