Rural Health Tech Boost: Gov. Larry Rhoden announced 82 Rural Health Transformation grants totaling $90 million to modernize electronic health records, expand remote patient monitoring, and strengthen cybersecurity and data sharing for rural and underserved South Dakota providers. Rural Strong Grants: Rhoden also detailed 28 Rural Strong grants worth $31.5 million aimed at improving rural care access, care coordination, and long-term sustainability, with contracts set to be posted on OpenSD. Medicare Cataract Cost Pressure: New reporting says Medicare pays less for cataract surgery than a decade ago, while more patients are being steered toward laser-assisted upgrades that can add thousands out of pocket. Cybersecurity Strain: South Dakota is spending more than $7 million in state funds to fight cyberattacks after federal grant rejection, with the AG’s office tracking hundreds of reported online breaches. STEM Research in the Region: SDSU researchers are part of a $2.26 million ARPA-H-funded effort to bioprint organ-like 3D structures to support future transplant work. Graphene Breakthrough: Researchers report that tiny graphene wrinkles can reshape electrical behavior, pointing to new ways to design ultrathin sensors. Bedbug Health Question: Researchers are testing whether bedbugs could carry MRSA, even as infestations continue to rise and bites can lead to secondary infections. Community Tech & Inclusion: Rapid City is dedicating upgraded, more accessible playgrounds at Robbinsdale Park, adding sensory and ADA-friendly features.