School Meals & Workforce: ProCare’s 2026 “State of School Lunch” report ranks Vermont No. 1 for school meal access and reach, with South Dakota at 24th—an angle that matters for families and employers watching how well kids are supported. Debt Collection: South Dakota’s Obligation Recovery Center is seeking about 249 driver’s license suspensions per month to collect state debts, using a private operator and a surcharge model to push people into payment plans. Agriculture Policy: Sen. John Thune says the Senate farm bill is still in motion, with SNAP details and E15 uncertainty key sticking points as the Sept. 30 deadline nears. Local Government & Stadium Spending: Sioux Falls City Council weighs a $1M decision on artificial turf for the Sioux Falls Stadium, tied to lease and long-term campus planning. Mental Health Services: Avera won’t bid to run “The Link” crisis triage center, but says it could stay if another operator steps in before the contract ends. Rapid City Growth: Building permits hit a record August for the city, led by a $34.08M Monument Health Neonatal ICU project. Hiring & Training: The state’s “Hire the Hills” event lands in Rapid City Sept. 9, and Build Dakota Scholarships awarded to 618 students for 2026-27. Community Support: A rural Tabor benefit raises funds for a father’s pancreatic cancer treatment, with a CorTrust Bank donation account set up.