AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoCatholic Church Watch: Easter brought a reported 38% jump in conversions in U.S. dioceses, with Rapid City seeing a 96% rise—though the bigger trend is still more Catholics leaving than joining. Local Community: Rapid City residents and sister-city partners cleaned up Wilson Park and shared German and Japanese culture, with students looking ahead to exchange trips. Workforce & Education: Western Dakota Tech graduated 360+ students as Gov. Rhoden pushed the state’s workforce pipeline, while youth apprenticeships are set to expand statewide. Politics & Campaigns: South Dakota Republicans are set for more primary rematches, and Dusty Johnson says he won’t name a running mate before the June 2 GOP vote. Abortion Court Fight: A telehealth mifepristone access dispute is drawing scrutiny in South Dakota as AG Jackley argues the FDA is overstepping. Democrats’ Big Event: Former President Joe Biden will headline the June 5 McGovern Day Dinner in Sioux Falls.
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