Media & Local Business: USA TODAY Co. and Lee Enterprises are realigning portfolios, with Lee acquiring South Dakota titles including the Sioux Falls Argus Leader, Aberdeen American News (Farm Forum), Watertown Public Opinion and the Great Falls Tribune, while USA TODAY takes full ownership of the Arizona Daily Star. Water Policy: South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden joined a multi-state letter opposing a House provision that would restrict states’ ability to use Missouri River water and block Corps feasibility studies without unanimous governor approval. Defense & Economic Development: Northrop Grumman is opening a new Rapid City office with state and Ellsworth Development Authority support, as Ellsworth AFB’s regional impact remains a key growth driver. Construction & Infrastructure: Keystone’s U.S. Highway 16A will close Oct. 5 for a $2.2M bridge replacement, with reopening targeted for April 2027. Energy & Transportation Costs: GasBuddy reports show county-by-county price swings, including Kingsbury regular at $3.95 and Day County premium at $4.99 for the week ending Sept. 19. Agriculture & Industry Talent: SDSU honored four agriculture leaders, while food/bioprocess engineering professor Muthukumarappan earned major professional honors. Immigration & Workforce: USCIS data show South Dakota health care employers filed 200 H-1B petitions in 2025 (195 approved). Energy & Mining Development: Dakota Gold advanced Richmond Hill pre-feasibility work with key design trade-offs and new assay results.