AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSevere Weather Watch: A fresh Plains storm setup is drawing attention in and around South Dakota, with forecasters flagging a “moderate” chance of very large hail and tornadoes Monday into Tuesday—right as cleanup continues from Sunday’s tornado and wind damage across Siouxland. Local Impact: Sioux Falls drivers should brace for more construction headaches as Arrowhead Parkway closes May 21 between Veterans Parkway and Highline Avenue, with detours and lane changes through late fall. Energy & Land Use: The weeklong public hearing on proposed Black Hills uranium drilling kicked off in Hot Springs with hours of opposition focused on Craven Canyon, water concerns, and impacts to tourism and agriculture. Ag & Policy: South Dakota’s 2026 Governor’s Ag Ambassador was named—Jerry Schmitz of Vermillion—honored for decades of leadership in soy and producer advocacy. Business Notes: Kwik Trip/ Kwik Star adds another win, taking USA Today’s #1 “Best Gas Station Brand” for 2026, while SBA disaster loans are available to small businesses in 14 drought-affected South Dakota counties.
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