Facing a public safety crisis in Indian Country, U.S. Sens. Jon Tester (D-Mont) and John Hoeven (R-N.D) have introduced legislation to recruit and retain tribal law enforcement by increasing the pay rates for Bureau of Indian Affairs officers. “I’ll work with anyone to ensure that folks in Indian Country have the resources they need to keep their communities safe,” said Tester. “As

Frontier School Mar. 27: Taco soup. Mar. 28: Hay and straw chicken alfredo. Mar. 29: Hamburger macaroni and cheese and salad bar. Mar. 30: Fish patties and salad bar. Mar. 31: Cheeseburgers and fries. *** Wolf Point School Mar. 27: Quesadillas, corn, salad, fruit cocktail, broccoli and oatmeal raisin cookies. Mar. 28: Chili, cinnamon rolls, salad, applesauce and cauliflower.

The Wolf Point School board approved a new salary schedule for principals during a special meeting in the district office on Thursday, March 16. The plan calls for the high school principal and Southside principal to be on the same salary schedule. The amounts for the school years 2023-2025 include $78,540 for year one of experience, $80,111 for year two, $81,713 for year three, $83,347 for

Following a proposal by Montana-Dakota Utilities to the Montana Public Service Commission to increase electric service rates, one local advocacy group is dedicating efforts to a campaign opposing the rate hike. On Feb. 8, the Dawson Resource Council hosted a campaign strategy planning meeting for its members to discuss MDU’s proposal to increase electric rates and how to most effectively

The Roosevelt County Library will host a fry bread demonstration at the library on Thursday, March 30, from 5-6 p.m. Fry bread samples will be served with a sample of homemade chili. All ages are welcome to attend and enjoy this treat. Recipes will also be available for anyone interested in taking one.

Wolf Point High School will hold its prom on Friday, March 24, with the grand march starting at 8 p.m. Doors will open at 7:30 p.m. Theme of the prom is Paradise in Purple. Admission for the grand march is $3 for adults and $2 for students who want to watch. King candidates are Kelby Bauer, Juliun Benson, Aaron Boysun and Gaige Bushman. Queen candidates are Rebekah Landsrud, Katelyn MacDonald,