AGP Executive Report
Last update: an hour agoLocal Government: Rapid City is asking residents to step up for city boards, committees, and commissions, with more than 30 citizen groups advising on issues from parks and air quality to disability and sustainability. Community Events: Rapid City’s free Pumpkin Plunge returns Oct. 17 at the Roosevelt Swim Center, with registration open and limited spots for kids ages 2–13. Elections & Voting Rights: A federal judge is set to rule next week on a challenge to South Dakota’s “federal-only” voter registration notices, with plaintiffs saying the letters can mislead voters and create confusion. Public Safety & Health: Monument Health Rapid City earned U.S. News “high-performing” recognition in five care areas, including heart attack, stroke, and heart failure. Housing: St. Francis House says its $10 million Healing Home Campus affordable housing project is moving toward a spring groundbreaking after raising $1 million. Politics/Leadership: Rapid City Mayor Jason Salamun announced he won’t seek re-election in 2027. Weather & Environment: New research tracks how wind and solar siting rules are changing across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota. Crash: A 70-year-old Astoria man died after being struck by a pickup while working on a riding lawnmower near Ramona.
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