2023 – Page 165 – Northern Plains Independent

Tester Secures Funds For Poplar Path Project

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has announced more than $26 million in funding for infrastructure projects in rural communities across Montana. The funding will come from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Surface Transportation Block Grant program, which Tester expanded as part of his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Tester was the only member of Montana’s congressional

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Tester Secures Funds For Poplar Path Project

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has announced more than $26 million in funding for infrastructure projects in rural communities across Montana. The funding will come from the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Surface Transportation Block Grant program, which Tester expanded as part of his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. Tester was the only member of Montana’s congressional

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Posted on August 24, 2023

Man Admits Wire Fraud Of Montana Woman

A Florida man accused in an India-based computer hacking scheme that stole $150,000 from an elderly Montana woman admitted to a fraud crime on Monday, Aug. 21. Eddly Joseph, 43, of Gainesville, Fla., pleaded guilty to wire fraud. Joseph faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release. U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto presided. Sentencing

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Man Admits Wire Fraud Of Montana Woman

A Florida man accused in an India-based computer hacking scheme that stole $150,000 from an elderly Montana woman admitted to a fraud crime on Monday, Aug. 21. Eddly Joseph, 43, of Gainesville, Fla., pleaded guilty to wire fraud. Joseph faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and three years of supervised release. U.S. Magistrate Judge Kathleen L. DeSoto presided. Sentencing

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Posted on August 24, 2023

State Of Montana Responds In TikTok Lawsuit

The State of Montana, through its Attorney General Austin Knudsen, called on a federal judge on Monday, Aug. 21, to keep Montana’s law banning TikTok in the state in effect while the case proceeds in federal court, citing well-documented concerns over the app’s massive data-harvesting practices and access to that data granted to Chinese Communist Party officials. The Montana legislature passed

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State Of Montana Responds In TikTok Lawsuit

The State of Montana, through its Attorney General Austin Knudsen, called on a federal judge on Monday, Aug. 21, to keep Montana’s law banning TikTok in the state in effect while the case proceeds in federal court, citing well-documented concerns over the app’s massive data-harvesting practices and access to that data granted to Chinese Communist Party officials. The Montana legislature passed

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Posted on August 24, 2023

Fort Kipp To Be Aug. 25-27

By James Walling The Fort Kipp Celebration is set for this weekend south of U.S. Highway 2 between Brockton and Culbertson. The annual powwow will run from Aug. 25-27. Grand entries will be held in the afternoons and evenings Friday, Saturday and Sunday for royalty and dancers in all categories, with daily specials offered. A candlelight ceremony will be held Friday night. The Spotted Bull

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Fort Kipp To Be Aug. 25-27

By James Walling The Fort Kipp Celebration is set for this weekend south of U.S. Highway 2 between Brockton and Culbertson. The annual powwow will run from Aug. 25-27. Grand entries will be held in the afternoons and evenings Friday, Saturday and Sunday for royalty and dancers in all categories, with daily specials offered. A candlelight ceremony will be held Friday night. The Spotted Bull

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Posted on August 24, 2023

Culbertson Opens New Playground At School

A state-of-the-art new playground greeted Culbertson’s students for the start of the school year last week. Larry Grondahl of Grondahl Recreation was pleased with the outcome of the playground that he designed and installed. “It’s actually one of the largest ones in Montana,” Grondahl said. He noted the new evolution tower system featured in the playground is special. Grondahl

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Culbertson Opens New Playground At School

A state-of-the-art new playground greeted Culbertson’s students for the start of the school year last week. Larry Grondahl of Grondahl Recreation was pleased with the outcome of the playground that he designed and installed. “It’s actually one of the largest ones in Montana,” Grondahl said. He noted the new evolution tower system featured in the playground is special. Grondahl

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Posted on August 24, 2023

Rosendale Wants Open Process For Reintroducing Bison

Last week, U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland requesting more information on meetings her department is holding on the potential reintroduction of bison in Montana. “It is within the interest of Montanans and my duty as one of their congressman to be made aware of any action the department is considering regarding the reintroduction

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Rosendale Wants Open Process For Reintroducing Bison

Last week, U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale (MT-02) sent a letter to Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland requesting more information on meetings her department is holding on the potential reintroduction of bison in Montana. “It is within the interest of Montanans and my duty as one of their congressman to be made aware of any action the department is considering regarding the reintroduction

