AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoALS Fundraiser: Hundreds turned out for the annual Walk to Defeat ALS at Sertoma Park in Sioux Falls, supporting local care and research with a $90,000 goal. AI Oversight: U.S. Sen. John Thune weighed in after Trump said AI oversight alone is enough, as experts warn even “kill switch” ideas may not stop future risks. STEM & Community: South Dakota Mines honored International Students Inc. and alumnus Jim Quinn as 2026 Community Champions during its State of the University address. Dark Matter Watch: Scientists at Sanford Underground Research Facility in the Black Hills say a South Dakota gold-mine experiment may have detected a dark matter signal, but they’re still stress-testing the data. Elections & Voting Access: Early voting is underway in key states including South Dakota, with the midterms 44 days out and mail-voting rules still in the spotlight. Public Health/Animals: South Dakota confirmed its first anthrax case of the year in Meade County cattle after animals were moved between pastures. Housing & Growth: Grand Forks officials toured Sioux Falls riverfront and Brookings affordable housing plans, while Zillow reports mixed county home-value swings across South Dakota.
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