Trapping & Tradition: Fur Harvester classes in North Dakota are teaching trapping skills with a strong focus on safety, animal welfare, and respect for landowners—plus a certificate that can help hunters if they move to states with course requirements. Street Safety: E-scooters and e-bikes are adding new hazards for kids and drivers, with local calls for better helmet use and rules as injuries and near-misses mount. Education Policy: The Trump administration is pushing more flexibility for federal education dollars, letting states consolidate funding streams and waive certain requirements—an approach that could reshape how North Dakota schools plan literacy and math priorities. Community & Culture: UND’s Constitution Day Project is hosting a reception at the state Capitol to highlight refugee stories and the role of immigration in North Dakota life. Local Governance Watch: Grand Forks School Board will vote Monday on a Ray Richards Golf Course PILOT that could fund major upgrades, including high-end apartments and a Topgolf-style driving range. Health & Harm Reduction: North Dakota’s kratom ban is now in effect, and retailers say they got little notice—while medical experts raise concerns about fentanyl risk. Sports Leadership: The Bison football team is leaning on younger leaders as it replaces key production, with confidence building through repeated practice. Fair Housing Funding: The High Plains Fair Housing Center is waiting on a crucial federal grant; if it doesn’t arrive by Sept. 1, staff furloughs could follow. Music in the Park: Valley City’s free Music in the Park season finale features local recording artist Greg Hager at the City Park bandshell.