AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHeat & Fire Risk: Rapid City and much of western South Dakota are under a first alert as temperatures near triple digits and humidity drops to single digits, boosting wildfire danger—especially south of I-90. Drought & Water Planning: A planned Rapid City data center, Sequitor Edge, says it will use a closed-loop cooling system, drawing about 65,000 gallons for phase one and far less ongoing water than traditional data centers—an attempt to ease drought worries. Independence Day Politics in SD: President Trump used Mount Rushmore to warn of a “communist menace,” tying it to domestic politics and election changes, then later delivered a delayed National Mall speech after storms forced evacuations. Storm Disruptions: Severe weather and record heat disrupted America’s 250th celebrations in Washington, including evacuation orders and a late start for Trump’s remarks. Local Courts & Safety: A Sioux Falls man was sentenced to nearly five years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a prohibited person; separate reports also detail fatal crashes near Yale and Hermosa. Sports: Rapid City-area teams and Sioux Falls squads kept rolling in weekend action, including Canaries’ late win and multiple Ringneck tournament results.
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