Fed Watch: The Federal Reserve is staying tight-lipped on rates as inflation signals get mixed—June cooled, but energy prices are rising again and AI build-outs add another unknown, leaving Wall Street unsure whether the next meeting brings a hold or a hike. Minnesota Business & Energy: Xcel Energy says it has finished Sherco Solar Phase 3, expanding the Becker-area shift from a retiring coal plant into a major renewable hub. Cannabis M&A: Vireo Growth will acquire Planet 13 Holdings in a deal with a stated 16.6% premium, continuing consolidation in the multi-state cannabis market. Immigration Tech & Privacy: A federal lawsuit alleges DHS collected faces and license plates from people peacefully observing immigration enforcement and then revoked Global Entry/PreCheck privileges, raising new questions for travelers and civil liberties. Agriculture & Trade: North American Iron plans a pig-iron facility in North Dakota using Minnesota mining waste, aiming to create a new steel supply chain and bring hundreds of jobs to the Minot area. Local Economy & Courts: A Minnesota data-center project in Pine Island is paused by a judge, underscoring how litigation can stall major AI infrastructure plans even when local leaders want to move fast.