AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoDefense & Jobs: Gov. Larry Rhoden backed a $1 million push to expand Rapid City’s Innovation District, positioning Northrop Grumman as the anchor tenant for a new national security and defense cluster tied to the B-21 mission at Ellsworth Air Force Base. Local Development: Elevate Rapid City is investing $18 million to grow the David Lust Accelerator Building campus, with a secure admin facility aimed at attracting more defense, aerospace, and cybersecurity firms. Transportation: SDDOT is taking public input on an I-29 exit 15/Main Street project in Elk Point, with written comments due Oct. 14. Roadwork: Drivers near I-90 Exit 46 (Piedmont) face lane reductions and traffic shifts through November, plus a brief overnight water shutoff. Healthcare: Yankton Medical Clinic physician Amanda Sedlacek was selected to present nationally in 2027 on preserving patient autonomy in serious illness. Consumer Protection: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley urged residents to check eligibility and file claims in the generic drug price antitrust settlement. Housing & Growth: Heartland Communities acquired Vermillion’s Suburban Estates (108 sites), planning long-term ownership, upgrades, and new home placements. Agriculture & Food: USDA data shows August milk production rose 1.7% as herds expanded, with Kansas and South Dakota among top growth states.
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