Education & Opportunity: A new national ranking highlights how much high school graduation rates—and the earnings that often follow—vary by state, with South Dakota readers likely to see the bigger picture behind local school outcomes. Local Learning & Youth Skills: South Dakota students earned top honors at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in marine service technology, showing career pathways beyond the classroom. Politics & Voting Access: South Dakota’s GOP secretary of state nomination fight heats up as Rep. Heather Baxter challenges Monae Johnson, with hand-counted ballot advocates pushing for change at the June 25-27 convention. Native Voices & History: Brinton Museum hosted an oral history roundtable tied to “The Unfinished War” exhibit, bringing Northern Cheyenne, Lakota, and Crow perspectives to the Battle of the Little Bighorn. Community Literacy: Mitchell’s Community Literacy Night pairs a South Dakota Literacy Summit with author Malcolm Mitchell for a flag-raising and a big push for reading and local engagement. Health & Daily Life: The FDA upgraded an Alfredo sauce recall affecting 41 states to its highest-risk category over possible Salmonella contamination. Faith & Community Spaces: First Baptist Church in Sioux Falls held its last service in its long-time building as it prepares to relocate. Arts & Family Fun: Rapid City’s Journey Museum returns with a free Summer Festival featuring hands-on STEM and cultural activities. Foster Youth Support: Gov. Larry Rhoden says South Dakota will back Melania Trump’s plan to protect foster children’s Social Security survivor benefits via “Trump Accounts.”