West Nile in ND: North Dakota health officials confirmed the first human case of West Nile Virus this year, a Cass County resident hospitalized after mosquito pools tested positive in multiple counties; officials note many infections cause no symptoms, but older adults and people with underlying conditions face higher risk of severe illness. Children’s behavioral health funding: North Dakota HHS received a $6 million federal SAMHSA grant to expand community-based behavioral health services for children, youth and families in the Minot and Jamestown regions, with additional no-cost extension work continuing in Bismarck and Devils Lake. Food safety—salmonella: Taylor Fresh Foods (Taylor Farms) issued a voluntary recall of jalapeño-containing products, including salsa and guacamole, tied to a multistate salmonella outbreak linked to fresh jalapeños; products were sold at major retailers including Walmart, Target, Whole Foods and Kroger. Public health—cyclosporiasis: Cyclosporiasis cases are running above North Dakota’s usual pace this summer, with 10 reported cases so far and health officials warning underreporting and misdiagnosis may mean the true number is higher. Maternal/child violence case: Mandan police say Kailey Erhart, 22, was charged after allegedly killing two children and seriously injuring a third in an Aug. 6 attack, with court filings describing a chilling message to the father before police arrived. Medicaid policy: A POLITICO report says North Dakota is among GOP-leaning states moving to stricter Medicaid work rules starting in January, a shift advocates warn could push sick people off coverage faster.