The MonDak Cropping Seminar, held in Wolf Point, featured a presentation by Valley County Extension agent Shelley Mills regarding grasshopper management on Feb. 20. The seminar, formerly called MonDak Pulse Day, was planned by the northeast group of Montana State University Extension agents. Event sponsors were Pro-Coop Ag Center and Ag Partners, LLC. Mills explained that grasshopper outbreaks

Dana Jonsson has joined the Richland Federal Credit Union team. Jonsson will serve as an agricultural and business loan officer, bringing her wealth of experience and expertise to the organization. Jonsson joins RFCU following her tenure at First Community Credit Union in Crookston, Minn., where she held positions as branch manager and universal lender. Previously, she served in management

The regular meeting of the Bainville Town Council was called to order at 7 p.m. Feb. 12, at the Bainville town hall. Guests included Diane Panasuk, Eric Newton and Kari Glas. Council member Will Rathbun moved to approve regular meeting minutes for Jan. 8 and the motion passed unanimously. During public comment, Diane Panasuk requested to have the water shut off at 311 Clinton Street. She also

A Chicago-to-Seattle passenger rail route that passes through some of Montana’s most populous counties has been included in a list of 15 long-distance routes tapped for restoration by the federal government. The development marks the second time federal regulators have spotlighted the Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority’s efforts to bring additional passenger train service to Montana. During