Pipeline & protest politics: A court ruling is putting fresh heat on Greenpeace’s Dakota Access Pipeline-era actions, with the group’s reputation taking another hit as legal fallout continues. Bees & food system: The USDA plans to close the Beltsville Bee Research Lab, raising alarms for pollinator health as beekeepers already face heavy losses from pests and disease. Housing & workforce building: McKenzie County is investing $11M to tackle the housing shortage, including modular home construction with students and new senior-friendly duplexes. Local wind development: Flickertail Wind’s progress is getting messy at the township level, with New Rockford moving forward while Grandfield voted no on key agreements. Ag market trust: A “beans, beef and Boeing” China trip is being blamed for market whiplash, underscoring how quickly commodity and stock moves can turn when buyers doubt the deal. Farm equipment scam: The BBB warns North Dakota buyers about a fake “Bass Farm Equipment” site that stole $35,000+ by impersonating a real South Dakota family business. Grid & reliability: A new reliability assessment says the summer power outlook is stronger thanks to solar and battery additions, challenging claims that old fossil plants are needed. Data centers & rates: States are rethinking data center deals as lawmakers weigh power-grid costs and household utility impacts. North Dakota housing push: Grand Forks Housing Authority leaders say ND needs thousands more units and want higher state Low Income Housing Tax Credit minimums. Small business real estate: A $1.7M Rochester-area bank building purchase clears the way for a drive-thru 7Brew Coffee shop.