Drinking Water Funding: The EPA awarded North Dakota $28.7 million for drinking water improvements through the Drinking Water State Revolving Fund, supporting planning, design, and construction so communities can upgrade systems and keep water supplies safe. Aurora Forecast: NOAA says the northern lights could be visible Wednesday night across much of North Dakota (with a “low” chance), and Thursday night may be brighter with a higher Kp index. Data Center Pushback: North Dakota officials and agency leaders pushed back on claims that AI data centers will cause major environmental harm, arguing local concerns are being fueled by misinformation during a legislative committee discussion. Bees and Pollination Science: Researchers identified specialized worker honeybees that help build queen cells, using a fever-driven process to melt and blend wax chemicals—new findings that could reshape how we think about hive development. Dakota Access Legal Fight: A Dutch court in Amsterdam ruled it can hear Greenpeace International’s lawsuit tied to Dakota Access Pipeline protest fallout, keeping the case moving despite Energy Transfer’s objections. Agriculture & Wildlife: USDA expanded a Farm Bill-backed migratory big game conservation framework to include North Dakota, aiming to protect habitat and movement corridors for elk, mule deer, and pronghorn while keeping working lands working.