Business Growth Recognition: SystemDomain Inc., a Midwest cybersecurity/AI services firm, earned a spot on Inc.’s 2026 Regionals: Midwest list (No. 72), highlighting continued private-company growth across South Dakota and the region. Local Economy Watch: Rapid City reported May sales tax collections up 6.3% year over year, with tourism revenues also rising 5.2%, though city leaders warned costs are still squeezing service and infrastructure budgets. Public Finance & Governance: Sioux Falls School Board approved its next-year budget, with property-tax impact on an average home projected to drop about 23% even as teacher pay rises. City Hall Fees: Sioux Falls City Council increased public records fees for commercial requests made for private use, aiming to better cover staff time. Banking Leadership: First Dakota National Bank added former Sioux Falls Mayor Paul Ten Haken to its board, bringing executive and local-government experience. Rural Housing: The South Dakota Community Foundation awarded a grant to Herreid to build affordable apartment homes, targeting shortages in small communities. Health & Consumer Protection: A new wave of 23andMe bankruptcy settlements is moving through states, with South Dakota set to receive funds tied to the 2023 genetic data breach. Politics & Voter Registration: Ahead of the July 28 governor runoff, South Dakota’s Republican registration hit an all-time high, driven by thousands of new GOP registrants. Air Travel Policy: A look at how some U.S. airports use private security screeners instead of TSA officers, keeping checkpoints running during federal shutdowns. Science, Markets & Ethics: The South Dakota-discovered T. rex fossil “Gus” sold for a record $50.1 million at Sotheby’s, reigniting debate over whether high-end fossil auctions limit scientific access. Community Safety: A commercial building fire in Summerset displaced businesses, including a daycare, with the State Fire Marshal investigating the cause.