Foster Care Crisis in Rapid City: Abbott House opened two new foster homes after leaders said the city has a 5-to-1 shortage of placements for youth. Ag & Food Transparency: Hungry for Truth’s Farm to Fork event near Mitchell brought lawmakers and soybean farmers together for “honest conversation” about how food is grown. Prop 12 Debate: A renewed fight over hog confinement keeps heating up, with supporters pointing to animal-welfare rules and opponents warning about enforcement and market impacts. Governor Race Aftermath: U.S. Rep. Dusty Johnson said he doesn’t yet know what’s next after losing the GOP bid for governor, citing hostility to Washington insiders. Military Funding: The Senate Armed Services Committee advanced the FY 2027 defense bill, including about $43.7 million for South Dakota National Guard construction and support for B-21 work. Local Housing for Health Workers: A Hot Springs hospital is investing in a subdivision to create 48 affordable units for employees, aiming to ease a staffing shortage driven by lack of housing. Watertown Cannabis Expansion: Roy’zzz opened a new Watertown dispensary as part of its I-29 growth plan. Independence Day Picks: Fourth of July events across the region highlight the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opening and other big celebrations. Sports & Community: Rapid City’s Cardboard Boat Races returned at the Roosevelt Swim Center, and Sioux Falls’ Juneteenth Freedom Walk is back with a more low-key format.