AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoDark Matter Search in the Black Hills: LUX-ZEPLIN scientists say they’re cautiously optimistic after a reported light flash from an underground xenon detector in South Dakota, part of a push to directly catch elusive dark matter. Higher Ed Enrollment Watch: South Dakota’s public universities topped 35,000 students for the third straight year, with first-time freshman numbers rising; SDSU’s new Metro Center is also opening to train future nurses, pharmacists, and more. Campus Health Training: The SDSU Metro Center is built around simulated lab spaces and debriefing rooms, aiming to give students hands-on practice across multiple health care roles. Prison Reform Debate: As the state plans a new Sioux Falls penitentiary, inmates and former inmates argue that culture and resources—not just new buildings—will decide whether rehabilitation actually works. Rabies Risk After a Bat in a Bedroom: A pregnant homeowner’s cat found a live bat, triggering a frantic scramble for guidance and rabies shots, highlighting how quickly wildlife encounters can become medical and financial emergencies. EV Adoption Signals: A new HERE-SBD EV Index finds more Americans feel open to buying electric cars as charging confidence improves, even as sales still lag. Local Research Outreach: Avera Research Institute’s mobile unit is set to stop in Pierre to share ongoing studies and make participation easier for families.
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