North Dakota Primary Results & Turnout: Ward County reported about 8,059 voters at the polls Tuesday (15.39% turnout), with Minot mayor and council races drawing the biggest interest; statewide turnout for the primary was about 21%, and some Democratic-NPL candidates in Williston failed to meet the minimum vote threshold to advance. Congressional GOP Win: Rep. Julie Fedorchak won North Dakota’s GOP primary and will face Trygve Hammer in November, with Trump’s endorsement highlighted as a key factor. State Politics—Judicial & Party Fight: A North Dakota federal judge nominee, Dan Traynor, faced sharp Senate questioning over whether judges should avoid political issues; meanwhile, Gov. Kelly Armstrong publicly urged populist opponents to stop “making excuses” and go win elections. Education & Lawsuits: Capstone Classical Academy and the Institute for Justice sued North Dakota over private-school teacher licensing requirements, arguing the rules block qualified experts. Federal/Foreign Policy Ripple: Grand Forks officials said a federal “Chinese military companies” list item, Cirrus Design, doesn’t raise immediate local concerns. Public Safety: A Minot Air Force Base case saw a local man charged with multiple felonies for allegedly sneaking a juvenile onto the base. National Parks Controversy: An AP review found many park visitors pushed back on the Trump administration’s request to report “negative” portrayals of Americans. Health Access: North Dakota HHS launched a $1.5 million funding opportunity for mobile mammography to bring screenings to rural and underserved western communities.