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Rapid City Construction: Rapid City hit a record pace, issuing more than $55.8M in building permits in August and topping $360M in valuations through eight months. Healthcare Expansion: The biggest August approval was a $34M Monument Health Neonatal ICU permit, signaling continued investment in local medical capacity. Workforce Pipeline: South Dakota’s Department of Labor and Regulations will host a “Hire the Hills” hiring event in Rapid City (noon–2 p.m. Wednesday) plus additional hiring dates statewide. Education & Trades: Gov. Larry Rhoden announced 618 students received Build Dakota Scholarships for 2026-27, supporting high-demand fields like healthcare, construction, manufacturing, and tech. Agriculture Watch: USDA and local reporting point to heat and low moisture hurting South Dakota corn and soybeans, with conditions mostly sliding to poor-to-fair heading toward harvest. Cattle Policy Push: The Trump administration rolled out new cattle initiatives, including wolf-related actions, beef labeling reviews, and renewed focus on competition enforcement—an issue South Dakota ranchers are watching closely. School Meals Research: A national school lunch report ranks Vermont No. 1 for meal access and participation in 2026, highlighting how states reach students and expand free meal programs. Local Roads: SD DOT began a Highway 14A repair near Deadwood with lane limits and an oversized-vehicle detour through Oct. 30. STEM in the Black Hills: A South Dakota mine tied to the LUX-ZEPLIN dark matter effort is drawing fresh attention after researchers reported a possible signal. Biochar Partnership: Rapid City is considering a memorandum with Dakota Biochar to turn wood waste into biochar for agriculture and land projects. Northern Tool Build Program: Northern Tool + Equipment is sending 14 Flandreau Indian School CTE students to transform a 1976 Ford F-350 into a trades showcase headed to SEMA 2027.

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