AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoRapid City Cybersecurity: Rapid City says a cyberattack on a wastewater lift station was detected and contained fast, with no impact to drinking water or wastewater services; the city is working with CISA as the investigation continues. Local Infrastructure Planning: Pennington County is studying dead-end road networks to improve long-term emergency access and evacuation as neighborhoods grow. State Courts Leadership: South Dakota Chief Justice Steven R. Jensen was elected president of the Conference of Chief Justices and will chair the National Center for State Courts board. Health Workforce: The South Dakota Board of Technical Education approved a new two-year radiology technician program at Lake Area Technical College in Watertown to address rural staffing shortages. Education & Community: Mitchell High School athletic director Cory Aadland was named South Dakota Athletic Director of the Year. Statewide Climate Reality: The U.S. Drought Monitor shows nearly 90% of South Dakota in drought or abnormally dry conditions, with extreme drought concentrated in the southwest. National Policy Watch: A Medicare Part D premium stabilization change could raise drug costs for South Dakota seniors starting in 2027. Sports: Watertown and Aberdeen swim clubs posted strong results at the South Dakota Long Course Swim Championships in Rapid City.
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