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Turns Around Sees Increased Attendance

The 18th annual Turns Around Celebration is in the books. The Poplar-based powwow took place Aug. 15-17. Attendance has been growing for the last few years and visitors were treated to uncharacteristically cool weather and a green landscape for the summertime event. Grand entries and a variety of dance contests and specials were held Friday night at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 7 p.m.

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Turns Around Sees Increased Attendance

The 18th annual Turns Around Celebration is in the books. The Poplar-based powwow took place Aug. 15-17. Attendance has been growing for the last few years and visitors were treated to uncharacteristically cool weather and a green landscape for the summertime event. Grand entries and a variety of dance contests and specials were held Friday night at 7 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday at 1 and 7 p.m.

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Posted on August 21, 2025

Educators Gather For Training In Helena

The Montana Chamber Foundation hosted its Professional Development-Rise Up with Empowered event in Helena over the past weekend. In total, 38 educators visited from across the state, with multiple teachers from area schools attending. “We had such a fun time in Helena with amazing teachers from across the state,” MCF workforce specialist Tiana Yates told the Community News. “When asking

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Educators Gather For Training In Helena

The Montana Chamber Foundation hosted its Professional Development-Rise Up with Empowered event in Helena over the past weekend. In total, 38 educators visited from across the state, with multiple teachers from area schools attending. “We had such a fun time in Helena with amazing teachers from across the state,” MCF workforce specialist Tiana Yates told the Community News. “When asking

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Posted on August 21, 2025

First Day

Lila (left) and Lillian Gustafson head to class at Southside on Monday, Aug. 18. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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First Day

Lila (left) and Lillian Gustafson head to class at Southside on Monday, Aug. 18. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on August 21, 2025

Prevention Speaker Discusses Suicide Awareness In Area

Karl Rosston, suicide prevention coordinator, provided information regarding suicide prevention in Roosevelt County last week. After being a speaker at an assembly for Wolf Point teachers on Wednesday, Aug. 13, Rosston delivered presentations to health care professionals in Wolf Point, Poplar and Culbertson on Thursday, Aug. 14. He said one of his goals during the presentations was to increase

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Prevention Speaker Discusses Suicide Awareness In Area

Karl Rosston, suicide prevention coordinator, provided information regarding suicide prevention in Roosevelt County last week. After being a speaker at an assembly for Wolf Point teachers on Wednesday, Aug. 13, Rosston delivered presentations to health care professionals in Wolf Point, Poplar and Culbertson on Thursday, Aug. 14. He said one of his goals during the presentations was to increase

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Posted on August 21, 2025

Wolf Point’s Flag Football Program Looks Forward To Second Season

The Wolf Point Lady Wolves are excited to open their second year competing in flag football. Returning starters for the team include Addy Smith, Teagan Williams, Anna Matejovsky, Marley Moran, Harper Weeks, Navy Weeks, Elli Ryan, McKinlee Paulson and Kai Villaluz. Coach Cody Larson said, “Our strength is having really decent speed across the board.” One addition to the squad is Maci

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Wolf Point’s Flag Football Program Looks Forward To Second Season

The Wolf Point Lady Wolves are excited to open their second year competing in flag football. Returning starters for the team include Addy Smith, Teagan Williams, Anna Matejovsky, Marley Moran, Harper Weeks, Navy Weeks, Elli Ryan, McKinlee Paulson and Kai Villaluz. Coach Cody Larson said, “Our strength is having really decent speed across the board.” One addition to the squad is Maci

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Posted on August 21, 2025

Fort Kipp Celebration This Weekend

The annual Fort Kipp Celebration is set for Friday through Saturday. Camping day is Thursday. Dance categories will include adult men’s grass, chicken, fancy and traditional and women’s jingle, fancy and traditional, with categories for teen boys and girls, juniors, tiny tots and golden age contestants. Grand entries are planned Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and

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Fort Kipp Celebration This Weekend

