AGP Executive Report
Last update: 10 hours agoAir Quality Alert: Rapid City is warning residents that windy conditions can kick up fine particles and pollutants, and it points people to its air-quality index so sensitive residents can limit outdoor time or stay indoors if levels turn unsafe. Mitchell Tech Wins Big: Nine Mitchell Technical College students competed at SkillsUSA Nationals in Atlanta, bringing home a silver, a bronze, and multiple top-10 finishes. School Board Vote: Voters in Flandreau approved shrinking the school board from seven members to five, aiming to make it easier to fill seats. Copyright Lawsuit: ASCAP filed infringement suits against four radio groups, alleging they played music without the required licenses for years. Public Safety & Courts: A Sioux Falls man was acquitted of murder but convicted of lesser charges in the 2024 Dunham Park shooting; in Douglas County, a deputy was terminated days after the sheriff’s election. Health Workforce: Avera Queen of Peace is partnering with SDSU to expand respiratory therapy education and hands-on clinical training in Mitchell. Corrections Costs: Minnehaha County will get higher state payments to house parole violators as the state tightens enforcement. FDA Sunscreen Update: The FDA approved bemotrizinol as a new OTC sunscreen ingredient, expanding options for UVA/UVB protection.
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