Healthcare Refunds: President Trump says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including North Dakota, will get one-time $500 checks in October after “Obamacare” exchange “user fee” overcharges. Workforce & Energy: North Dakota’s 2026 Governor’s Workforce Summit opens registration Sept. 23 in Bismarck, with AI and future-ready talent on the agenda. Data Centers & Power: A Lignite Energy Council panel highlights how data centers can grow local tax bases and jobs, while also addressing concerns like noise and water use. Ag Costs: North Dakota Farmers Union warns record diesel prices are squeezing harvest budgets and could ripple into food prices. Mining & Water Risk: A proposed Minnesota sulfide mine in the Twin Cities headwaters area is in environmental review, with ore potentially shipped to processing in North Dakota or Michigan. Local Business/Industry: Jencap acquires Fargo-based Concorde General Agency, expanding farm and ranch insurance reach. Public Health: ND DEQ issues a harmful algal bloom advisory for Blacktail Dam. Education/Training: NDSU Extension Master Gardener applications are open for the 2027 volunteer program. Healthcare Funding: HHS awards $830,112 to the University of North Dakota to expand nursing workforce training.