Health Care & Consumer Costs: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including South Dakota, will get $500 refunds tied to alleged Obamacare “user fee” overcharges collected during the Biden administration. Transportation Infrastructure: SDDOT will host a public open house Sept. 30 in Elk Point on an Interstate 29 (Exit 15) interchange reconstruction, including ramp changes, grading/surfacing, and ADA work—residents and commuters can meet design staff and submit input. Entrepreneurship: South Dakota entrepreneurs and student innovators can apply for the 2027 Governor’s Giant Vision Competition, with an open division for businesses up to three years old (prizes up to $20,000) and a student division (awards up to $5,000). Energy & Fuel Prices: GasBuddy reports midgrade and regular price points across South Dakota counties in the week ending Sept. 5, with Minnehaha County midgrade hitting a low of $3.99 and statewide regular averaging about $3.95. Defense & Aviation: The Air Force is accelerating a roughly $2 billion transformation at Ellsworth AFB to support the first operational B-21 Raider base, with a new B-21 Integration Detachment activated for mission integration and sustainment. Local Business Recognition: Rosebud Building Products on the Rosebud Reservation earned South Dakota’s 2026 Hardware All Star honor from HBSDealer for growth and community-focused service.