AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoNCAA Softball Spotlight: South Dakota’s Coyotes are in the NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history, starting Friday at 5:30 p.m. CT in Lincoln against No. 1 Nebraska—an uphill matchup after the Huskers rolled through the Big Ten tourney. Severe Weather Watch: The region’s weekend forecast is mostly hot and humid with a low severe risk, but Monday brings a stronger storm setup and the chance of all types of severe weather. Drought Pressure on Cattle Country: Ranchers across parts of Wyoming, Colorado, Nebraska, and South Dakota are dealing with extreme drought, forcing tough decisions about grazing and recovery after recent fire damage. Local Growth & Jobs: Parkston senior Hayden Mette earned a Build Dakota Scholarship to study electrical construction and maintenance at Mitchell Technical College. Public Safety & Roads: A railroad-bridge repair will close the I-90 eastbound on-ramp at Exit 332 in Mitchell starting Tuesday, with reopening planned for Aug. 4. Sports Schedule Buzz: SDSU volleyball released its 2026 slate, including a home opener Sept. 2 vs. Nebraska and a Sept. 18-19 home classic featuring Washington and Minnesota.
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