AGP Executive Report
Last update: 6 hours agoSioux Falls Mayoral Runoff: Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith faced off in a late-night debate as voters weigh issues like the Smithfield Foods site, downtown parking, and data centers—Erickson pushing “guardrails” while Smith urges more public input. Legal Aid Under Pressure: Dakota Plains Legal Services says it’s facing a $176,000 deficit, forcing staffing and vacancy freezes and raising alarms for low-income civil legal help. Public Safety & Courts: Two men tied to the death of 14-year-old McKenna Wendel—uncle Mark Milk (whose life sentence was commuted by former Gov. Kristi Noem) and Jon Rogness—were indicted in federal court in Iowa. State Politics: South Dakota Democrats named nominees for constitutional offices, including Terrence Davis for Secretary of State and Frank Kloucek for Public Utilities Commissioner. Elections Watch: Governor Larry Rhoden discussed the runoff and declined further debates with Toby Doeden. Community & Statewide Notes: The South Dakota Highway Patrol graduated 13 recruits; the State Fair will host the FCRV Campvention in July; and Wakonda reactivated its community development group as new businesses move in.
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