Utilities: Black Hills Corp. reported third-quarter net income of $41 million, up from $24.9 million a year earlier, and reaffirmed its 2026 earnings guidance. The company cited growing data-center demand, including a planned Google project expected to begin contributing earnings in 2027. Downtown Sioux Falls: Business owners weighed a proposed increase to the city’s parking-rate cap, saying better turnover could bring more customers, but confusion over parking remains a concern. Mining: EnCore Energy is restarting state permitting for its proposed Dewey-Burdock uranium project near Edgemont; public comment is open as supporters point to nuclear-power demand and opponents raise water concerns. Local Taxes: Voters rejected proposed sales taxes in several South Dakota communities, including measures intended to ease property-tax bills or support childcare. Housing and Workforce: Custer’s school district is seeking about $300,000 to launch a student-built housing project aimed at addressing Black Hills housing needs while giving students hands-on construction experience. School Infrastructure: Rapid City voters approved a $107 million school bond for facility upgrades and a new elementary school, with homeowners facing an additional annual property-tax levy.