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Threatening Charge Dropped During Orozco Hearing

More than 20 Froid residents traveled to the Missouri River Courthouse in Great Falls for the second time in as many weeks to show support for Roberto Orozco-Ramirez and his family at a hearing in U.S. District Court on Monday, Feb. 9. Orozco faces one charge of Illegal Reentry to the U.S., which carries a possible penalty of two years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He pleaded not guilty. A

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Threatening Charge Dropped During Orozco Hearing

More than 20 Froid residents traveled to the Missouri River Courthouse in Great Falls for the second time in as many weeks to show support for Roberto Orozco-Ramirez and his family at a hearing in U.S. District Court on Monday, Feb. 9. Orozco faces one charge of Illegal Reentry to the U.S., which carries a possible penalty of two years in prison and a $250,000 fine. He pleaded not guilty. A

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School Menus

Wolf Point School Feb. 16: Breakfast: Cinnamon twists and apples. Lunch: Spaghetti and meat balls, salad and pears. Feb. 17: Breakfast: Bacon, egg and cheese rolls and melon chunks. Lunch: Chicken fajita melts, corn and applesauce. Feb. 18: Breakfast: Mini strawberry cream cheese bagels and mixed berries. Lunch: Ham potato soup, cauliflower, carrots and mixed fruit. Feb. 19 : Breakfast:

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Wolf Point School Feb. 16: Breakfast: Cinnamon twists and apples. Lunch: Spaghetti and meat balls, salad and pears. Feb. 17: Breakfast: Bacon, egg and cheese rolls and melon chunks. Lunch: Chicken fajita melts, corn and applesauce. Feb. 18: Breakfast: Mini strawberry cream cheese bagels and mixed berries. Lunch: Ham potato soup, cauliflower, carrots and mixed fruit. Feb. 19 : Breakfast:

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Downing Testifies In Support Of Irrigation District, Farmers

Working in support of eastern Montana’s agriculture, U.S. Rep. Troy Downing, R-Mont., testified in support of his bill, the Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act, before the House Committee on Natural Resources on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The bill seeks to have the Bureau of Reclamation retain exclusive ownership, operational control and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone’s

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Downing Testifies In Support Of Irrigation District, Farmers

Working in support of eastern Montana’s agriculture, U.S. Rep. Troy Downing, R-Mont., testified in support of his bill, the Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act, before the House Committee on Natural Resources on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The bill seeks to have the Bureau of Reclamation retain exclusive ownership, operational control and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone’s

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College News

Bismarck State College announces the president’s honor roll for the fall 2025 semester. The following area students have maintained at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.00 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes and qualify for the BSC president’s honor roll. Jahrone Kendall, Poplar,* Junior Morris, Culbertson.* Adeia Erickson, Wolf Point. *Designates

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Bismarck State College announces the president’s honor roll for the fall 2025 semester. The following area students have maintained at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.00 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes and qualify for the BSC president’s honor roll. Jahrone Kendall, Poplar,* Junior Morris, Culbertson.* Adeia Erickson, Wolf Point. *Designates

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Senior Profile

Culbertson High School senior Levi Kauten moved to Culbertson from Miles City three years ago and is enjoying his time in northeastern Montana. His favorite hobby is working on cars. He fixed up a 1989 F-150 and brought a 1986 Charger. He said it took him three months to repair the vehicle. “The truck was sitting there for 13 years,” Kauten said. He said he learned auto mechanics from

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Culbertson High School senior Levi Kauten moved to Culbertson from Miles City three years ago and is enjoying his time in northeastern Montana. His favorite hobby is working on cars. He fixed up a 1989 F-150 and brought a 1986 Charger. He said it took him three months to repair the vehicle. “The truck was sitting there for 13 years,” Kauten said. He said he learned auto mechanics from

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Judges

National History Day judges (from left) Marty Reum, Chris Dschaak and Shirley McCrea listen to information during the competition on Tuesday. Other judges were Pat Will and Dyan Youpee. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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National History Day judges (from left) Marty Reum, Chris Dschaak and Shirley McCrea listen to information during the competition on Tuesday. Other judges were Pat Will and Dyan Youpee. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Dressed For The Game

Culbertson’s young cheerleaders (from left) Josie Rhodes, Gabby Lee and Norma Petersen show their school spirit at the high school basketball games against Brockton. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Dressed For The Game

Culbertson’s young cheerleaders (from left) Josie Rhodes, Gabby Lee and Norma Petersen show their school spirit at the high school basketball games against Brockton. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Honors

The display by Evelyn Turcotte regarding Native American boarding schools won for best indigenous project and people’s choice. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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The display by Evelyn Turcotte regarding Native American boarding schools won for best indigenous project and people’s choice. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Report

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 137 calls from Feb. 2-9. The calls included the following: Feb. 2 Deputies assisted the Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice at Wolf Point tribal housing for a report of a possible assault. An adult male was arrested by FPTDLJ and taken to tribal jail. Feb. 3 Deputies were asked to remove two females by a homeowner. Once deputies

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Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Report

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 137 calls from Feb. 2-9. The calls included the following: Feb. 2 Deputies assisted the Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice at Wolf Point tribal housing for a report of a possible assault. An adult male was arrested by FPTDLJ and taken to tribal jail. Feb. 3 Deputies were asked to remove two females by a homeowner. Once deputies

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Frazer Fans

Young cheerleaders and a Bearcub mascot support Frazer’s basketball teams during games on Tuesday, Feb. 3. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Young cheerleaders and a Bearcub mascot support Frazer’s basketball teams during games on Tuesday, Feb. 3. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Threatening Charge Dropped During Orozco Hearing

Threatening Charge Dropped During Orozco Hearing

School Menus

School Menus

Downing Testifies In Support Of Irrigation District, Farmers

Downing Testifies In Support Of Irrigation District, Farmers

College News

College News

Senior Profile

Senior Profile

Judges

Judges

Dressed For The Game

Dressed For The Game

Honors

Honors

Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Report

Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Report

Frazer Fans

Frazer Fans

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