AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoHospitals Watch: CMS gave two South Dakota hospitals below-average 2-star quality ratings—Avera St. Mary’s in Pierre and Huron Regional Medical Center—while five earned 5-star marks, as officials say some federal data is older and improvement efforts are ongoing. Rapid City Sports: Rapid City is set to announce a naming-rights partner for its new sports complex today, with the project planned near East Mall Drive and completion targeted for the end of 2029. Public Safety & Courts: A Butte County case tied to the 2003 Beverly Ann Ulrich disappearance saw murder charges dismissed without prejudice, leaving the investigation open. Education & Tribes: Native American enrollment at South Dakota public universities has returned to pre-pandemic levels, with Black Hills State reporting a big jump to 227 Native students for 2025-26. Agriculture & Feed Safety: SDSU Extension is adding free nitrate testing drop boxes across the state to help livestock owners manage forage nitrate risks as dry conditions linger. Defense Contract: Conti Federal won a $39.9M contract for a B-21 alert facility lodging and readiness building at Ellsworth AFB, with completion slated for Nov. 2028.
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