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Posted on August 24, 2023

County Hires Representation For Complaint

Roosevelt County has hired a law firm to represent the county in the case regarding attorney Janet Christoffersen. The law firm of Smith, Oblander, Meade and Mitcham has been hired by the county to represent the county. The law firm has filed a request to substitute District Judge David Cybulski. The motion was filed on Aug. 15. Christoffersen, who was removed by the Roosevelt County commissioners

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County Hires Representation For Complaint

Roosevelt County has hired a law firm to represent the county in the case regarding attorney Janet Christoffersen. The law firm of Smith, Oblander, Meade and Mitcham has been hired by the county to represent the county. The law firm has filed a request to substitute District Judge David Cybulski. The motion was filed on Aug. 15. Christoffersen, who was removed by the Roosevelt County commissioners

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Posted on August 24, 2023

Wins Counselor Of The Year

Ninette Hamilton was awarded “Counselor of the Year” from the Consortia of Administrators for Native American Rehabilitation for her dedication and commitment to improve the quality of rehabilitation service provision to Native Americans with disabilities. Hamilton was the top selection among 81 programs that provide vocational rehabilitation services to Native Americans and Alaskan Natives.

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Wins Counselor Of The Year

Ninette Hamilton was awarded “Counselor of the Year” from the Consortia of Administrators for Native American Rehabilitation for her dedication and commitment to improve the quality of rehabilitation service provision to Native Americans with disabilities. Hamilton was the top selection among 81 programs that provide vocational rehabilitation services to Native Americans and Alaskan Natives.

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Posted on August 24, 2023

Commissioners Decide To Sell Three Lots

Roosevelt County commissioners approved a motion to put out bids for three lots during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 15. The three lots are located in one area near First Avenue. The county took over ownership due to unpaid taxes in July of 2007. “It’s a vacant lot, but has some cement left from an old basement,” Commissioner Gordon Oelkers said. After being advertised in

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Commissioners Decide To Sell Three Lots

Roosevelt County commissioners approved a motion to put out bids for three lots during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Aug. 15. The three lots are located in one area near First Avenue. The county took over ownership due to unpaid taxes in July of 2007. “It’s a vacant lot, but has some cement left from an old basement,” Commissioner Gordon Oelkers said. After being advertised in

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Posted on August 24, 2023

Pot Smell, Safety Concerns Ignite Disputes Over Public Smoking

Carl Sack is no fan of marijuana. He tried smoking once in high school and hasn’t touched it since. And he doesn’t just dislike the clouds of pot smoke he encounters around Duluth, Minn., — he hates them. “I can’t stand to be around the stuff,” he said. But he’s still adamantly opposed to local efforts to ban the public consumption of marijuana, which became legal for recreational

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Pot Smell, Safety Concerns Ignite Disputes Over Public Smoking

Carl Sack is no fan of marijuana. He tried smoking once in high school and hasn’t touched it since. And he doesn’t just dislike the clouds of pot smoke he encounters around Duluth, Minn., — he hates them. “I can’t stand to be around the stuff,” he said. But he’s still adamantly opposed to local efforts to ban the public consumption of marijuana, which became legal for recreational

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Posted on August 24, 2023

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Tester Secures Funds For Poplar Path Project

Tester Secures Funds For Poplar Path Project

Man Admits Wire Fraud Of Montana Woman

Man Admits Wire Fraud Of Montana Woman

State Of Montana Responds In TikTok Lawsuit

State Of Montana Responds In TikTok Lawsuit

Fort Kipp To Be Aug. 25-27

Fort Kipp To Be Aug. 25-27

Culbertson Opens New Playground At School

Culbertson Opens New Playground At School

Rosendale Wants Open Process For Reintroducing Bison

Rosendale Wants Open Process For Reintroducing Bison

County Hires Representation For Complaint

County Hires Representation For Complaint

Wins Counselor Of The Year

Wins Counselor Of The Year

Commissioners Decide To Sell Three Lots

Commissioners Decide To Sell Three Lots

Pot Smell, Safety Concerns Ignite Disputes Over Public Smoking

Pot Smell, Safety Concerns Ignite Disputes Over Public Smoking

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