AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoHealth Services: Sanford Health has broken ground on a southeast Sioux Falls clinic with 34 exam rooms, lab services and an attached Lewis Drug; it is expected to open in 2028. Transportation: A new REMI study projects the Ports-to-Plains corridor could add 59,057 jobs and $36.67 billion in annual economic output by 2080, with South Dakota among nine states along the route. Energy: Montana regulators delayed a decision on the NorthWestern Energy–Black Hills merger until Nov. 10 to consider another condition; the combined holding company would be based in Rapid City. Workforce: SDSU will elevate its fast-growing Ness School into a college in 2027, as Mitchell Tech earns national recognition for welding education and workforce training. Infrastructure: Construction is underway on the Platte-Winner Bridge, a major state transportation project designed for a 100-year service life. Agriculture: South Dakota farmers had harvested 44% of corn and 89% of soybeans by Oct. 25, according to USDA figures.
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