Health Policy Payout: The White House says nearly 1 million Americans in 30 states, including North Dakota, will get $500 refunds for alleged Obamacare “user fee” overcharges tied to the federal HealthCare.gov exchange, with checks starting in October. Critical Minerals: Talon Metals is backing away from a planned $365M nickel processing plant in Beulah, saying it will instead process at its Humboldt Mill site in Michigan, a blow to expected local jobs. Energy & Costs: Crude prices pushed above $100 a barrel again, and North Dakota gas averages are climbing past $4; diesel is topping $5, with freight fuel surcharges likely feeding into grocery and retail prices. Agriculture Markets: USDA’s latest WASDE-style updates cut corn production estimates and adjusted yields, with North Dakota among states seeing yield changes—watch how that reshapes basis and contracting. AI Data Centers: Applied Digital’s Harwood buildout nears completion, with two large AI data center buildings under construction north of Fargo, adding to the state’s growing megawatt demand story. Legal/Industry: A federal appeals court vacated an emergency order forcing a Michigan coal plant to stay open longer, underscoring how power reliability claims are being tested in court. Local Business Growth: Jamestown’s Bison Bend Mini Golf is taking shape, with construction starting this fall and a 2027 opening planned.