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School Board Passes Hires, Cook Shack Expansion

The Culbertson School Board met in pre-session for budget training on July 15 at 5:30 p.m. and met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. Trustees present were Chris Petersen, Chair, Wendy Becker, Amber Fox, Lisa Steppler and Verlin Steppler. Representatives were Nicole Simonsen and Lora Finnicum. A motion passed to adopt Policies 5231-P(3) Leaves of Absence, 1130 Committees, 7425 Extra-Curricular

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School Board Passes Hires, Cook Shack Expansion

The Culbertson School Board met in pre-session for budget training on July 15 at 5:30 p.m. and met in regular session at 6:30 p.m. Trustees present were Chris Petersen, Chair, Wendy Becker, Amber Fox, Lisa Steppler and Verlin Steppler. Representatives were Nicole Simonsen and Lora Finnicum. A motion passed to adopt Policies 5231-P(3) Leaves of Absence, 1130 Committees, 7425 Extra-Curricular

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Posted on July 24, 2025

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals July 24: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and dessert. July 29: Pizza, broccoli salad and Snicker salad. July 31: Salisbury steaks, mashed potatoes, California medley, birthday cake and ice cream.

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals July 24: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and dessert. July 29: Pizza, broccoli salad and Snicker salad. July 31: Salisbury steaks, mashed potatoes, California medley, birthday cake and ice cream.

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Posted on July 24, 2025

Froid Council Approves Cell Tower Upgrade

The Froid Town Council held its regular meeting July 14. A broken lift station pump was reported and discussed. A replacement is being ordered, with the possible purchase of a rebuilt or used pump. It was reported that a Department of Environmental Quality “sludge judge” will arrive to test the town’s lagoon. More information is expected at the August council meeting. Council members

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Froid Council Approves Cell Tower Upgrade

The Froid Town Council held its regular meeting July 14. A broken lift station pump was reported and discussed. A replacement is being ordered, with the possible purchase of a rebuilt or used pump. It was reported that a Department of Environmental Quality “sludge judge” will arrive to test the town’s lagoon. More information is expected at the August council meeting. Council members

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Posted on July 24, 2025

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Every month, Action for Eastern Montana Area 1 on Aging in Glendive publishes a monthly newsletter for Area 1 counties. Counties included in Area 1 are Carter, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, McCone, Phillips, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sheridan, Treasure, Valley and Wibaux counties. These newsletters include information for seniors about: Medicare, Medicare

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Every month, Action for Eastern Montana Area 1 on Aging in Glendive publishes a monthly newsletter for Area 1 counties. Counties included in Area 1 are Carter, Custer, Daniels, Dawson, Fallon, Garfield, McCone, Phillips, Powder River, Prairie, Richland, Roosevelt, Rosebud, Sheridan, Treasure, Valley and Wibaux counties. These newsletters include information for seniors about: Medicare, Medicare

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Posted on July 24, 2025

Oelkers Reflects On National County Convention Experience

Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers recently returned from his first National Association of Counties (NACo) Convention, held this year in Philadelphia. As a first-time attendee, Commissioner Oelkers said the experience was both informative and energizing— offering valuable insights into how counties across the nation are tackling shared challenges and shaping policy together. “The

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Oelkers Reflects On National County Convention Experience

Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers recently returned from his first National Association of Counties (NACo) Convention, held this year in Philadelphia. As a first-time attendee, Commissioner Oelkers said the experience was both informative and energizing— offering valuable insights into how counties across the nation are tackling shared challenges and shaping policy together. “The

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Posted on July 24, 2025

State’s New Brand Reaches Wolf Point

Montana’s new brand was featured during both parades at the Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede on July 11-12. Montana Department of Commerce officials noted the brand is inspired by and created to represent Montanans by promoting the entire state, attracting and dispersing travel, celebrating and marketing Montana’s businesses, welcoming new businesses, uplifting rural communities and their

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State’s New Brand Reaches Wolf Point

Montana’s new brand was featured during both parades at the Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede on July 11-12. Montana Department of Commerce officials noted the brand is inspired by and created to represent Montanans by promoting the entire state, attracting and dispersing travel, celebrating and marketing Montana’s businesses, welcoming new businesses, uplifting rural communities and their

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Posted on July 24, 2025

Lego Guy Visits Froid

Lego Guy Curtis Mork (left) posed during a visit at the Froid Library on July 10 with Medicine Lake’s Everett Roness, Joe Montgomery, Dawson Montgomery, Jamie Albaugh, Adalynn Davis and Greyson Challstrom. (Photo submitted)

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Lego Guy Visits Froid

Lego Guy Curtis Mork (left) posed during a visit at the Froid Library on July 10 with Medicine Lake’s Everett Roness, Joe Montgomery, Dawson Montgomery, Jamie Albaugh, Adalynn Davis and Greyson Challstrom. (Photo submitted)

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Posted on July 24, 2025

Vacation Bible Adventure

A total of 17 volunteers from the Mosaic Church in Littleton, Colo., are helping this week with the at Gospel Fellowship Church. Mission work will include serving food to the homeless, assisting at the food pantry and cleaning street alleys. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Vacation Bible Adventure

A total of 17 volunteers from the Mosaic Church in Littleton, Colo., are helping this week with the at Gospel Fellowship Church. Mission work will include serving food to the homeless, assisting at the food pantry and cleaning street alleys. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on July 24, 2025

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center last week included: Phillip Azure Jr., 22, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Bryn Barber, 40, Great Falls, hold for other agency. Dale Barton, 34, Glendive, hold for other agency. Vincent Bell, 33, Billings, hold for other agency. Avis BigTrack, 33, Fort Kipp, hold for other agency. Mylon Blacksmith, 29, Lodge Grass, hold

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Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center last week included: Phillip Azure Jr., 22, Wolf Point, hold for other agency. Bryn Barber, 40, Great Falls, hold for other agency. Dale Barton, 34, Glendive, hold for other agency. Vincent Bell, 33, Billings, hold for other agency. Avis BigTrack, 33, Fort Kipp, hold for other agency. Mylon Blacksmith, 29, Lodge Grass, hold

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Posted on July 24, 2025

State Maintains Near Record Low Unemployment

Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 2.8 percent in June, marking the ninth straight month under 3 percent and four consecutive years of unemployment at or below 3.4 percent, a new record. “With more Montanans working now than ever before and historically low unemployment, we’re seeing the results of our pro-jobs policies,” Gianforte said. “This

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State Maintains Near Record Low Unemployment

Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced Montana’s unemployment rate remained at 2.8 percent in June, marking the ninth straight month under 3 percent and four consecutive years of unemployment at or below 3.4 percent, a new record. “With more Montanans working now than ever before and historically low unemployment, we’re seeing the results of our pro-jobs policies,” Gianforte said. “This

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Posted on July 24, 2025

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School Board Passes Hires, Cook Shack Expansion

School Board Passes Hires, Cook Shack Expansion

Senior Menus

Senior Menus

Froid Council Approves Cell Tower Upgrade

Froid Council Approves Cell Tower Upgrade

Senior News

Senior News

Oelkers Reflects On National County Convention Experience

Oelkers Reflects On National County Convention Experience

State’s New Brand Reaches Wolf Point

State’s New Brand Reaches Wolf Point

Lego Guy Visits Froid

Lego Guy Visits Froid

Vacation Bible Adventure

Vacation Bible Adventure

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

State Maintains Near Record Low Unemployment

State Maintains Near Record Low Unemployment

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