AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoTourism & Community: Rapid City is leaning into fall “shoulder season” travel, with retirees, bucket-listers, and couples filling the Black Hills as summer winds down. Events: Hot Springs’ Fall River Flight Fest runs this weekend, with balloon launches at sunrise plus skydivers, paragliders, and ground activities. Public Safety: South Dakota Highway Patrol is setting up September sobriety checkpoints across 13 counties, urging drivers to plan ahead and avoid impaired driving. Health & Environment: DANR warns harmful algal blooms can develop quickly on state lakes—“When in Doubt, Stay Out”—and notes toxins can harm people, pets, and livestock. Local Crime: Minnehaha County Sheriff’s Office is warning seniors about a “courier cash” scam that pressures victims to withdraw and ship cash. Agriculture: SDSU Extension is hosting the 25th Tri-State Drainage Research Forum Oct. 1 in Owatonna, Minnesota, with an optional field tour Sept. 30. Courts & Justice: A Pine Ridge man was convicted in federal court for conspiracy to distribute methamphetamine. Traffic: A Brookings-area four-vehicle crash Thursday killed a driver and sent another to Sioux Falls by life flight.
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