AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoWell-Being Rankings: A new “State of the States” report finds Minnesota leads on overall well-being while Louisiana ranks last; it tracks 31 measures across health, education, environment, inequality, violence, civil liberties, trust, and life satisfaction, and notes that no state is improving on eight key areas. South Dakota STEM & Media: South Dakota Mines student Carter Aispuro earned four national awards at the College Sports Communications Convention, highlighting how student digital storytelling is boosting Hardrocker Athletics. Carbon Capture in the Black Hills: Mines researchers say engineered enzymes inspired by microbes from the Sanford Underground Research Facility can speed up CO2 capture from industrial emissions, with a startup (Carbon EnZero) planning beta testing in 2026. Data Center Backlash: Data center fights are spreading to state legislatures as residents focus on noise, water, power costs, and public input; South Dakota is among states considering moratoriums on hyperscale projects. Public Health Focus: A Prairie Doc column argues public health investment hasn’t kept pace with rising challenges, warning that underfunding prevention and local services harms long-term outcomes. Local Safety: Mitchell Police report a relatively calm July 4 fireworks weekend with no serious injuries, though small trash-fire incidents were reported.
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