Road & Mobility: Grand Forks is moving into the construction phase of the 42nd Street underpass at DeMers Avenue, with a public info open house Tuesday and a plan to close part of 42nd Street later this summer through summer 2027. Energy & Climate: An MIT study finds EVs cut greenhouse-gas emissions 40–60% in most places, and colder weather doesn’t erase the advantage as much as some reports suggest. Ag & Rural Economy: NDSU Extension is set to host a June 2 webinar on dry bean nutrients, while pastureland values in North Dakota keep climbing for a sixth straight year (up about 7% in 2025–26). Public Safety: Red-flag fire danger is driving warnings across North Dakota and western Minnesota after multiple early fires, including a downtown Fargo vehicle fire that displaced families. Health Care: VA Secretary Doug Collins backed a new veterans home for Northwestern North Dakota, citing limited long-term-care options and long travel distances. Business & Growth: North Dakota’s Commerce team took its pitch to global investors at the SelectUSA Investment Summit, targeting energy, data infrastructure, and value-added agriculture. Higher Ed: The EERC at UND announced layoffs tied to delayed funding for research and projects.