Women in Business: SD CEO West and SD CEO East are bringing back the 4th Annual “Building Momentum: Women In Business Event” to Chamberlain-Oacoma on June 25 at Cedar Shore Resort, with showcases, keynotes, and a manufacturing-focused panel. Special Education: South Dakota posted annual special education performance reports for 2024-25, detailing how districts are improving outcomes for students with disabilities under IDEA. Rural Health: Avera St. Benedict Health Center in Parkston will host a June 9 regional meeting for rural health leaders, including federal and state offices, to share best practices and tackle rural care challenges. Housing & Community Debate: Yankton Thrive and city partners defended the River City Flats/Whiting Drive area development, saying infrastructure upgrades like Gehl Drive expansion unlock future housing and broaden the tax base. County Budgets: A Yankton County financial task force reviewed a limited 2027 budget increase under state law (3.4%), plus discussion of a possible half-cent sales tax to address deficits. Election Results (Local): In South Dakota’s June 2 GOP primaries, Attorney General Marty Jackley won the U.S. House nomination and Sen. Mike Rounds is projected to secure the Senate nod; the governor race stayed tight enough that a runoff could be needed. Native Plants: SDSU Extension announced free Native Plant Expos across Rapid City, Spearfish, Sioux Falls, and Pierre, featuring themed plant packs and short presentations. Sports & Community Pride: Clark/Willow Lake’s Brynn Roehrich won her third straight “B” girls’ golf title, and O’Gorman’s Ari Jacobs took runner-up in Class AA. Local Events: Rapid City is recruiting volunteers for the America250 “Real America Birthday Bash,” and Huron’s Wheel Jam returns June 4-7 with free admission and family-friendly activities.