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Hearing Conducted Prior To Jensen-Rowe Trial

A pre-trial hearing was conducted in Roosevelt County District Court on Wednesday, Dec. 10, regarding the trial scheduled for Wolf Point’s Brianna Jensen- Rowe. Jensen-Rowe is accused of killing her sister Jalinn on Aug. 3, 2024. The eight-day trial is scheduled for Feb. 2-11, 2026, in Wolf Point. Both the attorneys for the state and the defense reported to Judge Benjamin Fosland that they

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Hearing Conducted Prior To Jensen-Rowe Trial

A pre-trial hearing was conducted in Roosevelt County District Court on Wednesday, Dec. 10, regarding the trial scheduled for Wolf Point’s Brianna Jensen- Rowe. Jensen-Rowe is accused of killing her sister Jalinn on Aug. 3, 2024. The eight-day trial is scheduled for Feb. 2-11, 2026, in Wolf Point. Both the attorneys for the state and the defense reported to Judge Benjamin Fosland that they

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Posted on December 18, 2025

Culbertson Council Hears Construction Updates

The Culbertson Town Council held its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 15. There were seven members of the public present in the audience. Rick Knick addressed the council about construction at Big Sky Field. Plans to begin concrete work at the new building site were delayed as freezing temperatures set in. A visiting engineer on the project said the site would be active as soon as temperatures

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Culbertson Council Hears Construction Updates

The Culbertson Town Council held its regular meeting on Monday, Dec. 15. There were seven members of the public present in the audience. Rick Knick addressed the council about construction at Big Sky Field. Plans to begin concrete work at the new building site were delayed as freezing temperatures set in. A visiting engineer on the project said the site would be active as soon as temperatures

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Posted on December 18, 2025

Poplar Students Place At Culbertson Meet

Three Poplar High School students placed during the speech and drama meet in Culbertson on Saturday, Dec. 13. Kaylee Kohl earned second place in dramatic solo. Jay Culbertson took second in dramatic interpretation. Roseanna Youpee placed third in spontaneous oral interpretation.

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Poplar Students Place At Culbertson Meet

Three Poplar High School students placed during the speech and drama meet in Culbertson on Saturday, Dec. 13. Kaylee Kohl earned second place in dramatic solo. Jay Culbertson took second in dramatic interpretation. Roseanna Youpee placed third in spontaneous oral interpretation.

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Posted on December 18, 2025

Purvis Likes Being Cheerleader At School

Culbertson High School senior Jordan Purvis has enjoyed her role as one of the school’s cheerleaders for the past two years. “I like meeting new people and seeing them at the games,” Purvis said. “I like supporting the teams.” She explains that she joined the cheerleading program after encouragement from her best friend, Genesey Deen. “I thought it would be fun to spend more

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Purvis Likes Being Cheerleader At School

Culbertson High School senior Jordan Purvis has enjoyed her role as one of the school’s cheerleaders for the past two years. “I like meeting new people and seeing them at the games,” Purvis said. “I like supporting the teams.” She explains that she joined the cheerleading program after encouragement from her best friend, Genesey Deen. “I thought it would be fun to spend more

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Posted on December 18, 2025

Three Sentences Take Place In District Court

Three individuals were sentenced during hearings conducted in Roosevelt County District Court under Judge Benjamin Fosland on Wednesday, Dec. 10. After pleading to the charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs during a hearing in September, Anthony Douglas Miller was sentenced on Wednesday. Unlike other sentences on Wednesday, his sentence was not based on a joint recommendation by the

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Three Sentences Take Place In District Court

Three individuals were sentenced during hearings conducted in Roosevelt County District Court under Judge Benjamin Fosland on Wednesday, Dec. 10. After pleading to the charge of criminal possession of dangerous drugs during a hearing in September, Anthony Douglas Miller was sentenced on Wednesday. Unlike other sentences on Wednesday, his sentence was not based on a joint recommendation by the

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Posted on December 18, 2025

Downing, Daines Introduce Bill To Support Irrigation

U.S. Rep. Troy Downing (MT-02) and U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act.” The bill reaffirms that the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) retains exclusive ownership, operational control and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone fish bypass channel, built to support the recovery of the endangered pallid sturgeon. Downing and

