Solid-State Batteries in SD: Critical Resources says it hit a manufacturing milestone at South Dakota Mines, using dynamic spray deposition to build a full cathode/solid-electrolyte/conductive network in a single dry step—aimed at cutting the complexity that slows solid-state battery scale-up. Renewables Policy Pushback: A report highlights how the Trump administration is paying to stop offshore wind projects, even as global markets keep shifting toward renewables. Drought Pressure on Ag: The National Weather Service says southeast South Dakota and parts of northeast Nebraska remain in moderate-to-extreme drought and likely persist through summer, with extreme pockets across multiple SD counties. Cattle Market Watch: USDA Cattle on Feed shows placements down sharply, but analysts point to tight supplies keeping prices supported—while drought is reshaping where cattle end up. R-CALF Convention: Ranchers gathered in Rapid City to push for more competition and transparency in cattle labeling and imports. Small Business Relief: SBA opened low-interest disaster loans for drought-related economic losses across many SD counties. Manufacturing & Food Safety: A frozen meatloaf recall in Minnesota/North Dakota/South Dakota flags undeclared soy allergen. STEM Workforce Pipeline: South Dakota Mines runs aviation and other STEM camps, including flight-simulator and airport exposure for high schoolers. Healthcare Leadership: Sanford Health CEO Bill Gassen joined a national conference on the hospital of tomorrow, focusing on AI, digital care, and workforce. Local Business Growth: Wakonda’s economic group reactivated as new ventures move in. Community Infrastructure: Rapid City plans new traffic signals at the landfill entrance to improve safety.