Water & Cybersecurity: A former NSA chief says water controllers shouldn’t be connected to the internet as Iranian-linked attacks hit at least a dozen states, including South Dakota, forcing utilities into boil-water notices and manual operations. Sports & Health Infrastructure: Sanford Health secured naming rights for Rapid City’s new $10 million, 20-year Rapid City Sports Complex, with construction planned to start this fall and opening targeted for 2029. Critical Minerals Workforce: The U.S. Department of Energy will invest up to $100 million to expand the critical minerals workforce via the PROSPECT initiative, aiming to double U.S. graduates in mining and minerals fields within two years. Immigration & Labor: Changing visa rules are creating uncertainty for South Dakota students and employers that rely on international workers. Food & Processing Markets: USDA finalized a Cooperative Interstate Shipment agreement with Georgia, expanding market access for state-inspected meat processors across the U.S. Agriculture & Local Industry: Humboldt’s 36th annual Old-Fashioned Threshing Show continues as a family tradition, highlighting South Dakota’s farm heritage. Energy Prices (Local): GasBuddy reports show weekly price dips and spot lows across South Dakota counties, with regular averaging about $3.95 statewide in the week ending Aug. 1.