Data Center Debate in Fargo: Residents met in Fargo to weigh data center impacts on water use, electricity demand, and local policymaking, with Health Freedom North Dakota hosting Q&A sessions and planning more events in Wishek and Mandan. Sustainable Spotlight in Medora: The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library opened July 4 with a “living” carbon-neutral design—rammed earth, low-carbon materials, geothermal and solar power, and a native green roof—aimed at blending into the Badlands. Grand Forks Potato Facility: Agristo broke ground on a major Grand Forks-area potato processing plant, with officials citing big regional investment and a sustainability-focused production plan. Aquatic Nuisance Species Reminder: North Dakota Game and Fish urged “Clean. Drain. Dry.” to stop invasive aquatic hitchhikers like zebra mussels and watermilfoil from spreading. Outdoor Learning in Williston: The Roots & Wings Festival returns July 11 at Spring Lake Nature Center with hands-on nature and wildlife activities for kids and families. Agriculture Policy Pushback: A coalition of states backed a court position that EPCRA doesn’t require farmers to report livestock emissions, arguing for less federal burden on agriculture. Energy Grid Moves: SaskPower won Canada approval for cross-border transmission lines that would boost shared capacity with North Dakota. Outdoor Recreation Upgrade: CCC Campground on the Little Missouri National Grassland reopened after modernization, adding RV, tent, and equestrian-friendly amenities.