Injury & Safety: Watford City police report two kids were seriously hurt in a crash between an e-bike and a pickup near White Buffalo RV Park; alcohol doesn’t appear to be a factor, and investigators are still looking for the cause. Public Health & Food Access: North Dakota’s planned SNAP “junk food” restrictions are delayed after a federal court ruling; USDA told states to postpone changes, pushing North Dakota’s Healthy Choice Waiver start to Nov. 1. Mental Health Support: North Dakota HHS is urging connection and help during Suicide Prevention Month, pointing to a 46% jump in 988 contacts in the first half of 2026. Addiction Policy: District attorneys in Pennsylvania are pushing for an emergency ban on kratom products, citing youth access to 7-OH and related derivatives; North Dakota already classifies kratom as Schedule I. Air Quality & Health Costs: Republican AGs, including Kentucky’s Russell Coleman, ask the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse a decision upholding tighter soot pollution limits tied to health impacts. Rural Health & Community Care: Farm Rescue is asking for referrals for farm families facing illness, injury, or disasters during harvest, offering free harvest assistance across North Dakota. Food Safety Recall: FDA expanded a sprouts recall after salmonella and E. coli concerns; illnesses have been reported in North Dakota. Health Governance: A North Dakota AG summary opinion says DHHS did not violate open records law because it had no responsive child support records. Local Health Workforce: North Dakota’s 988 crisis line update and broader support push highlight ongoing demand for mental health and substance-use crisis help.