Right-to-Repair Fight: The FTC and state AGs won a court order forcing John Deere to turn over diagnostic software and repair tools, arguing software locks can amount to illegal monopolization—an immediate win for Minnesota farmers and independent mechanics. Energy & Industry: A new look at data-center growth shows construction is moving into rural America, with Minnesota among states facing rising electricity demand and local concerns about costs and land use. Road & Construction: MnDOT says Hwy. 52 south of Chatfield will see traffic slowdowns Monday and Tuesday for drilling tied to next year’s work, while an I-90 westbound to Hwy. 52 northbound ramp detour starts Monday in Rochester through late August. Public Works Funding: Traill County and partners secured federal bridge money for Red River crossings near Nielsville and other sites, helping fund replacements. Extreme Weather: An extreme heat warning hits central and northern Minnesota counties through at least Tuesday, raising risks for workers and heat-sensitive industries. Local Business/Healthcare: Essentia Health is seeking a 15-year property tax break for a planned downtown Moorhead family medicine clinic. Workforce Flexibility: Land O’Lakes is expanding flex scheduling, letting employees choose work times—an approach aimed at easing hiring and retention pressures in manufacturing-linked roles.