Sanford Health Expansion: Sanford Health is adding new clinic space at the Sanford USD Medical Center campus in Sioux Falls, with Medical Building 4 set to open after construction starting in June 2026—bringing dermatology and plastic surgery services closer to where USD medical students train. Emergency Care Upgrade: Monument Health in Rapid City is opening a new standalone 24/7 emergency room June 10, adding exam rooms plus X-ray/CT and lab services to better serve the growing east side and the I-90 corridor. Community Nutrition Support: A new Sioux Falls café, Simply Good Café, opens June 16 and will funnel 100% of profits into congregate dining and home-delivered meals for adults 60+ across the Sioux Empire. Rural Health Convening: Avera St. Benedict hosted a regional rural health meeting, bringing together state and federal leaders to focus on improving access and outcomes in rural communities. Public Health & Safety Watch: Advocates are warning of potential sex trafficking risk around major sporting events like the World Cup, urging preparedness as visitors and temporary workers arrive. Local Health Policy: A federal appeals court heard arguments over South Dakota’s ballot-question petition deadline changes, a fight tied to Dakotans for Health’s lawsuit. Health Justice: South Dakota’s attorney general announcement highlights a multistate settlement with GS Labs over overpriced and delayed COVID-19 tests, with restitution for affected consumers. Homelessness Planning: Minnehaha County is launching a coordinated, community-driven strategy to tackle homelessness in Sioux Falls, aiming to align health care, nonprofits, faith groups, schools, and people with lived experience.