Banking Deal: BMO has finalized the sale of 138 branches to First-Citizens Bank, transferring about $5.7B in deposits and roughly $1.1B in loans across multiple states including North Dakota and South Dakota. Education & Local Finance: Grand Forks Public Schools warns a state property-tax increase cap is squeezing revenue, with administrators citing hundreds of thousands in lost funding and knock-on budget pressure. Healthcare Business: Arkansas regulators approved an affiliation between Arkansas Blue Cross/Blue Shield and Cambia Health Solutions, setting up a broader regional carrier structure starting Oct. 1. Workforce & Community: Prairie Business released its 2026 “50 Best Places to Work” list, spotlighting regional employers and workplace culture. Agriculture & Events: The Big Iron Farm and Construction Show returns Sept. 15-17 in West Fargo with hundreds of exhibitors, seminars, and equipment demos. Labor Day Safety: A new study ranks logging as the deadliest job in 2024, underscoring ongoing workplace risk. AI & Inequality: Reporting highlights concerns that AI adoption and stock gains are concentrated in wealthier areas, potentially widening economic gaps.