AGP Executive Report
Last update: 12 hours agoSanford Health Deal: Sanford has reached an agreement to buy Minnesota’s North Memorial Health, backed by $600 million in local hospital commitments reviewed through the Minnesota AG’s merger process. State Fair Politics: Gov. Larry Rhoden and challenger Dan Ahlers will debate Saturday at the State Fair in Huron on agriculture and rural issues, with Farmers Union questions and a second debate set for Sept. 28 in Sioux Falls. U.S. Senate Race: Mike Rounds and Brian Bengs clash over whether Medals of Honor tied to the 1890 Wounded Knee massacre should be rescinded—Rounds wants more info, Bengs says they should go. Driver Licensing: South Dakota is rolling out new-look driver’s licenses and IDs with enhanced security features; current cards stay valid until expiration. Privacy vs. Policing: Summerset residents are pushing back on Flock ALPR surveillance cameras, raising concerns about data collection and constitutional rights. Cybersecurity: CISA ended six free cyber readiness assessment programs used by small water utilities and local governments, warning replacements may be unaffordable. Agriculture & Beef: Rhoden says tariff-free foreign beef imports won’t lower prices by “arbitrarily depressing the market,” as the debate over the plan heats up.
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