Food Safety: Frozen berry recall keeps expanding as Frutas y Hortalizas del Sur S.A. widens E. coli-linked blueberry and berry-blend pullbacks, now including additional Walmart and Trader Joe’s products across dozens of states—South Dakotans are urged to check freezers and lot codes. Consumer Alerts: PepsiCo expanded a separate Gatorade recall affecting 122,000+ cases in 37 states after undeclared yellow dyes were found on specific 28-ounce lots; shoppers should verify bottle lot numbers before drinking. Energy Costs: A nonpartisan analysis says federal policy shifts could raise household energy bills by about $6,500 on average through 2040, with South Dakota among the states facing roughly $9,000 more. Agriculture & Ranching: South Dakota ranchers question the impact of Trump’s reduced-tariff beef imports, saying prices to producers are falling while grocery costs don’t move much; Farm Bureau leaders argue the plan isn’t delivering the promised discount. Local Infrastructure: South Dakota Transportation Commission awarded about $2.36M in rural economic development grants for road access to schools, hospitals, grain elevators and industrial areas. Rapid City Business & Safety: Fifth Street railroad crossing upgrades will close lanes Oct. 10–11, and Pennington County officials continue responding after a July ransomware disruption. Community Spotlight: Rapid City will honor South Dakota Mines student-athlete Jameson Mallon-Echols for a Houston rescue, and Watertown Chamber promoted Mackenzie Ries to president. Drought Relief: USDA designated Carter County (plus contiguous counties) a primary natural disaster area due to drought, unlocking emergency credit for producers. Legal/Industry: A judge sided with Crooks-area landowners in a Sioux Falls lawsuit tied to Smithfield Foods’ relocation, sending the matter back for further city proceedings.