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This week has been real cold, but we enjoyed seeing the full snow moon on Lincoln’s birthday. I trust you have had a wonderful Valentines Day, honoring your spouse. I have. The Lustre Lions Leaguers 1 team had the highest score in the competition at Bozeman in Robotics performance with a score of 265. They were Justin Schiller, Christian Nell, Nancy Schiller and Bryanna Allen. The Broadwater

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Lustre News

This week has been real cold, but we enjoyed seeing the full snow moon on Lincoln’s birthday. I trust you have had a wonderful Valentines Day, honoring your spouse. I have. The Lustre Lions Leaguers 1 team had the highest score in the competition at Bozeman in Robotics performance with a score of 265. They were Justin Schiller, Christian Nell, Nancy Schiller and Bryanna Allen. The Broadwater

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Posted on February 20, 2025

Froid/Lake Boys Defeat Fusion

Froid/Lake’s boys’ basketball squad handed Richey/ Lambert a 46-36 loss during conference action in Lambert on Friday, Feb. 14. The Red Hawks held a 33-30 advantage at the end of the third quarter. Carson Kelm hit a three-pointer to increase the margin to 36-30 with 5:31 left to play. After a basket by Quad Marshall for the Fusion, Froid/ Lake struck for the next seven points on a three-pointer

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Froid/Lake Boys Defeat Fusion

Froid/Lake’s boys’ basketball squad handed Richey/ Lambert a 46-36 loss during conference action in Lambert on Friday, Feb. 14. The Red Hawks held a 33-30 advantage at the end of the third quarter. Carson Kelm hit a three-pointer to increase the margin to 36-30 with 5:31 left to play. After a basket by Quad Marshall for the Fusion, Froid/ Lake struck for the next seven points on a three-pointer

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Posted on February 20, 2025

Area Feels Extreme Cold

By James Walling Ted Jamba with the National Weather Service in Glasgow told the Community News that high temps stayed well below freezing Monday morning, with wind chills in excess of -60 across much of the region. Jamba said the lows are expected to be followed by a warming trend that will produce highs around 49 degrees in Poplar and 47 in Culbertson by Monday of next week. “Get out

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Area Feels Extreme Cold

By James Walling Ted Jamba with the National Weather Service in Glasgow told the Community News that high temps stayed well below freezing Monday morning, with wind chills in excess of -60 across much of the region. Jamba said the lows are expected to be followed by a warming trend that will produce highs around 49 degrees in Poplar and 47 in Culbertson by Monday of next week. “Get out

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Posted on February 20, 2025

TEB Approves Buffalo Program, Transit Requests, ID Checklist

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its full board meeting Feb. 10 in Poplar. The board approved the Fish and Game Department’s Buffalo Program to accept the bid from Jonny Bearcub Stiffarm for the positions in Grant #3273 for the ecolodge/ community education coordinator positions. The tribal maintenance department’s request to pay FY24 to Hill Enterprises was approved in the amount

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TEB Approves Buffalo Program, Transit Requests, ID Checklist

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its full board meeting Feb. 10 in Poplar. The board approved the Fish and Game Department’s Buffalo Program to accept the bid from Jonny Bearcub Stiffarm for the positions in Grant #3273 for the ecolodge/ community education coordinator positions. The tribal maintenance department’s request to pay FY24 to Hill Enterprises was approved in the amount

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Posted on February 20, 2025

Senior Night

Wolf Point cheerleader Kaleah White Bear and her family presented star quilts to (from left) Karli McGowan, Rebel Mays and Ali Corpron. Other recipients from White Bear were Isabella Sanchez and Nellie Garfield. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Senior Night

Wolf Point cheerleader Kaleah White Bear and her family presented star quilts to (from left) Karli McGowan, Rebel Mays and Ali Corpron. Other recipients from White Bear were Isabella Sanchez and Nellie Garfield. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on February 20, 2025

Beef Labeling Act Helps Level Playing Field

The American Beef Labeling Act introduced in Congress last week will increase fairness for ranchers and improve transparency for consumers, Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer said, lauding the bill. National Farmers Union on Wednesday, Feb. 5, also announced support of the ABLA introduced by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.). The legislation codifies mandatory

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Beef Labeling Act Helps Level Playing Field

