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Last update: an hour agoEnergy Storage Permitting: A Florida-based firm is seeking South Dakota Public Utilities Commission approval for a $174 million lithium-ion battery energy storage project near Watertown, with a public input meeting set for July 1 and a target start-up of May 2028. Local Infrastructure: Sioux Falls crews are set to begin phase-two of the downtown whistle reduction work, with major closures at the Eighth Street BNSF crossing starting May 26 (then shifting to Third/Weber later). Agriculture & Schools: The state awarded nearly $50K to six Farm to School programs to expand local food purchasing and ag education, while South Dakota Beef Industry Council’s “Beef Month” push keeps spotlighting producers year-round. Community & Culture: A powwow at the United Native American Culture Center in Devens drew drummers, dancers, and a sacred-circle fire-keeping ceremony. Business Watch: Kwik Trip opened a new 14,000-square-foot employee health center and clinic/pharmacy. Transportation Planning: SDDOT is taking public comment through June 12 on a temporary Racetrack Trail closure tied to I-90 improvements in Meade County.
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