Affordable Housing & Financial Mobility: Wells Fargo is investing $1.2 million in Minot-area housing support, including $1 million for Beyond Shelter and $200,000 for Junior Achievement North to expand financial education statewide. AI Data Centers & Local Impacts: An NDSU researcher says North Dakota should plan for different data-center needs—small-to-medium sites strain local grids, while hyperscale centers demand electricity beyond local capacity. Energy Funding: The U.S. Department of Energy awarded nearly $1.4 million to North Dakota for weatherization readiness, training/technical help, and the State Energy Program to cut costs and boost reliability. Harmful Algal Blooms: NDDEQ added Lake Isabel and West Lake Napoleon to harmful algal bloom advisories, bringing active warnings to 12 waterbodies; officials urge people and pets to avoid suspect water and rinse after contact. Drought & Water Management: Sen. John Hoeven renewed pressure on the Army Corps to conserve water in the upper Missouri River basin as low lake levels persist. Oilfield Activity: North Dakota’s rig count rose to 33 in August, with regulators expecting more completions in the second half as prices stay elevated. Northern Lights: NOAA forecasts more aurora chances tonight, with best viewing from about 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. in northern states. Public Access & Transparency: Draft ND legislation would ban nondisclosure agreements tied to data centers and industrial projects, aiming to keep key site and impact details public.