Roadwork: Mandan’s Main Street–Memorial Highway intersection is adding a second left-turn lane to ease backups. Five lanes will remain open through winter; more highway reconstruction is planned for 2027. Oil and Gas: Vitesse Energy reported third-quarter production of 16,824 barrels of oil equivalent per day, down 7% year over year. The company also closed a $25.9 million acquisition in the Denver-Julesburg Basin and reported net debt equal to 1.3 times adjusted earnings. Agriculture: Two North Dakota farmers were indicted in a federal crop-insurance fraud case. Prosecutors allege they falsely reported crop damage and concealed production. Aerospace and Defense: General Atomics and Sen. Kevin Cramer announced new Reaper drone operations at Grand Forks Air Force Base, supporting remote missions in Africa. Grand Forks drone representatives also discussed regulation with the FCC chair and Cramer. Banking: OppFi abandoned its bid to buy BNCORP, the North Dakota-based parent of BNC National Bank, after opposition from officials and consumer advocates. Transportation Funding: The Federal Railroad Administration awarded Minot $2 million, adding to a round of federal transportation funding for North Dakota.