Tribal Health & Construction: The Rosebud Sioux Tribe is moving ahead with a $4.6 million outpatient behavioral health treatment facility, funded by major grants and designed to expand culturally grounded care next to its detox center and near IHS emergency services. Ag Tech & Pest Control: The EPA approved Vertento for use on sunflowers to manage resistant red sunflower seed weevils under a South Dakota Department of Agriculture and Natural Resources emergency exemption. Water Infrastructure: Western Dakota Regional Water System feasibility work is one step closer after a Senate committee advanced the act to fund the study, with officials saying it could take years once it starts. Local Tax Policy: Pennington County in Rapid City unanimously approved new gross receipts and use taxes starting Jan. 1, 2027, framing it as a shift from property taxes toward sales-related revenue. Energy & Renewables: Sherco Solar Phase 3 is complete in Minnesota, boosting output to 710 MW and signaling continued regional clean-energy investment tied to the retiring coal plant. Power Reliability: Grid warnings are rising, with rolling blackout alerts tied to heat demand and growing data-center load. Agriculture Risk: USDA restored the prevented planting buy-up option for producers, adding another layer of protection for farmers facing planting delays. Housing & Development: Zillow says hundreds of thousands of small empty lots listed for sale could reduce the U.S. housing shortage by about 6% if building becomes feasible. Economic Growth Watch: Rapid City reported record building permits—$273.3 million in the first half of 2026—showing continued commercial and industrial momentum. Tribal Gaming: Tribal gaming hit a record $46.2 billion in gross gaming revenue for FY2025, underscoring steady growth across states. Food Safety: Amy’s Kitchen recalled more than 184,000 cans of lentil soup in multiple states, including South Dakota, due to a can defect that could lead to spoilage.