AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy Storage Expansion: South Dakota regulators are reviewing a $174 million lithium-ion battery energy storage system in Codington County, planned on 53 acres within the Crowned Ridge wind project near Watertown; a public input meeting is set for July 1, with an expected May 2028 start. Construction & Infrastructure: Sioux Falls crews are shifting traffic on the West 12th Street bridge to one lane each direction starting June 1 for phase two bridge preservation, expected to last about two to three weeks. Tourism Road Work: SDDOT will begin a $15.6 million asphalt overlay on U.S. Highway 16A in Custer State Park June 1, with paving tentatively finishing July 1 and a flush-and-sand seal after the Fourth of July. Ag & Transportation Policy: A Dusty Johnson amendment would create a voluntary pilot allowing heavier six-axle semis (up to 91,000 pounds) on federal interstates to cut grain hauling trips and fuel use. Local Business Growth: My Place Hotels is partnering with South Dakota developer Lloyd Cos. to build 10 new extended-stay hotels across the Midwest over five years, with the first slated for early 2027. Workforce & Industry Networking: Young producers across the region are forming peer networks to tackle shared ag challenges, with a first in-person meeting held last month.
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