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State Republicans To Form Election Integrity Committee

Montana Republicans will form a select committee for the 2023 legislative session to discuss the state’s elections laws and processes months after a judge struck down three voting laws they passed in 2021 that restricted voting access. Multiple lawmakers confirmed three members from each chamber — two Republicans and a Democrat from both the Senate and House — will comprise the committee,

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State Republicans To Form Election Integrity Committee

Montana Republicans will form a select committee for the 2023 legislative session to discuss the state’s elections laws and processes months after a judge struck down three voting laws they passed in 2021 that restricted voting access. Multiple lawmakers confirmed three members from each chamber — two Republicans and a Democrat from both the Senate and House — will comprise the committee,

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Posted on January 5, 2023

High School Student With Local Ties Publishes Book

A lot of high school students have their eyes set on graduation day. Emerson Giese, a senior at Fort Benton High School, sets her vision on making the world a better place for all young adults. Giese, the granddaughter of Bainville native Billie Giese, has recently released a book, The Miserable Lives Of The Perfect Ones, at the age of 18. Emerson explained that her parents, Richland County

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High School Student With Local Ties Publishes Book

A lot of high school students have their eyes set on graduation day. Emerson Giese, a senior at Fort Benton High School, sets her vision on making the world a better place for all young adults. Giese, the granddaughter of Bainville native Billie Giese, has recently released a book, The Miserable Lives Of The Perfect Ones, at the age of 18. Emerson explained that her parents, Richland County

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Posted on January 5, 2023

Plenty To Like About Local Newspapers

As a new year begins, we have a near miraculous story going on in Roosevelt County and you are largely the reason why the story is possible. Since 2004, about 1,800 newspapers have closed including many community newspapers. Corporations try to cut their costs by combining newspapers and coming up with new, cheaper ways to get subscribers to pay for less news coverage. The concerns are

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Plenty To Like About Local Newspapers

As a new year begins, we have a near miraculous story going on in Roosevelt County and you are largely the reason why the story is possible. Since 2004, about 1,800 newspapers have closed including many community newspapers. Corporations try to cut their costs by combining newspapers and coming up with new, cheaper ways to get subscribers to pay for less news coverage. The concerns are

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Posted on January 5, 2023

Area Receives Near Record Amounts Of Snow

Cities in northeastern Montana were hit by record or near record amounts of snowfall during December thanks to a heavy storm days prior to the Christmas holiday. According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, new seasonal records were established in Circle at 29.4 inches and Terry at 39.6 inches. The old record in Circle was 27.9 inches in 1985. The previous high amount in Terry was 23.5

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Area Receives Near Record Amounts Of Snow

Cities in northeastern Montana were hit by record or near record amounts of snowfall during December thanks to a heavy storm days prior to the Christmas holiday. According to the National Weather Service in Glasgow, new seasonal records were established in Circle at 29.4 inches and Terry at 39.6 inches. The old record in Circle was 27.9 inches in 1985. The previous high amount in Terry was 23.5

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Posted on January 5, 2023

Behind The News Of The Newspaper Industry

We need to talk. Words that should strike fear into anyone within earshot when they’re uttered. And, I believe the story I’m about to tell really belongs to others to share, but in their silence, I will attempt to describe exactly what the hell is going on with your local newspaper. Forgive me, but I get asked this question nearly constantly, even though come February, it will be three

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Behind The News Of The Newspaper Industry

We need to talk. Words that should strike fear into anyone within earshot when they’re uttered. And, I believe the story I’m about to tell really belongs to others to share, but in their silence, I will attempt to describe exactly what the hell is going on with your local newspaper. Forgive me, but I get asked this question nearly constantly, even though come February, it will be three

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Posted on January 5, 2023

Legislators Work On Bills For Session

With the 2023 Montana Legislative Session underway, members of the delegation that represents Roosevelt County are working on a variety of bills. Committee assignments for Frank Smith, D-Poplar, are transportation, state administration and agriculture. LC2318 proposes to move the Cowboy Hall of Fame back to Wolf Point. Other bills that Smith is working on regards classifying e-cigarettes