The American Beef Labeling Act introduced in Congress last week will increase fairness for ranchers and improve transparency for consumers, Montana Farmers Union President Walter Schweitzer said, lauding the bill. National Farmers Union on Wednesday, Feb. 5, also announced support of the ABLA introduced by Senators John Thune (R-S.D.) and Cory Booker (D-N.J.). The legislation codifies mandatory

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Posted on February 20, 2025

Matejovsky, Escarcega Win State Titles

Roosevelt County has reason to be proud with two high school wrestlers capturing state titles at the girls’ state wrestling meet held in Billings. Wolf Point’s eighth-grader Annaleigh Matejovsky at 120 pounds and Poplar’s senior Angelina Escarcega at 100 pounds earned gold medals during action on Saturday, Feb. 15. Escarcega pinned Lockwood’s Wai Fandrich in 1:23 for the title. Escarcega

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Matejovsky, Escarcega Win State Titles

Roosevelt County has reason to be proud with two high school wrestlers capturing state titles at the girls’ state wrestling meet held in Billings. Wolf Point’s eighth-grader Annaleigh Matejovsky at 120 pounds and Poplar’s senior Angelina Escarcega at 100 pounds earned gold medals during action on Saturday, Feb. 15. Escarcega pinned Lockwood’s Wai Fandrich in 1:23 for the title. Escarcega

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Posted on February 20, 2025

Noxious Weed Council Meets March 10

The Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council will meet beginning on Monday, March 10, for the fall business meeting at the Delta Hotel in Helena. The council will review applications for the 2025 Noxious Weed Trust Fund grants through a series of hearings March 10-12. Funding deliberations will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12. Meetings will be conducted in-person with the option

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Noxious Weed Council Meets March 10

The Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council will meet beginning on Monday, March 10, for the fall business meeting at the Delta Hotel in Helena. The council will review applications for the 2025 Noxious Weed Trust Fund grants through a series of hearings March 10-12. Funding deliberations will take place at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, March 12. Meetings will be conducted in-person with the option

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Posted on February 20, 2025

Wolves Knock Off Poplar, 56-50

Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball team enjoyed excellent shooting in the first half and fought off Poplar, 56-50, to end the regular season on Saturday, Feb. 15. The three-point shooting of Roper Flaten and Jett Azure led the Wolves to a 22-13 advantage in the first quarter. Sean Hamilton hit a 17-footer and Richard Campbell connected from three-point range to increase the margin to 30-15

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Wolves Knock Off Poplar, 56-50

Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball team enjoyed excellent shooting in the first half and fought off Poplar, 56-50, to end the regular season on Saturday, Feb. 15. The three-point shooting of Roper Flaten and Jett Azure led the Wolves to a 22-13 advantage in the first quarter. Sean Hamilton hit a 17-footer and Richard Campbell connected from three-point range to increase the margin to 30-15

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Posted on February 20, 2025

Improvements Continue On Buffalo Trail

Improvements continue to be made to attract tourists to the buffalo trail on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation located north of Poplar. During 2024, the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes were the recipients of a fouryear, $5 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The grant was awarded by the America the Beautiful Challenge program. The results of the grant will

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Improvements Continue On Buffalo Trail

Improvements continue to be made to attract tourists to the buffalo trail on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation located north of Poplar. During 2024, the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes were the recipients of a fouryear, $5 million grant from the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. The grant was awarded by the America the Beautiful Challenge program. The results of the grant will

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Posted on February 20, 2025

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Lustre News

Lustre News

Froid/Lake Boys Defeat Fusion

Froid/Lake Boys Defeat Fusion

Area Feels Extreme Cold

Area Feels Extreme Cold

TEB Approves Buffalo Program, Transit Requests, ID Checklist

TEB Approves Buffalo Program, Transit Requests, ID Checklist

Senior Night

Senior Night

Beef Labeling Act Helps Level Playing Field

Beef Labeling Act Helps Level Playing Field

Matejovsky, Escarcega Win State Titles

Matejovsky, Escarcega Win State Titles

Noxious Weed Council Meets March 10

Noxious Weed Council Meets March 10

Wolves Knock Off Poplar, 56-50

Wolves Knock Off Poplar, 56-50

Improvements Continue On Buffalo Trail

Improvements Continue On Buffalo Trail

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