811 Reminder for Digging Projects: As fall work ramps up, North Dakota Extension and North Dakota One Call are urging homeowners and producers to call 811 before any digging so buried electric, gas, water, and communication lines don’t turn a weekend project into a tragedy or costly repair. Farm Safety Spotlight: A new look at North Dakota agriculture safety points to high injury and fatality rates, with tractors and other machinery among the biggest risks—plus major economic costs from lost income and emergency response. Traffic Fines Could Rise: The North Dakota Highway Patrol is proposing higher penalties for “aggressive driving,” saying many citation amounts haven’t been updated since the 1970s. Invasive Species Watch: Zebra mussels have been confirmed in Itasca County, prompting reminders to report suspected sightings. Food Safety Alert: Health officials say an alfalfa sprout–linked outbreak tied to multiple germs has reached North Dakota and 14 other states. Culture & Community: Tom Brosseau is ending his “Great American Folk Show” after six years, and Calumet celebrated the opening of Calumet Square with new local spaces and displays. Civic & Tribal Governance: A Northern Cheyenne court ruling voided the Chiefs’ Declaration and ordered peaceful reinstatement of an ousted council.