Energy & Resilience: Buckeye Power Systems points to rising grid-risk signals, including Southwest Power Pool’s Level 3 emergency alert across parts of North Dakota and other states, as heat strains supply and backup power demand grows. Renewables & Jobs: Xcel Energy says Sherco Solar Phase 3 is complete near Becker, adding 710 MW of solar capacity and setting up a Phase 4 target of 910 MW by 2029, with an estimated 300 union construction jobs and $90M in local benefits. Housing Supply: Zillow reports hundreds of thousands of small empty lots for sale nationwide—over 300,000—could cut the U.S. housing shortage by about 6% if homes were built, while noting zoning, permitting and financing hurdles. Ag & Farm Policy: North Dakota corn growers return from Washington to push priorities amid low prices and rising input costs, meeting federal leaders including USDA and Sens. Hoeven and Cramer. Local Business: Redpath marks a new Fargo office with a ribbon cutting, expanding its accounting and advisory presence for regional clients. Community & Workforce: Fargo-area veterans groups launch the United Patriotic Bodies Food Drive for Great Plains Food Bank (Aug. 1–14). Consumer Tech: Hub Convenience Stores rolls out HubPerks, a loyalty app with fuel discounts, rewards and subscriptions across its North Dakota locations.