Arts & Culture: Nominations are open for South Dakota’s Governor’s Awards in the Arts, honoring artists, arts educators and supporters, including those advancing Native American cultural initiatives. River History: A free Missouri River Institute symposium at USD in Vermillion on Thursday will explore the river’s cultural and environmental history, with book contributors presenting. Schools & Community: Sioux Falls’ school board voted to close Renberg Elementary after this school year; the school serves 87 students, and families are weighing the impact. In Rapid City, about 450 Meadowbrook students honored veterans with a drive-through parade, while Belle Fourche Police Chief Ryan Cherveny led a library storytime to promote reading and community connection. Kindness: University of Sioux Falls students are spreading encouragement on campus and reaching out to teachers ahead of World Kindness Day. Native Health: Native Americans are exempt from upcoming Medicaid work rules, but uneven state checks could still put coverage at risk; South Dakota uses claims data to identify some eligible enrollees.