West Nile Alert: South Dakota health officials confirmed the season’s first West Nile virus in mosquito pools in Brown County, urging people to use repellent, wear long sleeves and pants at dusk-to-dawn, and remove standing water—especially for adults 60+, pregnant people, transplant recipients, and those with cancer, diabetes, hypertension, or kidney disease. Food Safety Recall: The FDA upgraded a recalled Alfredo sauce sold in 41 states to its highest-risk Class I status due to potential Salmonella contamination; affected product details include UPC 0039954921963 and specific “Best By” dates in 2028. Workforce & Tech: The state Department of Labor and Regulation says AI could help South Dakota’s workforce shortages by streamlining processes and freeing up workers’ time, not replacing people. Local Wellness Access: Brookings celebrated a ribbon-cutting for its Community Food Forest, aiming to improve local food access with layered plantings. Health Equity & Community: A bipartisan report card ranked North Carolina low on education and civic life, while a SafeHome.org LGBTQ safety report highlights how state laws and hate-crime rates shape health and safety. Fitness Event: SDSU Extension is inviting South Dakotans to a free virtual 5K in early July to keep people active and support chronic disease awareness.