Election & Records: South Dakota Secretary of State Monae Johnson hosted the National Association of Secretaries of State summer conference in Rapid City, bringing leaders together on election administration, business services, IT, and records management. Corrections & Public Safety: A national report says South Dakota prison reentry is held back by gaps in support, jobs, housing, and mental health/addiction treatment, with limited data and oversight to track outcomes. Roads & Construction: Pierre’s Fourth Street (Euclid to Governor’s Drive) is set to reopen by late Friday after rain delays, with traffic access staged as work continues. Energy Prices: GasBuddy data show Lawrence County midgrade hit $3.74 (lowest) and Yankton County diesel hit $4.89 (lowest) in the week ending Aug. 15, as statewide averages ticked up. Uranium Permitting: South Dakota’s Minerals and Environment Board restarted state permitting steps for the Dewey-Burdock uranium project and continued work on exploratory drilling in the same region. Agriculture Policy: Sen. Mike Rounds announced the RANCH Act at Dakotafest, aiming to incentivize converting cropland to pasture to rebuild the cattle herd. Water & Drought Response: Rapid City kept year-round water restrictions in place as Pactola inflows remain far below normal, moving the reservoir status to alert. Health & Environment: A harmful algal bloom triggered a high-risk advisory for Wall Lake, urging people to stay out of the water. Playground Accessibility: Rapid City reopened Robbinsdale Park’s revamped playground with ADA-friendly swings and equipment designed for kids to ride independently.