Energy & Agriculture: President Trump signed an executive order expanding tax-free red-dyed diesel use for highway travel and deferring the federal diesel excise tax through year-end, aiming to cut costs for farmers, ranchers, truckers and loggers—though South Dakota Farm Bureau leaders warn dyed-fuel residue could linger and create enforcement headaches. Farm Policy: The Senate Agriculture Committee advanced a new farm bill that would replace the 2018-era framework, giving producers more certainty on programs tied to crop insurance, conservation, research and rural development. Power & Data Centers: Black Hills Corp. inked agreements to supply a planned Google data center in Cheyenne, building new generation capacity and managing a large contracted resource mix, with protections designed to keep costs from shifting to other utility customers. Skilled Trades: Mitchell Technical College received a $945,000 boost to expand rural energy trades training, including pipeline, electrical, HVAC/R, automation/SCADA and plumbing pathways. Local Business & Housing: Rochester approved rezoning for a 143-unit senior housing phase by Stencil Group, setting up construction to start this November. Community & Health: Avera Cancer Center in Yankton is offering a breath-hold radiation approach for breast cancer patients, and two local women shared their treatment journeys. Small Business Support: SCORE Dakotas formed by combining three regional chapters to mentor 600+ clients and deliver 1,500+ mentoring sessions across the Dakotas. Fuel Prices Watch: GasBuddy reported the week ending Sept. 26 saw some of the lowest diesel and gasoline prices in select South Dakota counties, with statewide averages edging up.