Health Care Merger Update: Prairie Lakes Healthcare System begins phased rebranding under Sanford Health, with the first name change slated for late June at Prairie Lakes Cancer Center to Sanford Watertown Cancer Center. Child Welfare & Equity: New kinship licensing rules have boosted the number of licensed Native American foster homes in South Dakota by 44% since last summer, rising from 93 to 134 (with 69% of kids in foster care being Native American). Public Health in Summer: Sioux Falls launches its mosquito control program for the season, using daily monitoring and targeted spraying to reduce West Nile virus risk. Community Food Access: A Sioux Falls clinic owner started an always-open pantry and fridge outside her business after seeing urgent requests online, with “take what you need, leave what you can” support from local volunteers. Emergency Medical Air Service: LIFENET Medical Helicopter opened in the Siouxland tri-state region, already transporting more than 90 patients since November 2025. Youth Transition Support: CORE Educational Cooperative’s summer transition camps help students with IEPs ages 14–21 build job and independent living skills before aging out of K–12. Health & Safety Policy Watch: Attorneys general led by Ohio’s Dave Yost urge the CFTC to keep sports-related prediction markets under state gambling authority, arguing they function like unregulated sportsbooks. Wellness & Prevention: Rapid City is planting thousands of flowers with a patriotic theme, while also highlighting community events that encourage outdoor activity and connection.