Transportation & Agriculture: DOT temporarily loosened hours-of-service rules for fertilizer haulers in 30+ states, including South Dakota, letting drivers go up to 16 hours a day (through Aug. 26) to keep fertilizer moving during planting and summer/fall fill. Energy Storage & Manufacturing: Antora’s massive thermal battery project is moving from construction to operation near POET’s ethanol plant by Big Stone City, aiming to turn excess wind power into usable heat for ethanol production and reduce reliance on coal steam. State Infrastructure: SDDOT set a June 10 public open house on a proposed bridge replacement on S.D. Highway 22 near Clear Lake, with right-of-way and relocation info available for residents. Aquaculture & Rural Industry: Gov. Larry Rhoden launched a $3 million fundraising push for Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery upgrades in Waubay, targeting more and larger walleye and other species via new recirculating systems and water improvements. Healthcare Expansion in Sioux Falls: Lifescape will relocate its main campus to northwest Sioux Falls with a new $110 million building to expand services and reduce a growing waitlist. Legal/Policy Watch: South Dakota is among states seeing shifting restrictive covenant and trade secret rules, with businesses urged to update agreements state-by-state to avoid unenforceable contracts. Local Business & Jobs: SBA launched a $1 million Patriot Pitch Competition for eligible small businesses, with entries due June 10.