AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoGubernatorial Debate: Gov. Larry Rhoden and challenger Dan Ahlers faced off at the South Dakota State Fair, trading sharp lines on rural health, property taxes, and agriculture—Rhoden pointed to $350 million in rural broadband expansion, while Ahlers accused leaders of ignoring voters and criticized the administration’s stance on marijuana and Medicaid. SDSU Football: Northwestern opened its season with a 34-18 win over South Dakota State in Evanston as Aidan Chiles threw for 273 yards and a TD and added a rushing score; SDSU’s comeback bid fell short after a failed two-point try. USD Football: South Dakota beat Northern Colorado 38-23 in Greeley, scoring 17 straight points late to pull away and improve to 2-0 under first-year coach Matt Vitzthum. Volleyball: South Dakota rallied past Northern Iowa in five sets to win the South Dakota Classic, surviving two set points in the deciding frame. Weather Watch: The National Weather Service warned more heavy rain could hit the Mitchell area and nearby communities, with 2 to 4 inches possible and flash-flood risk where soils are already saturated. Local Sports: Sioux Falls shut out Jamestown 31-0, while Watertown standout Gage Lohr committed to Oklahoma State after previously verbalizing to SDSU.
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