Ag & Rural Policy: A South Dakota veterinarian told President Trump farmers need help, pointing to rising input costs like fuel and custom planting as pressure mounts on the backbone of the economy. Wildlife & Outdoor Economy: Gov. Larry Rhoden’s push for $3 million to upgrade the Blue Dog State Fish Hatchery highlights a bigger governance debate over how state leaders fund wildlife priorities, including scrutiny of the Noem-era predator bounty program. Livestock Biosecurity: USDA confirmed New World screwworm in Texas, and South Dakota officials are urging ranchers to step up herd inspections as summer grazing and shipping ramp up. Energy Costs: New EIA-based maps show electricity prices rising fast in many states; South Dakota’s residential rates jumped about 12% year over year, adding to household cost pressure. Education & Workforce: South Dakota Mines faculty member Michael Dowding won a national physics student chapter advising award, and Mines also invited ceramic artists to use Fuson Shale clay for a juried “Echoes of Earth” exhibition. Construction & Infrastructure: Sioux Falls roadwork begins June 8 with multiple closures and detours, while Spearfish broke ground on a new affordable housing project adding 30 apartments. Public Safety: Attorney General Marty Jackley warned residents about storm-repair scams and urged careful contractor checks and written quotes. Local Business/Arts: A Sioux City firm won a contract for Municipal Park upgrades in Le Mars, including new tennis/pickleball courts and other amenities.