AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoHousing & Growth Watch: A Realtor.com housing affordability report says Indiana leads the nation for 2026, with South Dakota among states facing ongoing affordability pressure as rates and construction costs keep buyers squeezed. Rural Logistics: Rural South Dakota is nearing a postal breaking point as USPS reduces rural delivery frequency and shifts processing, pushing more residents toward private shipping. Workforce & Tech: South Dakota’s labor secretary says AI could help close worker gaps by streamlining processes, not replacing people—while the state watches for any AI-driven layoffs. Roads & Construction: Rapid City and western South Dakota brace for summer delays as multiple lane closures and chip seal projects roll out, including Highway 212 work starting June 17. Energy & Mining: BLM approved limited infrastructure for the Dewey-Burdock uranium project, but extraction is still not authorized on federal land. Local Business: Muth Electric is expanding its Mitchell headquarters, adding 43 offices as it reconsolidates staff under one roof. Community & Food: Brookings Community Food Forest held a ribbon-cutting, building layered, sustainable food access on SDSU-adjacent land. Sports Media: The Summit League extended media rights with CBS Sports and Midco Sports through 2029-30, boosting national coverage. Agriculture Inputs: Farmers are cautious about whether Middle East developments will truly lower fertilizer and fuel costs in time for 2027 planning.
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