Food Safety: Everything Sprouts LLC is recalling specific alfalfa sprout products (Everything Sprouts/Calco brands plus Crunchy Protein and Zesty Garlic mix cups) tied to a multistate E. coli and Salmonella outbreak—55 illnesses across 15 states, including North Dakota, with four hospitalizations; consumers are urged to throw away affected lots and sanitize surfaces. Agriculture & Trade: North Dakota ranchers push back on Trump’s 90-day, tariff-free import plan for up to 300,000 metric tons of ground beef, arguing it’s a “quick fix” that could undercut U.S. producers already squeezed by drought-driven feed and herd pressures. Energy & Costs: Gas prices reports show North Dakota averages easing but staying volatile—regular averaging $3.85 statewide for the week ending Aug. 15, with diesel averaging $5.04. Public Health Policy: A second North Dakota special legislative session is expected to cost taxpayers more than $200,000 as lawmakers consider kratom regulations after an executive order. Transportation Safety: North Dakota State Patrol reports a fatal single-vehicle rollover near Alexander: a 31-year-old driver survived with serious injuries; a 43-year-old passenger died. Community & Business: Tallgrass Pony Express Pipeline announces a 30-day open season for incentive tariff rates for crude oil transportation commitments.