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Wolf Point Man Granted Patent For Device

Dr. Justin Blessinger, an alumnus of Wolf Point High School, has been granted a provisional patent for an assistive technology device. This is thought to be the first patent granted at Dakota State University. Blessinger is director of the AdapT Lab at Madison Cyber Labs (Mad-Labs), and a professor of English at Dakota State University in Madison, S.D. The device, currently called a Power Block,

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Wolf Point Man Granted Patent For Device

Dr. Justin Blessinger, an alumnus of Wolf Point High School, has been granted a provisional patent for an assistive technology device. This is thought to be the first patent granted at Dakota State University. Blessinger is director of the AdapT Lab at Madison Cyber Labs (Mad-Labs), and a professor of English at Dakota State University in Madison, S.D. The device, currently called a Power Block,

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Posted on January 21, 2021

Culbertson Hosts FFA

By James Walling Coach Jens Nielsen and the Culbertson Future Farmers of America chapter hosted a district meet at the old armory building Jan. 18. Bainville coach Kellan Standley said that the event was a success. “The contest ran super smoothly,” said Standley. “We finished early, which almost never happens, so kudos to Jens. I’m very proud of my varsity students in both ATMS (mechanics)

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Culbertson Hosts FFA

By James Walling Coach Jens Nielsen and the Culbertson Future Farmers of America chapter hosted a district meet at the old armory building Jan. 18. Bainville coach Kellan Standley said that the event was a success. “The contest ran super smoothly,” said Standley. “We finished early, which almost never happens, so kudos to Jens. I’m very proud of my varsity students in both ATMS (mechanics)

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Posted on January 21, 2021

Wolf Point Speech Members Prepare For Divisional Meet

The Wolf Point speech and drama team competed in the Great Falls Central virtual meet with 44 other B and C schools from across Montana on Saturday, Jan. 16. There were 225 different entries and 279 competitors. Daniel Sears competed again in spontaneous oral interpretation and placed third out of 24 in that event. Angelica Sutton competed in Lincoln Douglas Debate and placed sixth out

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Wolf Point Speech Members Prepare For Divisional Meet

The Wolf Point speech and drama team competed in the Great Falls Central virtual meet with 44 other B and C schools from across Montana on Saturday, Jan. 16. There were 225 different entries and 279 competitors. Daniel Sears competed again in spontaneous oral interpretation and placed third out of 24 in that event. Angelica Sutton competed in Lincoln Douglas Debate and placed sixth out

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Posted on January 21, 2021

Health Department Offers Appointment System For Vaccine Distribution

On Jan. 11, Moderna, the company that produced the COVID-19 vaccine being used in Roosevelt County and on the Fort Peck Reservation, announced that protection from its vaccine should last a year. It will take a year for the statement to be proven, but this is welcome news as vaccination continues in our area and around the world. The Wolf Point IHS will conduct a vaccination clinic for IHS beneficiaries

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Health Department Offers Appointment System For Vaccine Distribution

On Jan. 11, Moderna, the company that produced the COVID-19 vaccine being used in Roosevelt County and on the Fort Peck Reservation, announced that protection from its vaccine should last a year. It will take a year for the statement to be proven, but this is welcome news as vaccination continues in our area and around the world. The Wolf Point IHS will conduct a vaccination clinic for IHS beneficiaries

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Posted on January 21, 2021

Pound Puppies Treats 95 Dogs, 37 Cats

Wolf Point Pound Puppies Tina Betshismedicine told the Northern Plains Independent that the group concluded another two-day spay/ neuter clininc in Wolf Point Jan. 17. Said Betshismedicine, “It was wild. We did three days and ended up with 95 cats and 37 dogs spayed or neutered.” Dr. Heather Grimm conducted the clinic, assisted by techs Jamie Hitchcock, Marvin Matlock and Janice Greibel.

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Pound Puppies Treats 95 Dogs, 37 Cats

Wolf Point Pound Puppies Tina Betshismedicine told the Northern Plains Independent that the group concluded another two-day spay/ neuter clininc in Wolf Point Jan. 17. Said Betshismedicine, “It was wild. We did three days and ended up with 95 cats and 37 dogs spayed or neutered.” Dr. Heather Grimm conducted the clinic, assisted by techs Jamie Hitchcock, Marvin Matlock and Janice Greibel.

