The winter holidays are upon us. Normally, this would be a time for formal or informal gatherings such as planning a dinner or a holiday party. Regardless of what type of gathering you are planning, your job as the host is very important. Your many responsibilities include planning the menu, entertainment, gifts and games. However, some of the most crucial details can be overlooked in all the frenzy.

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., spent the morning of Thursday, Dec. 9, with Montana’s Attorney General Austin Knudsen. The two discussed how they can continue to work together on behalf of Montanans to challenge President Biden’s vaccine mandates, and how to stop the Democrats’ multi-trillion dollar reckless tax and spending spree that will hurt Montana small businesses, families and workers.

Carolers Members of the Culbertson High School choir performed Christmas carols at town council chambers Monday, Dec. 13. Pictured are (left-right): Colin Purvis, Alicyn Ator, Joseph McCarty, Samantha Palmer, Kylie Bergum, Kailey Mathis and Summer Lyon. Not pictured: Kayson Bigler, Patrick Bowlby, Henry Colvin, Gabby Granbois, Dylan Gust, Zachary Miller and Joe Stewart. (Submitted photo)