AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMedia Deals: USA TODAY Co. and Lee Enterprises announced a major realignment—USA TODAY will take full ownership of the Arizona Daily Star, while Lee will acquire South Dakota titles including the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, Aberdeen American News (with the Farm Forum), Watertown Public Opinion and the Rapid City Journal. Public Safety & Community: Rapid City firefighters staged a playful “rescue” on a rooftop fundraiser for Special Olympics South Dakota, while the Rapid City Police Department is also collecting candy and costume donations for Halloween events through Oct. 21. Courts & Policy: South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley rolled out a recommended model policy for prosecutors to handle constitutional disclosure duties in criminal cases tied to Brady and Giglio. Health Care Costs: A RAND study says Mayo Clinic charged privately insured patients more than four times what Medicare paid for outpatient care in 2022, highlighting a wider national pricing gap. Wildfire Preparedness: The Lookout Fire near Spearfish is fully contained, but officials warn western South Dakota remains at high wildfire risk and urge residents to clear defensible space. Local Government: SDDOT says U.S. Highway 16A in Keystone will close starting Oct. 5 for a bridge replacement, with reopening targeted for April 2027.
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