Coal Push in North Dakota: President Trump says the federal government will spend $700M under the Defense Production Act to build or refurbish coal power, including modernization support that could reach North Dakota’s Basin Electric’s Antelope Valley Station (up to $27M mentioned). Heat Records: A new Stacker roundup finds June in North Dakota has been running hotter than the past, with the hottest Junes since 1895 tied to broader warming trends. Data Center Noise Fight: Oliver County commissioners heard from a noise and health expert as Applied Digital advances a proposed data center; concerns focused on low-frequency/tonal noise impacts on residents and livestock, with the company pointing to ongoing sound studies and county-approved conditions. Water Quality Support: New Ulm Area Foundation awarded a grant to Friends of Minnesota Valley for a student river sampling program, bringing training and testing gear to Minnesota River water monitoring. Wildlife Spotlight: A profile on piping plovers highlights the birds’ protected status across the Great Lakes, northern Great Plains, and Atlantic Coast, and the push to tell their story through a new book. Northern Lights Forecast: NOAA says aurora chances may return Friday night, with visibility possible in parts of North Dakota. Community Energy Sovereignty: On the #noDAPL 10th anniversary, an upcoming summit in Cannon Ball will focus on renewable energy funding gaps for tribal nations and future sustainability planning.