Suicide Prevention: Three South Dakota communities are hosting “Out of the Darkness” walks this September—Aberdeen (Sept. 12), Belle Fourche (Sept. 19), and Sioux Falls (Sept. 19)—to fund mental health research, prevention education, and support for families affected by suicide. Rural Health & Access: In the first gubernatorial debate, Gov. Larry Rhoden pointed to a $350 million rural broadband push as a “game changer” for rural health care, while challenger Dan Ahlers criticized efforts he says tried to undo voter-approved marijuana and Medicaid expansion. Food & Health Policy: The debate over importing foreign beef is heating up: Rhoden called the Trump plan “wrongheaded,” and USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins said the move highlights the need to strengthen on-shore U.S. food production. Cancer Support: Mitchell Tech cancer survivor Emily Christensen helped launch the MTC Cancer Fund to ensure students and staff facing cancer don’t have to fight alone. Workforce & Well-Being: Rapid City’s “Hire the Hills” hiring event is set for Sept. 9 (noon–2 p.m.) with local employers including Monument Health, VA Black Hills Health Care System, and Safeway. Community Outdoors: Spearfish’s Dakota Five-O mountain bike race drew hundreds to support Black Hills trail maintenance. Agriculture for Soil Health: USDA research finds sunflowers and small grains in corn-soybean rotations can boost soil biology and yields, especially in dry years.