Health Care Merger: Sanford Health’s planned acquisition of North Memorial Health moves forward after a 10-year Minnesota oversight deal, including long-term commitments to keep Robbinsdale hospital and emergency services running. Public Health & Safety: South Dakota’s Department of Health reports HIV cases are rising, with about half tied to people who inject drugs and higher risk among those facing homelessness, incarceration history, and Native communities. Food Safety Recall: The FDA upgraded a popular pistachio butter recall to Class I risk, warning it “could cause serious illness or death” from possible salmonella contamination. Infectious Disease Watch: Federal bird flu trackers resumed after a long pause, with new H5N1 detections including a South Dakota poultry outbreak. Community Wellness: SDSU Extension is hosting a free webinar on Sept. 1 to help people prepare for caregiving and end-of-life decisions through the “Organize This!” program. Water Safety: DANR warns late-summer harmful algal blooms can threaten people, pets, and livestock—when in doubt, stay out. Workplace Health: OSHA opened an investigation into a fatal Watertown workplace accident that killed a 19-year-old employee. Care & Recovery: A local “Prairie Doc” perspective highlights why rest is more than sleep, focusing on physical and mental recovery.