Uranium & Permitting: Dewey-Burdock, a long-stalled in situ uranium project in southwestern South Dakota, says it’s restarting its state permitting process after securing final federal permits following a 13-year hold—though the method’s use of injected water keeps water-quality concerns front and center. Ag Leadership: Jerry Schmitz, executive director of South Dakota Soybean, was named the 2026 Governor’s Ag Ambassador at the Governor’s Ag Summit in Pierre, honoring decades of industry leadership. Local Infrastructure: Rapid City drivers face a short-term disruption as RCP&E Railroad crews begin emergency repairs at the Seventh Street and Apolda Street crossing, with traffic control in place and work expected to wrap within a day. Road Work: SDDOT schedules asphalt paving on S.D. Highway 271 near Artas, with delays expected up to 15 minutes during flagger/pilot-car operations. Consumer Safety: BBB warns of a fraudulent “Infinity Auctions” site using a phony Rapid City address to lure vehicle buyers, urging people to report scams directly to local authorities. Community & Education: South Dakota School of Mines and Technology hosts a female-only electronics camp for middle and high school girls, pairing hands-on electronics with engineering and creativity. Agriculture Conditions: An east-central South Dakota farmer reports timely rains keeping corn and soybeans on track, with USDA ratings showing corn just beginning to silk and soybeans slightly behind average on blooming. Civic News: Sioux Falls City Councilor David Barranco has died at 53 after a cancer diagnosis earlier this year.