Leadership Change: North Dakota Industrial Commission appointed Cathy Dub as president and CEO of the North Dakota Mill and Elevator in Grand Forks, with Dub taking over as Vance Taylor retires July 3. Agriculture & Education: NDSU opened an enhanced swine research facility after a four-year, $ fundraising push, expanding a 600-head barn and adding a 50-seat classroom to boost livestock research and training. Local Governance: Gov. Kelly Armstrong will pick from six finalists to fill two seats on the North Dakota Board of Higher Education after a nominating committee advanced three candidates per vacancy; appointees still need Senate confirmation. Courts & Public Safety: A judge ruled a Fargo man’s wrongful death suit can proceed against a county, rejecting a claim of blanket governmental immunity after a 2023 crash. State Politics: Lawmakers are weighing a potential exception to North Dakota’s ban on storing high-level nuclear waste to allow temporary on-site storage tied to any future nuclear reactor plans. Community & Culture: Bismarck-area families can mark July 1 with a free State Historical Society exhibit opening, “North Dakota 250 Road Trip,” with activities at the Heritage Center & State Museum. Ag Fun: North Dakota Stockmen’s Association named winners of its Beef Month Coloring Contest, with entries from across the state including Bismarck. Food Safety: USDA recalled about 5,795 pounds of frozen Power Plate Meals meatloaf due to an undeclared soy allergen. Summer Events: Moosomin Regional Museum is hosting a Snowplane Meet & BBQ July 10-12, tied to the town’s July 11 parade theme “Moosomin through the Ages.”