Rural Health Funding: North Dakota HHS is rolling out a $40 million grant opportunity to help rural hospitals buy clinical equipment and expand emergency and specialty care, aiming to keep more treatment close to home. Farm Stress & Mental Health: Experts are urging longer-term support for North Dakota farm families facing extreme weather, rising costs, and isolation, noting farmers are far more likely to die by suicide and need better access to help. Soil Health & Habitat: The Governor’s Legacy Soil Health and Habitat Program is gaining traction fast, with over 20,000 acres enrolled and federal interest growing as farmers plant perennial grasses for both soil resilience and wildlife cover. Water Safety: NDDEQ is warning residents about blue-green algae blooms in warm weather, reminding people to protect people, pets, and livestock from possible toxins. Nitrogen Smarter Use: A Purdue study suggests corn growers may be able to apply less nitrogen than current recommendations without sacrificing yields, potentially cutting air and water pollution. Data Center Pressure: Gov. Kelly Armstrong says ND should handle data center growth with infrastructure planning, local input, and transparency—while warning not to raise consumer rates. Education Tech Rules: North Dakota’s Department of Public Instruction is surveying families and educators on how students use school technology, including whether device rules should change.