The annual Fort Kipp Celebration is set for Friday through Saturday. Camping day is Thursday. Dance categories will include adult men’s grass, chicken, fancy and traditional and women’s jingle, fancy and traditional, with categories for teen boys and girls, juniors, tiny tots and golden age contestants. Grand entries are planned Friday at 7 p.m., Saturday at 1 and 7 p.m. and Sunday at 1 and

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Posted on August 21, 2025

Local Man Makes Successful Return To State Games

More than two years after suffering a stroke, area resident Darryl Ricker Sr. was back at his home away from home this summer. He has been a competitor at the Big Sky State Games for years and he was happy to finally return to run in Billings this past July. He said some fellow competitors were pleased to see the return of the 65 year old. “Some of them thought I died,” Ricker laughed.

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Local Man Makes Successful Return To State Games

More than two years after suffering a stroke, area resident Darryl Ricker Sr. was back at his home away from home this summer. He has been a competitor at the Big Sky State Games for years and he was happy to finally return to run in Billings this past July. He said some fellow competitors were pleased to see the return of the 65 year old. “Some of them thought I died,” Ricker laughed.

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Posted on August 21, 2025

TEB Approves Funds For Head Start

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its regular full board meeting on Monday, Aug. 11. The board voted to approve the food distribution refunding proposal and budget for the period Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026, in the amount of $710,525 for the following service areas: health insurance, travel/mileage, membership and dues, insurance/facility maintenance, utilities-heating/electric,

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TEB Approves Funds For Head Start

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its regular full board meeting on Monday, Aug. 11. The board voted to approve the food distribution refunding proposal and budget for the period Oct. 1, 2025, through Sept. 30, 2026, in the amount of $710,525 for the following service areas: health insurance, travel/mileage, membership and dues, insurance/facility maintenance, utilities-heating/electric,

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Posted on August 21, 2025

Wolf Point Holds Golf Club Championship Tournament

Rodney Paulson in the men’s division and T’Elle Evans in the women’s division won the titles for gross scores at the Wolf Point Airport Club’s championship held on Saturday, Aug. 16. Paulson and Evans each defended their championships from last year For net score, Jake Good Bear won the title in the men’s division. McKinlee Paulson was the winner for net score in the women’s

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Wolf Point Holds Golf Club Championship Tournament

Rodney Paulson in the men’s division and T’Elle Evans in the women’s division won the titles for gross scores at the Wolf Point Airport Club’s championship held on Saturday, Aug. 16. Paulson and Evans each defended their championships from last year For net score, Jake Good Bear won the title in the men’s division. McKinlee Paulson was the winner for net score in the women’s

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Posted on August 21, 2025

Stuber On The Stairs

Atticus Stuber tackles the inflatable staircase in Culbertson at the Roosevelt County Fair August 8 in Culbertson. (Photo by James Walling)

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Stuber On The Stairs

Atticus Stuber tackles the inflatable staircase in Culbertson at the Roosevelt County Fair August 8 in Culbertson. (Photo by James Walling)

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Posted on August 21, 2025

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Turns Around Sees Increased Attendance

Turns Around Sees Increased Attendance

Educators Gather For Training In Helena

Educators Gather For Training In Helena

First Day

First Day

Prevention Speaker Discusses Suicide Awareness In Area

Prevention Speaker Discusses Suicide Awareness In Area

Wolf Point’s Flag Football Program Looks Forward To Second Season

Wolf Point’s Flag Football Program Looks Forward To Second Season

Fort Kipp Celebration This Weekend

Fort Kipp Celebration This Weekend

Local Man Makes Successful Return To State Games

Local Man Makes Successful Return To State Games

TEB Approves Funds For Head Start

TEB Approves Funds For Head Start

Wolf Point Holds Golf Club Championship Tournament

Wolf Point Holds Golf Club Championship Tournament

Stuber On The Stairs

Stuber On The Stairs

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