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Labatte Hopes Love Of Animals Leads To Awards

Payton Labatte, who is entering her junior year at Culbertson High School, loves animals. Goats, sheep, about 35 chickens, a bossy duck and cattle are all part of her life at the family residence located east of Culbertson. Her caring of the animals has led to many accomplishments at the throughout the years. Labatte’s showings at last year’s county fair included reserve champion for goat

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Labatte Hopes Love Of Animals Leads To Awards

Payton Labatte, who is entering her junior year at Culbertson High School, loves animals. Goats, sheep, about 35 chickens, a bossy duck and cattle are all part of her life at the family residence located east of Culbertson. Her caring of the animals has led to many accomplishments at the throughout the years. Labatte’s showings at last year’s county fair included reserve champion for goat

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Posted on July 31, 2025

Free Concert Announced For Roosevelt County Fair

County and Christian music artist Chad Bushnell will provide a free concert at the Roosevelt County Fair on Friday, Aug. 8. According to his website, Bushnell displays the American Spirit in his lyrics and melodies. He has opened for famous artists including Dwight Yoakam, Kris Kristofferson, Neil McCoy, Billy Currington, Collin Raye, Mark Chesnutt and Exile. Bushnell’s single, “What

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Free Concert Announced For Roosevelt County Fair

County and Christian music artist Chad Bushnell will provide a free concert at the Roosevelt County Fair on Friday, Aug. 8. According to his website, Bushnell displays the American Spirit in his lyrics and melodies. He has opened for famous artists including Dwight Yoakam, Kris Kristofferson, Neil McCoy, Billy Currington, Collin Raye, Mark Chesnutt and Exile. Bushnell’s single, “What

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Posted on July 31, 2025

Commissioners Discuss Traffic Requests

The Roosevelt County Commissioners agreed to send letters of support regarding two road conditions during their meeting held on July 22. Commissioners wrote a letter of support to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a project to reconstruct 7.1 miles of Montana Highway 13 between Wolf Point and Scobey from County Road 17-20-40 to County Road 17-2033. The letter was to support

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Commissioners Discuss Traffic Requests

The Roosevelt County Commissioners agreed to send letters of support regarding two road conditions during their meeting held on July 22. Commissioners wrote a letter of support to the U.S. Department of Transportation regarding a project to reconstruct 7.1 miles of Montana Highway 13 between Wolf Point and Scobey from County Road 17-20-40 to County Road 17-2033. The letter was to support

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Posted on July 31, 2025

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals July 31: Salisbury steaks, mashed potatoes, California medley, birthday cake and ice cream. Aug. 5: Spaghetti, mixed vegetables and dessert. Aug. 7: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, California medley and dessert.

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals July 31: Salisbury steaks, mashed potatoes, California medley, birthday cake and ice cream. Aug. 5: Spaghetti, mixed vegetables and dessert. Aug. 7: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, California medley and dessert.

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Posted on July 31, 2025

County Adds Attorney’s Services On Retainer

The Roosevelt County Commissioners agreed to have Laura Christoffersen be on retainer for the county attorney’s office to handle some civil cases. County Attorney Thomas Bleicher explained to commissioners that the services will probably be needed only three or four times a year. “She has more expertize in handling certain civil matters,” Bleicher said. Commissioners said the

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County Adds Attorney’s Services On Retainer

The Roosevelt County Commissioners agreed to have Laura Christoffersen be on retainer for the county attorney’s office to handle some civil cases. County Attorney Thomas Bleicher explained to commissioners that the services will probably be needed only three or four times a year. “She has more expertize in handling certain civil matters,” Bleicher said. Commissioners said the

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Posted on July 31, 2025

Wadopana Set In Wolf Point

The annual Wadopana Celebration is set for Aug. 1-3 in Wolf Point behind the Sherman Inn, beginning with Camping Day on Thursday, July 31. Grand Entries are set for Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 7 p.m. Head man dancer is Cody Eagleman and head woman dancer is Ethelyn Moccasin. Princess is Renee Smith and junior princess is Shailyn Smith. Flag bearer will be

