Minnesota Politics: Four DFLers are vying for the open Burnsville House seat in District 55B, with former Rep. Hunter Cantrell, Kriystauhl Fitchett, Yusuf Haji, and Adam Silkey competing in the primary as the winner heads to face Republican Todd Buchwald. Wildfire Relief: In Wyoming’s Willow Fire, evacuation zones were downgraded to pre-evacuation status, with re-entry rules and road reopenings aimed at getting residents back while containment holds. Local Business & Recovery: Asheville is moving ahead with Biltmore Village streetscape restoration after Tropical Storm Helene, targeting sidewalks, curbs, ADA ramps, and tree risk removal, with public feedback open through Aug. 11. SMB Finance: Nam A Bank signed for green capital support at Vietnam’s Green Finance Summit, signaling more international sustainable funding pathways for domestic businesses. Manufacturing Training: The SBA awarded $50M to expand manufacturing training via its E2G program, including $5M to Arizona Western College for an automation accelerator. Energy Costs for SMBs: Virginia’s SCC ordered data centers to cover transmission infrastructure costs, a move Spanberger says will protect families and small businesses from hundreds of millions in added bills. Tourism Income Pressure: In Kashmir, stakeholders urged action to reopen Baisaran and restart Amarnath tourism, warning tourism shutdowns are crushing livelihoods for small operators. Cash-Flow Boost for Makers: Waltham’s Africa Connect Food Festival returns Aug. 8, spotlighting African vendors and local entrepreneurs at Waltham Common.