AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoDeputy’s Death: Minnehaha County Deputy Katherine Frank, 26, died Monday from injuries sustained in a Sioux Falls shooting. The suspect now faces first- and second-degree murder charges; her funeral is set for 1 p.m. Oct. 19 at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center. USD Leadership: President Sheila Gestring plans to retire June 21, 2027. The Board of Regents will begin searching for her successor this fall. Homebuyer Help: South Dakota’s “Give Me Five” program launches Nov. 2, offering eligible first-time buyers down-payment assistance equal to 5% of the purchase price through a five-year forgivable loan. Wind Energy: The state approved up to $6.1 million in tax rebates for a planned 333-megawatt wind farm near Philip, expected to be completed next year. Deer Season: Epizootic hemorrhagic disease has killed 407 deer reported statewide. Hunters in 16 Missouri River-area counties can return licenses for a refund. Sioux Falls Development: A judge overturned the city’s permit for Smithfield’s proposed plant near Crooks; the company says it will reapply.
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