AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoFederal Confirmation Fight: President Trump formally nominated Acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche, teeing up a tough Senate confirmation battle over how aggressively he’s pushed DOJ priorities. Public Safety: A Pennington County deputy was shot and injured during a standoff at the Central States Fairgrounds; the suspect was killed after officers returned fire, and the victim has been identified as Maintenance Manager Paul Nebel. Elections & Governance: Turner County’s GOP sheriff primary is headed to a recount after a razor-thin 823-820 margin; Sioux Falls’ nonpartisan mayor race is also in runoff mode, with state parties treating it like a partisan test. Local Politics: Sioux Falls city council runoffs begin June 23 after no candidate cleared the 50% threshold in three races. Courts & Business: Summit Carbon Solutions’ $15M pipe contract dispute is moving toward trial in Delaware. Education Policy: Aberdeen School Board reviewed first readings of policy changes tied to 2026 state legislation, including election procedures and student behavior supports. Health & Policy: A new overdose support program launched in Brown County expands post-overdose response services.
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