Special Session Watch: Lawmakers are set to decide whether to fund the North Dakota Heritage Center’s Military Gallery after construction stalled over fundraising shortfalls, with supporters pushing a $35 million line of credit to restart the project. Public Safety & Courts: The North Dakota Highway Patrol is urging lawmakers to raise traffic fines for “aggressive driving,” saying many penalties haven’t been updated in decades. Agriculture & Trade: North Dakota and South Dakota cattle groups are blasting President Trump’s 90-day plan to allow large volumes of tariff-free ground beef imports, arguing it will undercut herd rebuilding and won’t lower prices for consumers. Water & Drought Response: Sen. John Hoeven is pressing the Army Corps on conserving water in the upper Missouri River basin while protecting access to Lake Sakakawea and Lake Oahe amid prolonged drought. Local Governance: Fargo-Moorhead protesters again targeted Flock automatic license plate readers, arguing they lead to warrantless detentions. Health & Community: Federal officials declined to release interview transcripts in the Ray Holmberg child sex abuse case, citing privacy and exemptions. State Services: North Dakota’s 811 “call before you dig” reminder is front and center as fall projects begin, reinforcing the law and free locate requests.