AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoSioux Falls Politics: Democrats are taking heart after Jamie Smith conceded a razor-thin mayoral loss to Christine Erickson, with the recount only widening the margin to four votes—proof, they say, that the party can still compete in the state’s biggest city. Water Quality: South Dakota’s stream buffer program is expanding fast after lawmakers added $8 million, now totaling 130 buffer projects covering 379 miles and nearly 4,000 acres enrolled. Public Safety: Rapid City police say two juveniles were seriously hurt in a shooting near E. Omaha Street; investigators believe it stemmed from a confrontation between groups of juveniles. Local Government (Brookings): Brookings County set a July 28 primary runoff with multiple vote centers, while Brookings City Council approved several alcohol-related renewals and scheduled an annexation hearing for July 30. Statewide Loss: Former South Dakota State Treasurer David Volk died at 79, and the state also continues to mourn philanthropist T. Denny Sanford, who passed away at 90. Community & Culture: Aberdeen is hiring a part-time library aide, and Sioux Falls hosted the first Totally Rad Taco Slam fundraiser for food-and-beverage workers.
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