AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoFeds & Native Families: A federal audit says the Bureau of Indian Affairs’ Missing and Murdered Unit is hamstrung by staffing gaps and a backlog, leaving families waiting—an issue tied to a Fond Du Lac reservation case that’s stalled since 2025. Local Courts & Politics: A Minnehaha County judge set a December trial for state Sen. Tom Pischke on election-related felony charges over allegedly forged nominating petitions. Rapid City Accountability: City leaders plan to pursue Tzadik Management in court over more than $530,000 in unpaid utility bills tied to the Star Village property. Public Safety: Sioux Falls police report DUI arrests are up sharply in the first half of 2026, even as overall crime trends down, and they credit automated license plate readers. Food & Health: South Dakota launched its first statewide Food Landscape Assessment and will host “The Future of Food” gatherings; Avera also landed on Forbes’ Best-In-State Employers list. Infrastructure: The Transportation Commission approved about $3.5M for 40 local bridge projects. Sports (SDSU): Boise State visits South Dakota this week as SDSU prepares for a conference opener against Youngstown State.
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