Nuclear Security & Safety: The U.S. Air Force ordered airmen to stop using 1950s-era missile test kits after inspections found potentially carcinogenic PCBs residue on components, triggering a wider review and updated safety warnings. Local Energy & Grid Access: The U.S. Department of Energy halted a proposed Tribal Energy Access Corridor that would have helped reservations in the northern Plains access and export power, saying it wouldn’t improve reliability or lower costs. Data Centers & Community Control: North Dakota lawmakers are weighing how to manage data center growth, including local siting authority, energy demand, and environmental rules, as the state tracks dozens of facilities. Wildlife & Habitat Protection: The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service delayed further changes to Prairie Pothole conservation easement rules after more than 200,000 public comments, leaving wetland setback decisions in limbo. Outdoor Fire Risk: North Dakota Game and Fish urged hunters to monitor the daily fire index and take precautions as dry fall conditions raise wildfire risk. Agriculture Under Pressure: North Dakota farmers head into harvest facing uncertainty from higher diesel and fertilizer costs plus renewed trade tensions, making planning harder. Water & Food Safety: A nationwide sprouts recall was expanded after salmonella and E. coli were found in additional batches, with cases reported including in North Dakota. Conservation Success Story: A new look at swift fox recovery highlights how coordinated reintroduction and habitat work helped bring populations back across the Great Plains.