Gubernatorial runoff politics: Former President Joe Biden headlined the South Dakota Democratic Party’s McGovern Day dinner in Sioux Falls, urging Democrats not to give up ahead of November and endorsing Dan Ahlers for governor, Julian Beaudion for U.S. Senate, and Nikki Gronli for the U.S. House. Storm-season consumer warning: South Dakota AG Marty Jackley cautioned residents about storm-repair scams, urging written quotes, contractor licensing checks, price comparisons, and avoiding full upfront payments. Runoff campaign dynamics: Reporting on the GOP governor nomination runoff says turnout could drop below the 42% level from Tuesday, with supporters of eliminated candidates weighing whether to back Toby Doeden or Larry Rhoden. Affordable housing push: Spearfish broke ground on Peak View II, a 30-unit affordable complex developed by Lloyd Companies, supported by low-interest gap financing and other public funding. Higher-ed fundraising: South Dakota Mines joined 605 Day to expand scholarships for South Dakota students. Cost-of-living data: A new map using EIA figures shows South Dakota’s residential electricity prices rose about 12.1% year over year, with electricity becoming a faster-rising household expense in many states. Local construction: A Sioux City-area firm won a $6.3 million contract for Municipal Park upgrades in Le Mars, including new tennis/pickleball courts and other amenities.