Matt Perdue with the North Dakota Farmers Union says the current draft isn't likely to meet all of the challenges farmers may face in the years ahead. Cornel DeHue points out that even war-torn Ukraine is successfully developing a rapid clean energy economy through solar, wind, and battery storage. He says it proves that clean energy can be deployed quickly, strengthen reliability, attract capital, and contribute to wartime and post-war economic resilience. As families prepare for the new school year, South Dakota health groups are encouraging parents to talk with health care providers about vaccines. The state's health department reported the measles vaccination rate was just under 90 percent last year, a 5 percent decline since 2020.