Women’s Aviation & Community: The Ninety-Nines’ 2026 Northwest Section fall meeting brought women aviators, scholarship recipients, and pilots from across the region to Teton Valley, celebrating flight, mentorship, and the group’s nearly century-old legacy. Public Health & Local Support: Feeding South Dakota says 130,340 South Dakotans are food insecure (including one in five children), and it’s kicking off Hunger Action Month with matched donations and a first volunteer-a-thon in Pierre, Rapid City, and Sioux Falls. Education & Safety: Rapid City Area Schools warned families after a student brought an airsoft gun to campus, stressing that even look-alikes are prohibited and urging kids to report concerning items. Arts & Culture: Short Grass Arts Council’s “One for Fun” community concert turned two backyards into a grassroots showcase for South Dakota musicians of all ages, raising money for local arts. Health Care (Regional Impact): Sanford Health and North Memorial Health say their merger is complete, aiming to preserve Robbinsdale Hospital services while building a more connected care network. Fitness & Lifestyle: SDSU Extension launched its free Fall into Fitness virtual challenge for October, counting any kind of movement from gardening to strength training.