Critical Infrastructure Funding: Gov. Larry Rhoden awarded $500,000 to support his Governor’s Resilience and Infrastructure Task Force, with new rules tightening how Future Fund money can be used and requiring recommendations through the Governor’s Office of Economic Development. Mining Education Push: The Trump administration’s $180M-plus mining education and workforce package includes $25M for South Dakota Mines to expand training for critical-minerals talent. Cybersecurity Disruption: Mitchell City Hall is still dealing with an unresolved cybersecurity incident that has left staff without computer access and postponed public meetings. Courts & Media: A judge ruled for the American Legion and media companies in a Mitchell baseball defamation case tied to a Legion letter. Housing Development: Habitat for Humanity broke ground on a second-of-its-kind affordable housing project in the Sioux Falls area. Workforce Pipeline: South Dakota’s Department of Labor and Regulation is hosting a free virtual Apprenticeship Knowledge Series for employers and RAP sponsors. Local Economy & Costs: Searchlight reports South Dakota’s Rushmore fireworks generated $2.35M in economic impact versus $2.8M in state spending, while also citing large publicity value. Agriculture: South Dakota cattle producers are coping with “gut-wrenching” losses after a July heat wave. Consumer Watch: BBB Scam Tracker data shows Wisconsin at 18th nationally for scam reports in July, with online purchase scams the most common. City Projects: Sioux Falls announced lane and sidewalk closures tied to ADA ramp and road work, with impacts expected through late October.