Education & Faith in Fargo: Oak Grove Lutheran School welcomed Rev. Dr. Brian Beckstrom as its new president, with supporters praising his warmth, mission alignment, and fit for ELCA K-12 life. College Football Culture: North Dakota State’s first FBS season opener is here, with fans and longtime supporters reflecting on the Bison’s long road from FCS glory to the Mountain West’s new look. Sports Watch: A preseason loss for the Eagles put the backup QB race in focus, while national college football matchups are already getting ranked and circled. Public Health Alert: Alfalfa sprouts are tied to a multi-state food-poisoning outbreak involving E. coli and Salmonella, with North Dakota among the affected states. Community & Outdoors: Devils Lake fish camp is teaching kids fishing basics plus knot tying, fish ecology, and the volunteer-driven skills that make it work. Local Safety Reminder: Before any digging, North Dakota residents are urged to call 811 to locate underground utilities. Nature & Conservation: Zebra mussels were confirmed in Minnesota’s Itasca County, raising new concerns for local waters. Obituaries: Remembering Patsy Reece Galloway and Tyler Duckworth, plus other North Dakota community losses.