AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Center Rules: Rapid City’s mayor is weighing a six-month permit pause or temporary safeguards as officials work on permanent data-center rules, delayed until January after more than 900 public comments. Black Hills Corp. expects to earn $150 million a year by 2030 from powering Google’s Wyoming data center, even as South Dakota customers face a rate increase. Energy: Montana regulators approved the proposed $15.4 billion NorthWestern Energy–Black Hills merger, which would serve more than 2 million customers across six states. Agriculture: South Dakota cattle researchers say winter nutrition can shape calves’ future performance, while an AI feed-management tool in development aims to help producers reduce feed losses. USDA records show $1.07 billion in Farm Service Agency payments for South Dakota in 2025. Workforce: Western Dakota Tech students are building a home with local industry partners, gaining hands-on experience for construction careers.
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