Obamacare Refunds: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including South Dakota, will get $500 refunds tied to alleged overcharges from Biden-era Obamacare “user fees.” Food System Planning: South Dakota released its first-ever Food Landscape Assessment, launching community conversations on food affordability, access, and nutrition security. Healthcare Employer Spotlight: Avera Health landed on Forbes’ America’s Best-In-State Employers 2026 list, ranking third in South Dakota. Bridges & Rural Infrastructure: The South Dakota Transportation Commission approved about $3.5M for 40 local bridge projects, including design and preliminary engineering. Public Records Update: Yankton School District is revising its public records policy due to increased “data miner” requests, shifting more handling to the business manager. Flood-Control Study: The U.S. Army Corps and local partners will study upgrades to protect the lower Big Sioux River area, including McCook Lake. Agriculture Watch: Allendale’s survey projects slightly lower U.S. corn and soybean yields, with South Dakota corn projected below USDA’s estimate. Fertilizer Pricing Probe: USDA is collecting farmer input as the FTC investigates possible unfair fertilizer pricing. Livestock & Biosecurity: A fresh bird flu wave is hitting commercial turkey farms across the Dakotas and Minnesota. Energy & Rates: South Dakota Mines hosts a major fall career fair with 230+ employers, while local fuel-price reports show diesel and gas moving week to week. Science & Industry Talent: LZ dark matter results are again drawing attention to Sanford Underground Research Facility’s role in cutting-edge physics.