Early Voting: North Dakota voters can start casting ballots this week in select counties, with Secretary of State Michael Howe listing in-person early voting dates and reminding voters that ND’s voter ID law accepts driver’s licenses, non-drivers IDs, tribal IDs, and long-term care certificates. County Government: Grand Forks County commissioners advanced a proposal to consolidate county mill levies for more budget flexibility, while showing mixed feelings about removing minimum mill guarantees for ambulance services and the Senior Citizen Center. Public Records & Law Enforcement: The ND attorney general issued an opinion saying the Williams County Sheriff’s Office did not violate state open-records law by withholding records deemed exempt or confidential. Local Elections & Campaigns: In McKenzie County, sheriff candidates John Hance and Matthew Johansen are running on transparency, morale, recruitment, and modernization themes, while commission races feature candidates Rex Korslien and Kathy Skarda emphasizing infrastructure, emergency services, and long-term planning amid rapid growth. Education Policy: West Fargo schools report early results from North Dakota’s “bell-to-bell” phone restrictions, saying lunchrooms are calmer and more social, even as behavior violations remain similar. State Politics & Messaging: A Minot-area report highlights corrected NDGOP campaign finance filings and ongoing financial strain tied to a populist faction’s internal fight with Gov. Kelly Armstrong and traditional conservatives. Statewide Governance: Construction crews uncovered human remains near the Governor’s Residence in Bismarck, prompting analysis by the State Historical Society and raising questions about the site’s earlier cemetery history. Health & Safety: AAA is pushing an “E-Ride Ready” campaign as e-bikes and scooters grow in popularity, stressing helmet use and safe sharing of roads.