AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoRegional Growth: A new study projects the nine-state Ports-to-Plains corridor could add $36.7 billion in annual economic output and 59,057 jobs by 2080, with South Dakota among the states set to benefit. Utilities: Montana regulators delayed a decision on the proposed $15.4 billion NorthWestern Energy–Black Hills merger until Nov. 10, leaving the deal’s conditions under review. Health Care: Sanford Health says it plans to end its contract with Wellmark, raising questions about coverage and costs for South Dakotans. Rural Investment: The USDA is investing more than $75 million in South Dakota rural communities, while a proposed natural-gas power plant near Aberdeen could bring new infrastructure and jobs. Workforce: Enrollment is rising at South Dakota technical colleges, strengthening the state’s pipeline of skilled workers. Labor Market: South Dakota’s jobless rate has reached 2.8%, a two-year high. Infrastructure: Construction has begun on the $290 million Platte-Winner Bridge, a major transportation investment expected to improve safety and connections across the state.
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