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Wadopana Set In Wolf Point

The annual Wadopana Celebration is set for Aug. 1-3 in Wolf Point behind the Sherman Inn, beginning with Camping Day on Thursday, July 31. Grand Entries are set for Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and 7 p.m. Head man dancer is Cody Eagleman and head woman dancer is Ethelyn Moccasin. Princess is Renee Smith and junior princess is Shailyn Smith. Flag bearer will be

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Posted on July 31, 2025

Roosevelt County Holds 4-H Cloverbud Day For Young Students

The Roosevelt County 4-H Cloverbud Day was held at the Roosevelt County Complex on July 9. This day is to celebrate Cloverbuds – or 4-H members that are 5-8 years old. They can bring along helpers and friends too. The theme for the day was “Under the Sea,” and our buds made shark hats and jellyfish crafts. They also made water color spray water crafts with coffee filters. Being creative

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Roosevelt County Holds 4-H Cloverbud Day For Young Students

The Roosevelt County 4-H Cloverbud Day was held at the Roosevelt County Complex on July 9. This day is to celebrate Cloverbuds – or 4-H members that are 5-8 years old. They can bring along helpers and friends too. The theme for the day was “Under the Sea,” and our buds made shark hats and jellyfish crafts. They also made water color spray water crafts with coffee filters. Being creative

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Posted on July 31, 2025

State Still Has More Cows Than People

Montana’s famous cow-toperson ratio has narrowed a bit. U.S. Department of Agriculture data from early 2024 shows 2.12 million cattle roaming the state alongside 1.14 million people. That’s still nearly two cows for every Montanan, but it’s down from the more dramatic ratios of years past. As recently as 2022, the ratio was more than two cows per person. Of course, the statewide number

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State Still Has More Cows Than People

Montana’s famous cow-toperson ratio has narrowed a bit. U.S. Department of Agriculture data from early 2024 shows 2.12 million cattle roaming the state alongside 1.14 million people. That’s still nearly two cows for every Montanan, but it’s down from the more dramatic ratios of years past. As recently as 2022, the ratio was more than two cows per person. Of course, the statewide number

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Posted on July 31, 2025

Woman Faces Drug Related Charges

Jamie Rose Hoyt of Williston, N.D., is facing the felony charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and the misdemeanor charge of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia in Roosevelt County. According to court documents, deputies investigated a complaint in Culbertson regarding two individuals staying in someone else’s trailer without permission. Later in the day, the two individuals

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Woman Faces Drug Related Charges

Jamie Rose Hoyt of Williston, N.D., is facing the felony charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs and the misdemeanor charge of criminal possession of drug paraphernalia in Roosevelt County. According to court documents, deputies investigated a complaint in Culbertson regarding two individuals staying in someone else’s trailer without permission. Later in the day, the two individuals

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Posted on July 31, 2025

Bat Walk Scheduled At Fort Peck On Friday

What do bats do at night? Aerobatics! Join Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Fort Peck Interpretive Center to learn about and observe the fascinating world of bats and how they are important to our local ecosystem! The bat walk will take place beginning at the Downstream Campground Amphitheater, starting at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1. To kick things

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Bat Walk Scheduled At Fort Peck On Friday

What do bats do at night? Aerobatics! Join Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Fort Peck Interpretive Center to learn about and observe the fascinating world of bats and how they are important to our local ecosystem! The bat walk will take place beginning at the Downstream Campground Amphitheater, starting at 8:30 p.m. on Friday, Aug. 1. To kick things

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Posted on July 31, 2025

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Labatte Hopes Love Of Animals Leads To Awards

Labatte Hopes Love Of Animals Leads To Awards

Free Concert Announced For Roosevelt County Fair

Free Concert Announced For Roosevelt County Fair

Commissioners Discuss Traffic Requests

Commissioners Discuss Traffic Requests

Senior Menus

Senior Menus

County Adds Attorney’s Services On Retainer

County Adds Attorney’s Services On Retainer

Wadopana Set In Wolf Point

Wadopana Set In Wolf Point

Roosevelt County Holds 4-H Cloverbud Day For Young Students

Roosevelt County Holds 4-H Cloverbud Day For Young Students

State Still Has More Cows Than People

State Still Has More Cows Than People

Woman Faces Drug Related Charges

Woman Faces Drug Related Charges

Bat Walk Scheduled At Fort Peck On Friday

Bat Walk Scheduled At Fort Peck On Friday

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