Lake Winnipeg pollution fight: Manitoba eco groups are warning that proposed mega dairy farms in Hillsboro and Abercrombie could send phosphorus and nitrogen runoff into the lake, fueling toxic blue-green algae, even as their legal challenge plays out in North Dakota. Rural health funding: North Dakota is rolling out a $40 million grant opportunity to help rural hospitals buy clinical equipment and expand emergency and specialty care locally. Farm mental health: Experts are calling for steadier support for North Dakota farm families facing stress from costs, extreme weather, and isolation, noting farmers face much higher suicide risk. Soil and water protection: Purdue research suggests corn growers may be able to cut nitrogen use by about 12%–16% without sacrificing yields, easing air and water pollution. Data centers and local control: Gov. Kelly Armstrong says North Dakota should avoid one-size-fits-all rules for data centers, focusing instead on power/water capacity, local input, and public transparency. Superfund-to-trails progress: Minot’s capped landfill near Maysa Arena is moving toward approval for 26 acres of recreation, with a public comment period open until June 1. Wildlife guidance: North Dakota Game and Fish urges people to leave baby animals alone outdoors, saying parents are often nearby. Plant care for cold snaps: A practical frost-protection guide recommends frost cloth, mulch, watering soil, and moving potted plants indoors when temperatures drop.