AGP Executive Report
Last update: 5 hours agoData Center Policy: Yankton County is moving toward a public hearing on a data center moratorium while a petition drive pushes for an ordinance, leaving commissioners to weigh zoning gaps and timing. Public Safety & Immigration Tech: South Dakota Highway Patrol received $150,418 for its ICE 287(g) partnership, funding trooper payroll, field gear, and information technology stipends as the state reports 204+ immigration-related arrests. Ag Research: South Dakota Mines mechanical engineering doctoral students are working on NSF-funded microbial fertilizer tech to cut fertilizer costs and boost yields through precision agriculture. Education & Workforce: South Dakota is exploring alternatives to teacher licensing exams as rural and tribal districts struggle to fill vacancies, especially when cultural fit is a factor. STEM in Schools: Brookings High School is upgrading its science area with roof, HVAC, plumbing, and lab/classroom redesigns. Health Workforce: SDSU’s BREATHE‑SD initiative expands respiratory therapy training and placement for rural South Dakota. Consumer Alert: BBB warns of a fake “Infinity Auctions” site using a Rapid City address to scam vehicle buyers. Local STEM/Space: SDSU’s Aerospace Club kicked off its rocketry competition run, aiming for high-altitude targets in its first contest.
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