Sioux Falls Mayoral Runoff: Voters head to the polls today to choose the next mayor in the runoff between Christine Erickson (37% in the June 2 primary) and Jamie Smith (28%), with term-limited Paul TenHaken stepping aside. State Politics & Education: South Dakota schools will start showing state-approved prenatal development videos on July 1, with the South Dakota Board of Education Standards approving three options, including “Baby Olivia” from an anti-abortion group. Agriculture Leadership: South Dakota Soybean names Kevin Scott as its next executive director as Jerry Schmitz retires in early July. Rural Economy & Jobs: SDSU is launching a new two-year Dairy Technology degree with tracks for dairy production and dairy products, aiming to feed more workers into the growing dairy industry. Black Hills Mining: Coeur Mining’s Wharf Mine brought in much higher revenue in 2025 despite slightly lower gold output, with the mine also employing 266 people and paying millions in severance taxes. Public Health & Safety: Pennington County’s non-emergency phone lines are disrupted; officials say to use 911 if you can’t reach ESCC. Food Recall: Power Plate Meals, LLC recalled frozen meatloaf products shipped to South Dakota due to an undeclared soy allergen. Environment & Law: Seventeen states, including South Dakota, are suing California to block its single-use plastics packaging law.