AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoData Center Debate: Rapid City residents are pressing for a pause on approvals as the city writes new rules. They cite water and power demands, including a proposed 49.9-megawatt project just below a draft threshold for hyperscale centers. Defense Industry: The B-21 Raider released a conventional weapon in testing, a step toward its planned arrival at Ellsworth Air Force Base in 2027. The test does not mean the bomber is operational. Biotech Investment: South Dakota approved a sales-tax rebate of up to $65,804 for Sioux Falls lab OmegaQuant’s research on blood-based tools to detect insulin resistance. The company expects the project to add 14 jobs over five years. Farm Technology: SDSU researchers are building a free AI tool that uses field and drone images to assess wheat traits, disease and yield potential. Energy: Montana regulators approved the NorthWestern Energy–Black Hills Corp. merger, advancing a deal with implications for the South Dakota utility.
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