Trade & Industry: A new analysis maps which U.S. states are most exposed to Trump’s trade war with Canada, showing the biggest total trade volumes in Illinois, Texas, Michigan, New York and Ohio—while exposure doesn’t always track raw size. Energy Costs: GasBuddy data shows South Dakota drivers saw some of the week’s lowest prices in multiple counties, including regular at $3.79 in Spink County and $3.99 in Yankton County, as statewide averages stayed around the low-$4 range. Local Business & Growth: The South Dakota Board of Economic Development approved loans and support for projects including Rev It Up Espresso’s Sturgis expansion and Elwood Family Dental Care’s Yankton facility buildout, plus other small-business and infrastructure efforts. Ag & Policy: Gov. Larry Rhoden signed an executive order to give farmers diesel-price flexibility this harvest, including higher hauling weight allowances and a suspension of an overweight trip permit. Defense & Jobs: Business and military leaders in Sioux Falls are pushing to bring F-35s to Joe Foss Field to replace the Guard’s F-16 fleet, with decisions expected in December. Education Standards: South Dakota is holding statewide K-12 standards reviews, including updated Career and Technical Education requirements. Healthcare Pricing: A RAND study says Mayo Clinic charged private insurance more than twice Medicare for outpatient care in 2022, highlighting a wider national pricing gap.