Health Care & Real Estate: Sanford owned Good Samaritan Society – Oakes in Dickey County as of Q1 2026, with a CMS overall rating of 1 (below the ND average of 3.3), plus 1 fine totaling $12,740 and 1 penalty during the quarter. Public Safety & Local Government: Grand Forks County commissioners advanced a plan to consolidate county mills, but showed more resistance to dropping minimum mill guarantees for ambulance services and the Senior Citizen Center. Community Growth: Hope Lutheran Church broke ground on its 4th campus in West Fargo, with zoning and area changes approved after traffic and safety concerns from nearby residents. Agriculture & Markets: Northern Plains farmers stepped up grain sales during a spring rally, with analysts saying many are 30% to 40% sold on new crop ahead of normal, though margins remain tight. Energy & Infrastructure: Minnkota Power Cooperative joined the North Plains Connector HVDC transmission project, securing 150 MW of capacity and adding another path to move power into the region. Tech & Transportation: Triple-A launched an E-Ride Ready push as e-bike and scooter use grows, noting ND rules treat them like regular bikes (with helmet requirements for riders under 18). Business Expansion: Centerspace plans to sell 12 apartment communities for about $240M–$245M in 2026, including exits from Bismarck and Rapid City. AgTech Funding: Fargo’s 701x closed an oversubscribed $10M+ Series B funded entirely by ranchers and local investors, aiming to expand to six more countries.