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Gregor Keeps Busy In Froid

Froid High School senior Xavier Gregor has a busy schedule throughout the school day. Along with his classes, Gregor has a work study job in the school’s kitchen. In addition, he used to work at the grocery store in Froid. His activities include running the 400, 800 and 1600 for the Froid/ Lake track team. He says his favorite event is the 1600. He has performed in the percussions area

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Gregor Keeps Busy In Froid

Froid High School senior Xavier Gregor has a busy schedule throughout the school day. Along with his classes, Gregor has a work study job in the school’s kitchen. In addition, he used to work at the grocery store in Froid. His activities include running the 400, 800 and 1600 for the Froid/ Lake track team. He says his favorite event is the 1600. He has performed in the percussions area

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Posted on April 20, 2023

Senate Amendment Proposes Changing Indian Education To Recommendation

A bill that would revise the laws requiring Indian education in Montana’s public schools is making its way through the Legislature, although its sponsor maintains a recent amendment weakens the mandate included in the state constitution. The Senate voted 47-3 to pass the amended Indian education bill this week. The amendment includes reducing the tribal history curriculum, known as Indian

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Senate Amendment Proposes Changing Indian Education To Recommendation

A bill that would revise the laws requiring Indian education in Montana’s public schools is making its way through the Legislature, although its sponsor maintains a recent amendment weakens the mandate included in the state constitution. The Senate voted 47-3 to pass the amended Indian education bill this week. The amendment includes reducing the tribal history curriculum, known as Indian

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Posted on April 20, 2023

Culbertson Celebrates Prom Activities

There were many “magical moments” as Culbertson High School celebrated its prom at the Old Armory on Saturday, April 16. The grand march featured 47 entries appreciated by a large audience packed into the Old Armory. Along with Culbertson students, the prom featured many guests from area schools including Bainville, Lustre Christian, Westby and Whitewater. The night was highlighted

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Culbertson Celebrates Prom Activities

There were many “magical moments” as Culbertson High School celebrated its prom at the Old Armory on Saturday, April 16. The grand march featured 47 entries appreciated by a large audience packed into the Old Armory. Along with Culbertson students, the prom featured many guests from area schools including Bainville, Lustre Christian, Westby and Whitewater. The night was highlighted

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Posted on April 20, 2023

County Reports Six Active COVID Cases

Roosevelt County reported six active COVID cases as of Friday, April 14. There have been 4,092 total cases in the county. Daniels County had zero active cases as of Friday, April 14. The county has 491 cumulative cases. Valley County reported six active cases as of Friday, April 14. The county has 2,186 cumulative cases. In McCone County, there were two active case as of Friday, April 14.

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County Reports Six Active COVID Cases

Roosevelt County reported six active COVID cases as of Friday, April 14. There have been 4,092 total cases in the county. Daniels County had zero active cases as of Friday, April 14. The county has 491 cumulative cases. Valley County reported six active cases as of Friday, April 14. The county has 2,186 cumulative cases. In McCone County, there were two active case as of Friday, April 14.

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Posted on April 20, 2023

County Provides Letter For Train Extension

Roosevelt County Commissioners approved sending a letter of support for an Amtrak extension near Malta during their meeting on Tuesday, April 11. The proposal aims to create double railroad tracks for a 15-mile span in order to improve service for Amtrak. The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority is teaming up with Amtrak to apply for funding through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Federal

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County Provides Letter For Train Extension

Roosevelt County Commissioners approved sending a letter of support for an Amtrak extension near Malta during their meeting on Tuesday, April 11. The proposal aims to create double railroad tracks for a 15-mile span in order to improve service for Amtrak. The Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority is teaming up with Amtrak to apply for funding through the Federal Railroad Administration’s Federal

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Posted on April 20, 2023

Legislators Debate Where To Allocate Weed Revenue

Two proposals with competing visions for the tens of millions in taxes that Montana collects annually on the sale of recreational marijuana are still making their way through the Legislature as lawmakers work to set a twoyear state budget. One measure, House Bill 669, would funnel most of the state’s adult-use marijuana tax collections — which are forecast to top $50 million per year

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Legislators Debate Where To Allocate Weed Revenue