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Posted on January 21, 2021

Various Cases Covered In District Court

District Judge David Cybulski adjusted the sentence for Lee Harrison Damm and presided over other cases during a full afternoon in district court on Wednesday, Jan. 13. After hearing concerns whether Damm could complete both phase one and phase two of the sexual offender treatment program before being released from the Montana Department of Corrections, Cybulski modified the sentence so that

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Various Cases Covered In District Court

District Judge David Cybulski adjusted the sentence for Lee Harrison Damm and presided over other cases during a full afternoon in district court on Wednesday, Jan. 13. After hearing concerns whether Damm could complete both phase one and phase two of the sexual offender treatment program before being released from the Montana Department of Corrections, Cybulski modified the sentence so that

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Posted on January 21, 2021

Daines’ Bipartisan Bill Promotes Affordable Health Insurance Signed Into Law

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., has announced that his bipartisan bill promoting access to affordable health care for Montanans by increasing transparency and enhancing consumer protections in the health insurance industry has been signed into law by President Trump. “My bipartisan bill will now ensure greater transparency and oversight in the health insurance industry and help make health

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Daines’ Bipartisan Bill Promotes Affordable Health Insurance Signed Into Law

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., has announced that his bipartisan bill promoting access to affordable health care for Montanans by increasing transparency and enhancing consumer protections in the health insurance industry has been signed into law by President Trump. “My bipartisan bill will now ensure greater transparency and oversight in the health insurance industry and help make health

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Posted on January 21, 2021

After Heavy Winds, Colder Temperatures Predicted

Strong wind gusts swept through Eastern Montana on Thursday night and Wolf Point was one of the communities that experienced the conditions. Culbertson had several reports of area homes with some limited roof damage. “I was patching all weekend,” Steve Baldwin told the Northern Plains Independent. He said the property most impacted was on the south edge of town, overlooking the Missouri

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After Heavy Winds, Colder Temperatures Predicted

Strong wind gusts swept through Eastern Montana on Thursday night and Wolf Point was one of the communities that experienced the conditions. Culbertson had several reports of area homes with some limited roof damage. “I was patching all weekend,” Steve Baldwin told the Northern Plains Independent. He said the property most impacted was on the south edge of town, overlooking the Missouri

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Posted on January 21, 2021

College News

Ashtyn Hentges of Wolf Point has earned selection to the honor roll, dean’s list and chancellor’s list at Montana Technological University in Butte. A student who earns a 4.0 GPA is placed on the chancellor’s list. Derek Bowker of Culbertson has been named to the President’s Honor Roll for the fall 2020 semester at Bismarck State College. Students must maintain at least a 3.50 grade point

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Ashtyn Hentges of Wolf Point has earned selection to the honor roll, dean’s list and chancellor’s list at Montana Technological University in Butte. A student who earns a 4.0 GPA is placed on the chancellor’s list. Derek Bowker of Culbertson has been named to the President’s Honor Roll for the fall 2020 semester at Bismarck State College. Students must maintain at least a 3.50 grade point

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Posted on January 21, 2021

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center Jan. 12-19 include: Ross Breshears, 41, Billings, hold for other agency.

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Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center Jan. 12-19 include: Ross Breshears, 41, Billings, hold for other agency.

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Posted on January 21, 2021

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Wolf Point Man Granted Patent For Device

Wolf Point Man Granted Patent For Device

Culbertson Hosts FFA

Culbertson Hosts FFA

Wolf Point Speech Members Prepare For Divisional Meet

Wolf Point Speech Members Prepare For Divisional Meet

Health Department Offers Appointment System For Vaccine Distribution

Health Department Offers Appointment System For Vaccine Distribution

Pound Puppies Treats 95 Dogs, 37 Cats

Pound Puppies Treats 95 Dogs, 37 Cats

Various Cases Covered In District Court

Various Cases Covered In District Court

Daines’ Bipartisan Bill Promotes Affordable Health Insurance Signed Into Law

Daines’ Bipartisan Bill Promotes Affordable Health Insurance Signed Into Law

After Heavy Winds, Colder Temperatures Predicted

After Heavy Winds, Colder Temperatures Predicted

College News

College News

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

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