Coal Funding in North Dakota: President Trump announced a $700 million push for “clean, beautiful coal,” using the Defense Production Act to back upgrades and keep plants running longer, including support tied to North Dakota coal facilities. Grid & Jobs Pitch: The plan includes $425 million to help 13 coal plants across multiple states (with North Dakota listed among them), plus $75 million for a new coal export terminal in Oakland, California, and matching funds for additional coal projects. Local Energy Politics: The announcement lands as North Dakota lawmakers and agencies argue that concerns about AI data centers are being driven by misinformation rather than facts. Green Courts: A Dutch court allowed Greenpeace’s anti-SLAPP case against Energy Transfer to move forward, tied to protests connected to the Dakota Access Pipeline. Wildlife & Water: A Crystal Springs watershed initiative is set for a June 10 Capitol presentation on moving excess water, with feasibility work focused on flooding relief and impacts on local basins. Outdoors: Pembina Gorge State Park near Walhalla is scheduled to open June 9, adding new trails and an OHV campground to the state park system. Northern Lights: NOAA forecasts improved aurora chances for parts of the northern U.S., including North Dakota, with a higher-than-usual viewing window.