AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoSouth Dakota Politics: Republican gubernatorial runoff is set after ballots weren’t fully counted until early Wednesday, with Toby Doeden criticizing slow results and promising faster election-night processing; Sioux Falls also heads to a June 23 runoff as multiple council races failed to hit required thresholds. Local Governance & Infrastructure: Levitt at the Falls reopens Thursday after a Sweetman Atrium expansion adding 7,000 sq. ft. for more artists and education, while Pierre-area chip seal and fog seal work begins June 8 with lane closures and short delays. Consumer Protection: Attorney General Marty Jackley is warning homeowners about storm-repair scams, urging written quotes, contractor checks, and avoiding full upfront payments. Energy & Ag Policy: ACE CEO Brian Jennings highlights ethanol’s push for year-round E15 and engagement with Sen. Thune as Congress weighs next steps. Dairy & Food Economy: Edge Dairy Farmer Cooperative marks National Cheese Day with a virtual campaign touting dairy’s economic impact across SD and the region. Weather & Risk: NOAA upgraded northern lights chances to strong-to-severe geomagnetic storm levels for June 4–5, and the latest drought monitor shows dryness still stressing parts of the Plains and Midwest. Housing Finance: USDA is investing $764,000 in Lakota Funds to expand Pine Ridge homeownership through direct home loans. Real Estate: Centerspace plans to sell about 20% of its portfolio, including targeted exits tied to Rapid City and Bismarck markets, to strengthen its balance sheet. Transportation & Jobs: RNDC plans additional job cuts tied to site closures, continuing a broader beverage-distribution reshuffle that has also hit Sioux Falls and Rapid City.
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