AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoEngineering & Education: The 27th annual Black Hills Model Engine Expo is drawing hobby machinists to Rapid City, mixing hands-on builds with the history of steam and early machinery—and even a 3D printer showing how the craft is evolving. Alzheimer’s Fundraising: Sioux Falls hosted the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, with more than 600 walkers and over $295,000 raised so far for research and local support. Local Government & Infrastructure: Pennington County conferred 1,223 degrees and certificates in 2023-24, while Beadle County approved bridge grant preliminary engineering agreements with SD DOT. Energy & Transportation Costs: GasBuddy reports show diesel and regular gas prices fluctuating across South Dakota counties in the week ending Sept. 19, with the national average regular gas rising to $4.48. Manufacturing Milestone: Parkston’s MDS Manufacturing marked 50 years, expanding from a dealer-focused operation into a major maker of equipment attachments. Agribusiness & Policy: South Dakota executives warned of coming price increases tied to tariffs, AI-driven demand, and labor constraints, while USDA announced value-added producer grant support for Hadrick Ranch. Public Safety Tech: As states consider limits on license plate camera tracking, New Hampshire’s approach is being cited as a model for places including South Dakota.
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