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Choteau Wins Northern B Divisional Championship

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Choteau Wins Northern B Divisional Championship

Posted on November 13, 2025

Pastor Johnette Grefe

Pastor Johnette Virginia Ann Grefe, 87, of Reserve died Nov. 7, 2025, at the Billings Clinic. Visitation/viewing will be conducted from 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, through the evening of Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Fulkerson Funeral Memorial Chapel in Plentywood. Cremation will follow and a memorial service will be held at the Medicine Lake Lutheran Church in the summer of 2026.

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Pastor Johnette Grefe

Pastor Johnette Virginia Ann Grefe, 87, of Reserve died Nov. 7, 2025, at the Billings Clinic. Visitation/viewing will be conducted from 10 a.m. Saturday, Nov. 15, through the evening of Sunday, Nov. 16, at the Fulkerson Funeral Memorial Chapel in Plentywood. Cremation will follow and a memorial service will be held at the Medicine Lake Lutheran Church in the summer of 2026.

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Rodenberg, Nordwick Earn Honors

Wolf Point’s senior Lauren Rodenberg and Poplar’s senior Braelyn Nordwick each were voted to the second team for the District 2B All-Conference volleyball selections. All-State selections from District 2B included Malta’s senior Kendall Clausen, Fairview’s senior Macy Tjelde and Malta’s senior Denvyr Tuss. Other first-team selections were Harlem’s senior Kashlyn Speak Thunder,

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Rodenberg, Nordwick Earn Honors

Wolf Point’s senior Lauren Rodenberg and Poplar’s senior Braelyn Nordwick each were voted to the second team for the District 2B All-Conference volleyball selections. All-State selections from District 2B included Malta’s senior Kendall Clausen, Fairview’s senior Macy Tjelde and Malta’s senior Denvyr Tuss. Other first-team selections were Harlem’s senior Kashlyn Speak Thunder,

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Posted on November 13, 2025

Carlbom Charged With Sexual Intercourse Without Consent

John Joseph Carlbom is facing the charge of sexual intercourse without consent in Yellowstone County District Court. Carlbom, 51, is accused of raping a teenage girl during a visit to Billings. According to court records, the Billings Police Department started an investigation after a teenage girl reported that Carlbom had been communicating with her over texts and social media. During August,

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Carlbom Charged With Sexual Intercourse Without Consent

John Joseph Carlbom is facing the charge of sexual intercourse without consent in Yellowstone County District Court. Carlbom, 51, is accused of raping a teenage girl during a visit to Billings. According to court records, the Billings Police Department started an investigation after a teenage girl reported that Carlbom had been communicating with her over texts and social media. During August,

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Posted on November 13, 2025

Pheasant Release Program Contributes To Hunting Heritage

Every fall, birds are released across state lands, carefully chosen for their rich habitat, inviting both seasoned hunters and eager newcomers alike to step into the great outdoors. This initiative serves a dual purpose: to ignite a passion for hunting in those newly venturing into the field and to foster a sense of stewardship for the stunning landscapes that define our state. In Montana, the

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Pheasant Release Program Contributes To Hunting Heritage

Every fall, birds are released across state lands, carefully chosen for their rich habitat, inviting both seasoned hunters and eager newcomers alike to step into the great outdoors. This initiative serves a dual purpose: to ignite a passion for hunting in those newly venturing into the field and to foster a sense of stewardship for the stunning landscapes that define our state. In Montana, the

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Posted on November 13, 2025

Bainville Takes Fifth Place At Divisional Tournament

The Bainville Bulldogs took fifth place at the Eastern C divisional volleyball tournament held in Sidney during the weekend. The Bulldogs were eliminated by North Country, 2325, 25-20, 14-25, 15-25, on Friday, Nov, 7. Down by a 15-12 margin in the first set, Bainville battled back to a 16-16 deadlock on kills by Hailey Berwick and Addison Hansen. The Bulldogs kept rolling to take a 20-17

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Bainville Takes Fifth Place At Divisional Tournament

The Bainville Bulldogs took fifth place at the Eastern C divisional volleyball tournament held in Sidney during the weekend. The Bulldogs were eliminated by North Country, 2325, 25-20, 14-25, 15-25, on Friday, Nov, 7. Down by a 15-12 margin in the first set, Bainville battled back to a 16-16 deadlock on kills by Hailey Berwick and Addison Hansen. The Bulldogs kept rolling to take a 20-17