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Legislators Work On Bills For Session

With the 2023 Montana Legislative Session underway, members of the delegation that represents Roosevelt County are working on a variety of bills. Committee assignments for Frank Smith, D-Poplar, are transportation, state administration and agriculture. LC2318 proposes to move the Cowboy Hall of Fame back to Wolf Point. Other bills that Smith is working on regards classifying e-cigarettes

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Posted on January 5, 2023

Wolves Play At Home This Week

After opening the season with a 5-0 record, Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball squad looks to continue to improve heading into the new year. Wolf Point Coach Cole Hanks said he was pleased with the first five games, but the Wolves still have a lot of work to do. Areas that the Wolves concentrated on during practices after the break included their press and help defense. “Offensively,

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Wolves Play At Home This Week

After opening the season with a 5-0 record, Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball squad looks to continue to improve heading into the new year. Wolf Point Coach Cole Hanks said he was pleased with the first five games, but the Wolves still have a lot of work to do. Areas that the Wolves concentrated on during practices after the break included their press and help defense. “Offensively,

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Posted on January 5, 2023

School Menus

Culbertson School Jan. 9: Chicken nuggets, tater tots and peaches. Jan. 10: Mac and cheese, hot dogs and jello. Jan. 11: Ham, mashed potatoes, gravy and mandarin oranges. Jan. 12: Hamburgers, fries, applesauce and brownies. Jan. 13: Pizza, salad and pineapple. *** Bainville School Jan. 9: Breakfast: Parfaits. Lunch: Pizza, carrot sticks and pineapple. Jan. 10: Breakfast:

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School Menus

Culbertson School Jan. 9: Chicken nuggets, tater tots and peaches. Jan. 10: Mac and cheese, hot dogs and jello. Jan. 11: Ham, mashed potatoes, gravy and mandarin oranges. Jan. 12: Hamburgers, fries, applesauce and brownies. Jan. 13: Pizza, salad and pineapple. *** Bainville School Jan. 9: Breakfast: Parfaits. Lunch: Pizza, carrot sticks and pineapple. Jan. 10: Breakfast:

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Posted on January 5, 2023

Lady Wolves Prepare For Contests

After struggling in their last couple of basketball games, the holiday break came at a good time for the Wolf Point Lady Wolves. Coach Frank Benson said the players were eager to return to practice on Monday, Dec. 26. “I was surprised how hard they worked on the first day,” Benson said. The week of practice included adding a few plays on the offensive side of the game. Benson

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Lady Wolves Prepare For Contests

After struggling in their last couple of basketball games, the holiday break came at a good time for the Wolf Point Lady Wolves. Coach Frank Benson said the players were eager to return to practice on Monday, Dec. 26. “I was surprised how hard they worked on the first day,” Benson said. The week of practice included adding a few plays on the offensive side of the game. Benson

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Posted on January 5, 2023

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Wilbert Ackerman, 32, Frazer, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Javian Azure, 21, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck

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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 persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Wilbert Ackerman, 32, Frazer, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Javian Azure, 21, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck

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Posted on January 5, 2023

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State Republicans To Form Election Integrity Committee

State Republicans To Form Election Integrity Committee

High School Student With Local Ties Publishes Book

High School Student With Local Ties Publishes Book

Plenty To Like About Local Newspapers

Plenty To Like About Local Newspapers

Area Receives Near Record Amounts Of Snow

Area Receives Near Record Amounts Of Snow

Behind The News Of The Newspaper Industry

Behind The News Of The Newspaper Industry

Legislators Work On Bills For Session

Legislators Work On Bills For Session

Wolves Play At Home This Week

Wolves Play At Home This Week

School Menus

School Menus

Lady Wolves Prepare For Contests

Lady Wolves Prepare For Contests

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

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