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SNAP in the spotlight: New federal data shows SNAP enrollment fell more than 13% over a year, dropping from 42.2 million (May 2025) to 36.6 million (May 2026), as eligibility and work requirements tighten under President Donald Trump’s domestic agenda. Beef prices and politics: Trump announced a plan to allow more temporary beef imports without higher tariffs, drawing pushback from ranchers and rural Republicans worried it could undercut U.S. cattle markets. Grid reliability and costs: FERC approved Southwest Power Pool’s “topology optimization” plan to reduce grid congestion, aiming to cut curtailments and related expenses across parts of the region that includes North Dakota. Local roads: Fargo’s I-29 and 36th Street South see lane shifts and a short closure starting Aug. 26 for bridge rehabilitation over Rose Coulee, with detours and access maintained. North Dakota education leadership: University of Mary named Dr. Brenda Tufte dean of the Liffrig Family School of Education and Behavioral Sciences, effective Aug. 15. Parks leadership: Gov. Armstrong appointed Tony Hillig as director of the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department. Food safety alert: Recalled Taylor Farms iceberg lettuce tied to cyclosporiasis may have been distributed in additional areas, including North Dakota.

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Aug. 13, 2026

Underground utility damage costs U.S. economy $83.2 billion a year

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Jul. 2, 2026

Nixxy and Tachyon9 plan $1 billion AI campus in North Dakota

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Aug. 19, 2026

Federal, rail leaders head to Helena for Greater Northwest summit

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Aug. 6, 2026

UAS Summit expands to two full days for 20th annual event

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North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer vows to block future Trump nominees over federal wetlands rule

North Dakota Sen. Kevin Cramer vows to block future Trump nominees over federal wetlands rule

Hoeven urges Army Corps to conserve water amid low lake levels in North Dakota

Hoeven urges Army Corps to conserve water amid low lake levels in North Dakota

Governor Armstrong Appoints a New North Dakota Parks and Rec Director

Governor Armstrong Appoints a New North Dakota Parks and Rec Director

Fargo tied for 4th among North Dakota cities in July scam reports

Fargo tied for 4th among North Dakota cities in July scam reports

Port: We don't need politicians micromanaging technology in the classroom

Port: We don't need politicians micromanaging technology in the classroom

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Aug. 20, 2026

Armstrong appoints Tony Hillig to serve as director of North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department

North Dakota Office of the Governor

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Aug. 18, 2026

Society for Science selects 100 educators for the 2026–2027 Advocate Program, investing $326,000 to expand student access to scientific research and science competitions

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Section of 36th Street South to close, I-29 traffic shifting to outside lanes starting August 26

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Aug. 13, 2026

North Dakota Leads Nation in Enterprise AI Adoption

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North Dakota opens funding opportunity to improve care coordination for rural residents

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North Dakota opens funding opportunity to expand non-emergency medical transportation in rural communities

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