The following are highlights from the previous year in the pages of the Northern Plains Independent. April Although it featured a different format than in previous years, Schmeckfest was back at Lustre Christian High School on Friday, March 26. Due to social distancing concerns, the celebration was held in three different segments. Serving took place in three shifts as was musical entertainment.

Law enforcement continues to search for a Sidney woman who was last seen by family members prior to Christmas. Katelynn Berry, 26, was reported missing on Dec. 31. Anyone with knowledge of Berry’s whereabouts is asked to contact their local law enforcement office, the Richland County Sheriff’s Office at 406-433-2919, or the Sidney Police Department at 406-433-2210. Her cell phone

Wolf Point Native American studies teacher Tressa Welch told the Northern Plains Independent that her students created a wall of storytelling at the high school Dec. 21. A panel of judges evaluated the submissions Dec. 22. “The wall went up in honor of our winter solstice, which is our winter Native American holiday (we didn’t have Xmas as Native American prior 1492). Winter is a time of storytelling