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Posted on November 13, 2025

Send Montana FWP Your Best Fishing Photo, Art

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is still searching for a photo to put on the front cover of the 2026 Fishing Regulations and a child’s drawing for the back cover. They’re looking for unique or unusual photos, perhaps a state record fish or a fish never previously seen on the cover. Help FWP show what diverse fish can be found in Montana. Photo Contest • Photo must be vertical (portrait)

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Send Montana FWP Your Best Fishing Photo, Art

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is still searching for a photo to put on the front cover of the 2026 Fishing Regulations and a child’s drawing for the back cover. They’re looking for unique or unusual photos, perhaps a state record fish or a fish never previously seen on the cover. Help FWP show what diverse fish can be found in Montana. Photo Contest • Photo must be vertical (portrait)

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Posted on November 13, 2025

Bulldogs Fight Off Savage

The Bainville Bulldogs survived a strong challenge from Savage to post a loser-out victory at the Eastern C divisional volleyball tournament on Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs emerged with a 2521, 25-20, 23-25, 25-23, win. In the first set, Bainville broke away from a 14-14 game with five straight points including a kill by Hailey Berwick and a block by Lila Butikofer. A tip by Hansen and

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Bulldogs Fight Off Savage

The Bainville Bulldogs survived a strong challenge from Savage to post a loser-out victory at the Eastern C divisional volleyball tournament on Friday afternoon. The Bulldogs emerged with a 2521, 25-20, 23-25, 25-23, win. In the first set, Bainville broke away from a 14-14 game with five straight points including a kill by Hailey Berwick and a block by Lila Butikofer. A tip by Hansen and

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Posted on November 13, 2025

Red Ribbon Runners

The Red Ribbon Run attracted many area athletes this year. The runners from each school who went the longest distances were honored by the Spotted Bull Recovery Center. Those runners included Charlie Kaasa and Ryder Bilger of Nashua, Bryce Fourstar and Isabelle Fourstar of Frazer, Keyden Hutchinson and Kenzlie Copenhaver of Frontier, Andrew Williamson and Cali Gorder of Wolf Point, Isaac Irizarry

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Red Ribbon Runners

The Red Ribbon Run attracted many area athletes this year. The runners from each school who went the longest distances were honored by the Spotted Bull Recovery Center. Those runners included Charlie Kaasa and Ryder Bilger of Nashua, Bryce Fourstar and Isabelle Fourstar of Frazer, Keyden Hutchinson and Kenzlie Copenhaver of Frontier, Andrew Williamson and Cali Gorder of Wolf Point, Isaac Irizarry

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Posted on November 13, 2025

Bulldogs Lose Match Against Jordan

The Bainville Bulldogs enjoyed a good start before falling to Jordan in the first round of the Eastern C divisional volleyball tournament in Sidney on Thursday, Nov. 6. Jordan won the match by a 16-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-13, final. In the first set, the serving of Lila Butikofer and net play of Hailey Berwick led the Bulldogs to a 17-10 advantage. Kills by Casey Myers and Berwick along with

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Bulldogs Lose Match Against Jordan

The Bainville Bulldogs enjoyed a good start before falling to Jordan in the first round of the Eastern C divisional volleyball tournament in Sidney on Thursday, Nov. 6. Jordan won the match by a 16-25, 25-17, 25-21, 25-13, final. In the first set, the serving of Lila Butikofer and net play of Hailey Berwick led the Bulldogs to a 17-10 advantage. Kills by Casey Myers and Berwick along with

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Posted on November 13, 2025

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Choteau Wins Northern B Divisional Championship

Choteau Wins Northern B Divisional Championship

Pastor Johnette Grefe

Pastor Johnette Grefe

Rodenberg, Nordwick Earn Honors

Rodenberg, Nordwick Earn Honors

Carlbom Charged With Sexual Intercourse Without Consent

Carlbom Charged With Sexual Intercourse Without Consent

Pheasant Release Program Contributes To Hunting Heritage

Pheasant Release Program Contributes To Hunting Heritage

Bainville Takes Fifth Place At Divisional Tournament

Bainville Takes Fifth Place At Divisional Tournament

Send Montana FWP Your Best Fishing Photo, Art

Send Montana FWP Your Best Fishing Photo, Art

Bulldogs Fight Off Savage

Bulldogs Fight Off Savage

Red Ribbon Runners

Red Ribbon Runners

Bulldogs Lose Match Against Jordan

Bulldogs Lose Match Against Jordan

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