Campus & Community Pride: Dickinson State University named Amy Grinsteinner dean of its School of Education, continuing leadership momentum after Dr. Joan Aus’s six-year run. Agriculture & Education: NDSU officially opened the Bolley Agricultural Laboratory, a new hub for plant pathology, breeding, weed science, agronomy, soil science and horticulture. Local Culture & Music: North Dakota Music Hall of Fame announced its 2026 class, including Shadoe Stevens and Greg Nelson. Public Safety & Health: A multistate Salmonella outbreak tied to jalapeños expanded downstream recalls, with North Dakota among affected states. Back-to-School Watch: DEA warned parents about social-media drug trafficking targeting teens as school starts. Civic Life & Housing: Grand Forks School Board advanced a PILOT for a Ray Richards Golf Course redevelopment, setting up votes by city and county. Rural & Family Support: High Plains Fair Housing Center is waiting on a key federal grant that could force staff furloughs if funding slips past Sept. 1. Ag Leadership: North Dakota Farm Bureau President Val Wagner was elected to the AFBF Board of Directors. Sports Spotlight: Grand Forks soccer preview highlights Red River’s returning core, with James Schindler back after a state runner-up run. Tragedy: Mandan 911 audio described an alleged attack that left three children dead and one child surviving.