Sioux Falls welcomes its first female mayor, Christine Erickson, as she unveils her diverse transition team poised to guide her through her historic first months in office. Elected in a July runoff, Erickson has tapped community leaders from business, law, and public service to help shape her administration’s early priorities. Co-chairs Matt Paulson and John Beranek will lead alongside her as she prepares to take the oath on July 17th, setting the stage for a new era of leadership in the city.

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Ten new companies are now proudly displaying the “Product of USA” label, signaling a growing movement to empower consumers with transparency and honor American farmers, ranchers, and rural communities. From South Dakota to Georgia, processors like Hadrick Farms are joining the USDA-backed initiative, which helps shoppers trust that their meat and poultry are born, raised, harvested, and processed right here in the U.S. Alongside this label, the USDA is also investing $500 million through the SPUR program to help small beef processors grow, strengthening the entire domestic supply chain and creating more opportunities for independent producers. With consumer demand rising, this movement is gaining momentum — and it’s a powerful boost for American agriculture.

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A major housing bill, backed by strong bipartisan support, became law despite President Trump’s refusal to sign it—highlighting how Congress can override presidential objections when the bill passes with overwhelming votes. Trump used the housing legislation as leverage over Congress’s failure to pass his election reform bill, but the bill’s automatic enactment after 10 days proved the legislative will of Congress prevailed. The bill aims to streamline home construction and expand affordable housing options, while some House conservatives voted against it as a symbolic protest over the Senate’s inaction on Trump’s election bill.

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A 19-year-old South Dakota teen, Madison Grimm, is revolutionizing farm wildlife conservation with her “Second Chance Flight” program — now legally backed by a new state law. After witnessing farmers accidentally destroy bird nests during harvests, she turned her passion into action, rescuing eggs from pheasants, grouse, and more — expanding beyond her original focus on migratory waterfowl. With her father by her side at the state capitol and Governor Larry Rhoden signing the bill, Madison now helps farmers safely retrieve and incubate eggs, even exploring bird banding to track survival. Farmers love the win-win: uninterrupted harvests plus wildlife protection. Her goal? To scale this across the Prairie Pothole Region and train others to carry on her mission.

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The MLB season’s first half is in the books, and with the All-Star break looming, fans are buzzing over wild Sunday matchups — including the Red Sox’s gritty win over the Mets, the Phillies’ shutout of the Tigers, and the Yankees’ victory over the Nationals. The Home Run Derby ignites tonight at 7 PM CT, promising fireworks as sluggers unleash their power. Standings are shaking up fast: the White Sox crushed the A’s 9-1, and the Pirates obliterated the Brewers 14-5. While some teams celebrate momentum, others already eye next season — but this break gives everyone a chance to reset before the second half’s playoff push begins.

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E15 fuel is gaining massive public support—with three-quarters of voters backing expanded access and over 70% wanting year-round sales, a record high. Opposition is minimal at just 11%. Both Republicans and Democrats are united, with 75% and 77% respectively supporting wider availability. Even more, two-thirds back government push for Flex Fuel Vehicles, and 57% say they’d buy one next—surpassing interest in EVs. The message? Americans want affordable, accessible fuel options—and this is clearly the way to go.

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WNBA action packed Sunday: Washington narrowly beat Seattle 84-79, Toronto stunned New York 93-91, Dallas edged Chicago 96-91, and Indiana crushed Vegas 109-75. Monday brings more fireworks—LA vs. Atlanta at 6 PM, Phoenix vs. Minnesota at 8 PM. The league’s playoff race is tightening, with thrilling matchups showcasing rising parity. No big league news, just pure basketball drama—keep watching for Monday’s big wins and what they mean for the standings.

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Graduation rates for Native American students soar to nearly 80%, a dramatic leap from 50% just five years ago — thanks to better data tracking and innovative school programs like career training that reignite student motivation. But tribal leaders warn this progress could unravel with looming federal budget cuts and department restructuring, stressing the urgent need for stable funding to protect the future of Native youth education.

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