Cybersecurity & Local Government: South Dakota’s SecureSD program is trying to help cities and counties fend off cyberattacks, but time and money are running short as Pennington County and Rapid City report service disruptions after a July cyberattack, highlighting how small local governments often lack staff and budgets to defend sensitive systems. Prison Reentry: A national report says South Dakota’s prison release process struggles with gaps in housing, jobs, and mental health and addiction treatment, and calls out weak data and oversight to track outcomes. Agriculture & Federal Policy: President Trump’s plan to allow tariff-free foreign ground beef imports for 90 days—without naming the source—has triggered pushback from cattle producers and rural GOP lawmakers, with South Dakota’s farm groups warning it’s a short-term “quick fix” that could pressure the herd. National Security: Iran-linked hackers are reported to have shut down a UK power plant for four days, underscoring the growing risk to critical infrastructure as US water systems also face attacks. State Politics & Elections: A Sioux Falls Democratic split is backing independent U.S. Senate candidate Brian Bengs, arguing Democrats should stop internal scapegoating and focus on accountability. Public Safety: Rapid City police are investigating a shots-fired incident after a vehicle was later found abandoned, while Watertown police report a DUI crash that hit three parked cars. Community & Service: Sioux Falls Metro service members were honored this week ending Aug. 29 for Vietnam War-era sacrifices.