Agriculture & Rural Leadership: South Dakota Agricultural and Rural Leadership (SDARL) is launching its first annual SDARL Summit June 19-20 at Cedar Shore Resort in Oacoma, bringing together ag, business, community and policy leaders for leadership training, networking, and a panel featuring SDARL alumni. Forestry & Land Stewardship: The U.S. Forest Service and South Dakota DANR signed a five-year shared stewardship agreement to coordinate forest and grassland management, targeting wildfire risk, insect and disease outbreaks, and rural development. Ag Tourism: Travel South Dakota rolled out an Agritourism Adventures Passport with 40 statewide farm and ranch check-in locations, plus hands-on experiences and local products. Consumer Protection: The Better Business Bureau flagged a fake South Dakota farm equipment website on Facebook that used wire-payment scams to steal $35,000+ from buyers. Infrastructure & Construction: Sioux Falls roadwork starts June 1, including daytime lane closures on Ellis Road near 46th Street and a one-lane reduction on the West 12th Street bridge near Grange Avenue. Workforce & Utilities: Black Hills Energy reminds homeowners to keep trees clear of power lines and to use certified arborists; it also recommends calling 811 before digging. Rural Health: Avera St. Benedict Health Center in Parkston will host a June 9 regional meeting on rural healthcare with federal and state rural health officials. Local Governance: A coalition of land trusts and Native organizations expanded a lawsuit challenging USDA cancellation of $127M+ in farmland-related grants, including a Rapid City nonprofit.