AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoWater Infrastructure: South Dakota approved $6.08 million in additional federal grants for drinking-water and water-quality projects, including $3.5 million for the state’s Riparian Buffer Initiative. Utility Costs: Regulators approved a Black Hills Energy rate increase averaging $16 a month for residential customers; a separate $20 surcharge request is still pending. Food Processing: Two South Dakota meat processors will receive a combined $408,410 in USDA grants to expand production capacity and improve packaging. Housing and Workforce: Spearfish expects about 400 new apartments over the next year as it works to retain graduates and support local growth. Investment: The federal Historic Tax Credit supported $4.9 million in South Dakota rehabilitation work in fiscal 2025, contributing $3.4 million to state GDP. Transportation: A $7.7 million bridge replacement on Highway 127 near Sisseton is complete, while the $1.3 million I-90 Exit 10 project in Spearfish enters its final phase.
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