Two proposals with competing visions for the tens of millions in taxes that Montana collects annually on the sale of recreational marijuana are still making their way through the Legislature as lawmakers work to set a twoyear state budget. One measure, House Bill 669, would funnel most of the state’s adult-use marijuana tax collections — which are forecast to top $50 million per year

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Posted on April 20, 2023

Gianforte Discusses Law Enforcement, State Budget

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte stressed the need to increase law enforcement in the state during a press conference held on Thursday, April 13. The governor said violent crimes are up in Montana and confiscations have increased by nearly 11,000 percent since 2019. “Law enforcement is stretched thinner that they ever have been before,” Gianforte said. He proposes to fund five new highway

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Gianforte Discusses Law Enforcement, State Budget

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte stressed the need to increase law enforcement in the state during a press conference held on Thursday, April 13. The governor said violent crimes are up in Montana and confiscations have increased by nearly 11,000 percent since 2019. “Law enforcement is stretched thinner that they ever have been before,” Gianforte said. He proposes to fund five new highway

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Posted on April 20, 2023

Wolves Perform Well During Scobey Invitational

Wolf Point’s track team relied on a couple of veterans and also a new face to the sport for strong showings at the Scobey Invitational held in Wolf Point on Saturday, April 15. Wolf Point’s boys accounted for 83 points for third place and Wolf Point’s girls scored 36 points for fifth place at the meet. Senior Juliun Benson, who hasn’t competed in track since junior high, was the surprise

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Wolves Perform Well During Scobey Invitational

Wolf Point’s track team relied on a couple of veterans and also a new face to the sport for strong showings at the Scobey Invitational held in Wolf Point on Saturday, April 15. Wolf Point’s boys accounted for 83 points for third place and Wolf Point’s girls scored 36 points for fifth place at the meet. Senior Juliun Benson, who hasn’t competed in track since junior high, was the surprise

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Posted on April 20, 2023

Culbertson Receives Superintendent Interest

The Culbertson School Board is working with the Montana School Board Association to find a new superintendent of schools. Paul Finnicum, chairman of the Culbertson School Board, said applications are being accepted through May 5. “I believe we have four or five applicants to date,” Finnicum said last week. He expects that public interviews will take place in May after finalists for

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Culbertson Receives Superintendent Interest

The Culbertson School Board is working with the Montana School Board Association to find a new superintendent of schools. Paul Finnicum, chairman of the Culbertson School Board, said applications are being accepted through May 5. “I believe we have four or five applicants to date,” Finnicum said last week. He expects that public interviews will take place in May after finalists for

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Posted on April 20, 2023

Indians Place At Baker Track Meet

Poplar accounted for 23 points in the girls’ division and nine points in the boys’ division during the Baker Invitational track meet held on Saturday, April 15. Top teams in the girls’ division were Baker with 76, Bowman County, N.D., with 73 and Savage with 72 points. Poplar’s Mattie Falls Down finished in first place in the 3200-meter run with a time of 14:11.14 to lead the Indians.

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Indians Place At Baker Track Meet

Poplar accounted for 23 points in the girls’ division and nine points in the boys’ division during the Baker Invitational track meet held on Saturday, April 15. Top teams in the girls’ division were Baker with 76, Bowman County, N.D., with 73 and Savage with 72 points. Poplar’s Mattie Falls Down finished in first place in the 3200-meter run with a time of 14:11.14 to lead the Indians.

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Posted on April 20, 2023

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Gregor Keeps Busy In Froid

Gregor Keeps Busy In Froid

Senate Amendment Proposes Changing Indian Education To Recommendation

Senate Amendment Proposes Changing Indian Education To Recommendation

Culbertson Celebrates Prom Activities

Culbertson Celebrates Prom Activities

County Reports Six Active COVID Cases

County Reports Six Active COVID Cases

County Provides Letter For Train Extension

County Provides Letter For Train Extension

Legislators Debate Where To Allocate Weed Revenue

Legislators Debate Where To Allocate Weed Revenue

Gianforte Discusses Law Enforcement, State Budget

Gianforte Discusses Law Enforcement, State Budget

Wolves Perform Well During Scobey Invitational

Wolves Perform Well During Scobey Invitational

Culbertson Receives Superintendent Interest

Culbertson Receives Superintendent Interest

Indians Place At Baker Track Meet

Indians Place At Baker Track Meet

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