AGP Executive Report
Last update: 2 hours agoSenate Health Update: Senate GOP leaders say they spoke by phone with hospitalized Sen. Mitch McConnell, with aides describing him as “fully engaged” and “eager to get back,” as his office still hasn’t shared details on what led to his June 14 hospitalization. Local Pet Care: Sioux Falls now lets residents license dogs and cats online through DocuPet, with rabies-vaccinated pets required and fines for unlicensed owners. Community Wellness & Prevention: Sioux Falls is stepping up mosquito control after recent rain, urging residents to remove standing water and use EPA-approved DEET plus protective clothing. Chronic Disease Focus: SDSU Extension launched “605 Igniting Change” for Chronic Disease Awareness Month, promoting “Move. Fuel. Thrive.” with a free virtual event and Virtual 5K. Cancer Support: In Yankton, a long-running women’s club is sewing dignity robes and lap throws for people receiving treatment at the new Avera Cancer Institute. Healthy Outdoors & Parks: The Bezos Earth Fund is funding Sioux Falls to revitalize a hidden quarry pond with new green space and wildlife habitat. Agriculture Nutrition Research: South Dakota Mines students are helping develop microbial-based fertilizers aimed at cutting fertilizer costs and supporting more sustainable farming.
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