AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoHeat Safety: A long-lasting U.S. heat dome is building, with meteorologists warning of “significant and dangerous” conditions—hotter days and especially dangerous warm nights that can strain health, power grids, wildfire response, and agriculture. Local Science & Community: Neutrino Day returned to Lead with hands-on experiments and tours at the Sanford Underground Research Facility, plus partners like South Dakota Mines and Black Hills State University. Paleontology & Ethics: South Dakota’s “Gus” T. rex—found in the Badlands—heads to Sotheby’s with bids starting at $19 million, reigniting debate over whether major fossils should stay in museums for research. Agriculture Innovation: South Dakota Mines students are developing fertilizer precision tech and exploring microbe-based alternatives to synthetic fertilizers, using drones and specialized sensing to improve soil and crop health. STEM Workforce & Training: Caterpillar opened a new Rapid City facility and is expanding virtual reality training used worldwide to help workers learn safely and collaborate on new designs. Education & Opportunity: Federally funded Native American schools report graduation gains tied to career training and teacher-support efforts. Courts: The South Dakota Supreme Court cleared all cases from its prior term before starting the new one, aiming for faster appeals without sacrificing thorough decisions.
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