Health Care Policy: President Trump says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including South Dakota, will receive $500 Obamacare overcharge refunds tied to federal exchange “user fees” collected under the Biden administration. Hospital Consolidation: Sanford Health and North Memorial Health will proceed with their merger under a 10-year Minnesota AG oversight deal that includes $600 million in hospital investments and service-line protections. Energy & Local Planning: A Center for Rural Affairs fact sheet tracks how counties across Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska and South Dakota are updating wind and solar siting rules, with notable growth in both solar and wind ordinances from 2025 to 2026. Local Business Recognition: Rosebud Building Products on the Rosebud Reservation earned South Dakota’s 2026 Hardware All Star honor from HBSDealer, highlighting growth and community support. Education & Workforce: SDSU reports strong fall enrollment with the highest in-state student count in 11 years, while Dakota State University’s new president, Dr. John Ballard, takes the helm. Entrepreneurship: South Dakota entrepreneurs can apply for the 2027 Governor’s Giant Vision Competition, with prizes up to $20,000 and mentorship support. Agriculture Markets: Non-GMO soybeans and identity-preserved crops remain a niche growth path for South Dakota-area producers, with local processors and seed companies expanding specialty offerings. Transportation Project: SDDOT will hold a public open house Sept. 30 on an I-29 interchange reconstruction and ADA-related project at Exit 15 in Elk Point.