Road & Infrastructure: Pierre’s Euclid Avenue/Highway 1889 reconstruction is nearing a key traffic shift, with inside lanes expected to open from Elizabeth Street south by July 24, and more public updates starting Wednesday. Local Government & Tax Policy: Pennington County approved a new half-percent gross receipts and use tax aimed at cutting owner-occupied property taxes, but Rapid City officials warn businesses may pass some costs to consumers and will need POS updates. Agriculture Policy: South Dakota Farmers Union leaders say the next Farm Bill fight hinges on whether SNAP is included, while producers also push for faster action on input costs and a Senate Agriculture Committee review. Food & Consumer Safety: Amy’s Kitchen recalled more than 184,000 cans of Organic Lentil Soup due to easy-open pull-tab defects that could raise spoilage risk, including distribution in South Dakota. Meat Industry Economics: A study commissioned by the Meat Institute says mandatory country-of-origin labels for beef and pork could add roughly 9 cents and 8 cents per pound, respectively, even as tracking tech may soften impacts. Energy & Broadband: Bluepeak is accelerating fiber expansion across multiple states, using Harmonic’s virtualized core and optical gear to extend service into lower-density MDUs. Renewables: Xcel Energy completed Sherco Solar Phase 3 in Minnesota, boosting capacity to 710 MW and setting up a potential Phase 4 expansion. Public Health & Community: The Rosebud Sioux Tribe broke ground on a $4.6M behavioral health center designed to combine clinical services with traditional healing. Retail Growth: Natural Grocers opened its second South Dakota store in Rapid City, drawing long lines and pledging support for Feeding South Dakota. Workforce & Education: DSU FBLA students earned national recognition at the Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Las Vegas. Traffic Safety Planning: Sturgis adopted a “Safe Streets” plan targeting zero traffic deaths by 2040, using crash data to prioritize high-risk intersections and rally-season hazards.