USDA Crop Insurance: USDA restored the prevented planting buy-up option for the 2027 crop year after it was eliminated for 2026, a win North Dakota Sen. John Hoeven says matters for producers managing weather risk. Local Industry & Permitting: Stanley Township must redo three zoning votes after a public notice timing error was found, including rezoning tied to a proposed concrete plant. Ag Policy & Markets: USDA also reversed a crop insurance change after farm groups pushed back, keeping more protection available when planting is delayed. Energy & Construction: Xcel Energy completed Sherco Solar Phase 3, now producing 710 MW, with a Phase 4 plan targeting 910 MW and hundreds of union construction jobs. Grid Reliability: A central US grid operator warned of possible rolling blackouts across multiple states including North Dakota as heat strains demand. Public Works Finance: Grand Forks County approved a no-interest loan to Emerado for emergency water line repairs, with repayment planned over up to five years. Workforce & Pay: Cass County may need nearly 10% higher pay to stay competitive in its 2027 budget planning. Trade Watch: New US tariff threats on Canadian goods are raising uncertainty for North Dakota-linked supply chains and tourism. Housing Supply: Zillow says hundreds of thousands of small empty lots nationwide could cut the housing shortage by about 6% if zoning and permitting loosen. Legal/Health Costs: Multistate AG action secured a $29.6M settlement with Glenmark over alleged generic drug price-fixing.