Affordable Housing: Black Hills Area Community Foundation broke ground on Stone Ridge Commons in Spearfish, planning 94 townhomes for households earning up to 80% of the area median income, with low-interest gap financing to keep rents capped. Workforce & Training: Western Dakota Technical College launched the Catapult Stakeholders Group in Rapid City, bringing 65 education and employer leaders together to tackle western South Dakota labor shortages in healthcare, automotive, manufacturing, and electrical trades. Economic Development: Gov. Larry Rhoden announced a $1 million Future Fund award to help Elevate Rapid City develop the Northline Business Park, including land acquisition and public infrastructure. Business Growth: The governor also awarded $1 million for a new Rapid City business park, following a prior $7.5 million state loan. Health & Consumer Safety: FDA recalled bettergoods pistachio nut butter sold at Walmart in 19 states, including South Dakota, due to possible Salmonella contamination. Agriculture Risk Management: SDSU Extension is offering free nitrate testing drop-offs for forage to help livestock producers manage feed safety as dry conditions persist. Public Health/Legal: South Dakota is set to receive $996,862.80 from a multistate Sandoz generic drug price-fixing settlement, with part earmarked for Medicaid and the rest into an antitrust fund. Water Infrastructure Security: A growing wave of cyberattacks on water systems has now reached at least 12 states, with South Dakota reporting an incident tied to the broader campaign. Recreation & Local Life: Lake Sakakawea’s low levels may force officials to use boat ramps submerged for nearly 20 years, after drought reduced reservoir inflows.