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Downing, Daines Introduce Bill To Support Irrigation

U.S. Rep. Troy Downing (MT-02) and U.S. Sen. Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the “Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act.” The bill reaffirms that the Bureau of Reclamation (BOR) retains exclusive ownership, operational control and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone fish bypass channel, built to support the recovery of the endangered pallid sturgeon. Downing and

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Posted on December 18, 2025

Influenza Makes It Way To Roosevelt County

Influenza A was diagnosed in a Roosevelt County resident who had no travel history on Monday, Dec. 8. The Fort Peck Tribal Health Department has also reported one case of influenza this season. Report Influenza is a reportable condition in Montana. Anyone who has knowledge of a case must report it to the local health jurisdiction. Cases are reported from county to state weekly, on an aggregate

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Influenza Makes It Way To Roosevelt County

Influenza A was diagnosed in a Roosevelt County resident who had no travel history on Monday, Dec. 8. The Fort Peck Tribal Health Department has also reported one case of influenza this season. Report Influenza is a reportable condition in Montana. Anyone who has knowledge of a case must report it to the local health jurisdiction. Cases are reported from county to state weekly, on an aggregate

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Posted on December 18, 2025

Fire Destroys Wolf Point Elevator

A huge fire, which could be viewed through many parts of Wolf Point, destroyed the grain elevator during the late morning of Wednesday, Dec. 10. Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department’s chief Clint Bushman reported that the blaze started off with containment and utility issues. “We we very aware of those less fortunate staying inside of the old office building attached to the south side of

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Fire Destroys Wolf Point Elevator

A huge fire, which could be viewed through many parts of Wolf Point, destroyed the grain elevator during the late morning of Wednesday, Dec. 10. Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department’s chief Clint Bushman reported that the blaze started off with containment and utility issues. “We we very aware of those less fortunate staying inside of the old office building attached to the south side of

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Posted on December 18, 2025

Senior News

What is a senior congregate meal? A senior congregate meal is a program that provides a hot, homecooked meal to adults 60 and older, and their spouses, in an accessible group setting. Menus are focused on meeting USDA dietary guidelines. Beyond providing nourishing food to eat and options to socialize, congregate meal sites may offer other services to improve participants’ health and wellbeing.

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Senior News

What is a senior congregate meal? A senior congregate meal is a program that provides a hot, homecooked meal to adults 60 and older, and their spouses, in an accessible group setting. Menus are focused on meeting USDA dietary guidelines. Beyond providing nourishing food to eat and options to socialize, congregate meal sites may offer other services to improve participants’ health and wellbeing.

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Posted on December 18, 2025

An Audience With Santa

Santa visits with Culbertson’s Kaycee Rhodes during the Culbertson Women’s Club’s annual Breakfast with Santa event held at the town hall building Saturday, Dec. 13. (Photo by James Walling)

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An Audience With Santa

Santa visits with Culbertson’s Kaycee Rhodes during the Culbertson Women’s Club’s annual Breakfast with Santa event held at the town hall building Saturday, Dec. 13. (Photo by James Walling)

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Posted on December 18, 2025

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Hearing Conducted Prior To Jensen-Rowe Trial

Hearing Conducted Prior To Jensen-Rowe Trial

Culbertson Council Hears Construction Updates

Culbertson Council Hears Construction Updates

Poplar Students Place At Culbertson Meet

Poplar Students Place At Culbertson Meet

Purvis Likes Being Cheerleader At School

Purvis Likes Being Cheerleader At School

Three Sentences Take Place In District Court

Three Sentences Take Place In District Court

Downing, Daines Introduce Bill To Support Irrigation

Downing, Daines Introduce Bill To Support Irrigation

Influenza Makes It Way To Roosevelt County

Influenza Makes It Way To Roosevelt County

Fire Destroys Wolf Point Elevator

Fire Destroys Wolf Point Elevator

Senior News

Senior News

An Audience With Santa

An Audience With Santa

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