Economic Development: The South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved SD Works and local infrastructure funding for projects including a new Rev It Up Espresso storefront in Sturgis and an Elwood Family Dental Care expansion in Yankton, aiming to grow small businesses and jobs. Energy & Agriculture: Gov. Larry Rhoden signed Executive Order 2026-11 to help farmers during high diesel costs by allowing 10% extra hauling weight, suspending a $25 overweight permit, and setting up monitoring and possible tax relief if dyed diesel shortages force use of taxed fuel. Transportation Safety: South Dakota officials urged drivers to slow down around harvest equipment and stay clear of power lines, warning that staying in machinery and calling 911 is the safest move if equipment contacts lines. Defense & Local Economy: South Dakota National Guard leadership pushed Sioux Falls business leaders to back newer Air Force jets, arguing the state is “long overdue for investment” as F-35 basing decisions near. Trade & Farming: An Asia Society listening tour in Sioux Falls highlights how soybean trade tensions with China can hit local producers, with soybeans left out of tariff relief while other soybean products are included. Logistics & Energy Transition: Maersk took part in the first 100% bioethanol bunker delivery in the U.S., using South Dakota-based POET fuel and Kirby logistics at Houston. Public Safety: UNET announced arrests in Rapid City tied to fentanyl and cocaine trafficking, seizing significant quantities after a traffic stop. Community & Services: SBA opened disaster recovery loans for Pine Ridge after severe summer storms and flooding, supporting longer-term rebuilding for homeowners, renters, businesses, and nonprofits.