Drought Planning for Producers: SDSU Extension is taking drought meetings on the road for lower-third South Dakota farmers and ranchers, focusing on how to decide on costly inputs and livestock moves when pasture and crop moisture are limited. Homelessness Support in Summer: Advocates with Working Against Violence say homelessness doesn’t pause in hot weather and urge people to reach out early for shelter, case management, and help replacing IDs and connecting to medical and mental health services. Medicaid Spending Snapshots (2024): Local Medicaid billing data shows big swings in care categories—Redfield pathology/lab payments rose sharply, Brandon evaluation/management climbed, Sisseton surgery increased, and multiple communities saw growth in dental, vision, ambulance/transport, and medicine services. Mental Health & Sleep: A new mental health memo highlights how both too little and too much sleep can affect mood, focus, and brain function, with special attention to REM sleep. Caregiver Help via 211: AARP and United Way expanded the 211 Caregiver Support Program into 10 more states plus regional support in California and Colorado, aiming to connect family caregivers to free, confidential resources. Food Safety Recall: Power Plate Meals recalled frozen meatloaf products sold in Minnesota, North Dakota, and South Dakota due to undeclared soy allergen. Community Health Education: SDSU Extension’s Aging Well recordings are available online through Sept. 30, 2026, covering topics like family estrangement and safe medication use for older adults.