AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoRoad & Construction: SDDOT says Sioux Falls commuters should expect June 11–about eight days of exit-ramp closures at Western Avenue (northbound off-ramp, exit 2) and I-229 to Minnehaha County Road 125/476th Avenue, with a $2.2M project including milling, patch repairs, asphalt overlay, and joint work. Local Infrastructure: Rapid City construction updates include an Elmhurst Drive closure for utility work starting June 1 (through Nov. 27), a short Creek Drive hydrant closure through June 5, and daily Art Alley closures in June for a downtown mural. Agriculture & Training: SDSU’s Department of Dairy and Food Science is adding a new two-year dairy technology associate degree with tracks in dairy production and dairy products, featuring hands-on work at the Davis Dairy Plant and research facilities in Brookings. Forestry & Land Management: The U.S. Forest Service and South Dakota’s agriculture department signed a five-year shared stewardship agreement to boost cross-boundary forest management, wildfire risk reduction, and rural development. Energy & Industry Policy: A South Dakota op-ed argues the state is having the wrong argument about data centers—calling it a power-and-infrastructure decision that should be treated like industrial facilities, not “farm” zoning. Workplace Safety & Compliance: A national roundup highlights how OSHA’s expanding safety rules are increasing workload for EHS/safety managers, pushing more centralized compliance tools and documentation.
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