2026 – Page 118 – Northern Plains Independent

Hobo Season

Train hopping traffic has picked up along the BNSF Hi-Line with the warmer weather. These two women paused to accept water and cash from passersby on 1st Ave. S. in Glasgow May 21 as they headed to board a westbound freight. (Photo by James Walling)

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Hobo Season

Train hopping traffic has picked up along the BNSF Hi-Line with the warmer weather. These two women paused to accept water and cash from passersby on 1st Ave. S. in Glasgow May 21 as they headed to board a westbound freight. (Photo by James Walling)

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Posted on May 28, 2026

Editorial

Some people may wonder why members of this newspaper are taking on the responsibility of informing the public that Wesley Headdress might not be eligible to serve as the Roosevelt County sheriff. It’s not a personal attack on the candidate, but rather a statement that the law should be followed. Montana’s law clearly says that a person isn’t eligible for the position of sheriff if he

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Some people may wonder why members of this newspaper are taking on the responsibility of informing the public that Wesley Headdress might not be eligible to serve as the Roosevelt County sheriff. It’s not a personal attack on the candidate, but rather a statement that the law should be followed. Montana’s law clearly says that a person isn’t eligible for the position of sheriff if he

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Posted on May 28, 2026

State’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.5 Percent

Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced Montana’s unemployment rate ticked down to 3.5 percent in April. Montana’s unemployment rate was lower than the national unemployment rate, which remained unchanged over the month at 4.3 percent. “As businesses grow and expand in Montana, we want to ensure our workforce is able to meet their employment needs,” Gianforte said. Roosevelt County is

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State’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.5 Percent

Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced Montana’s unemployment rate ticked down to 3.5 percent in April. Montana’s unemployment rate was lower than the national unemployment rate, which remained unchanged over the month at 4.3 percent. “As businesses grow and expand in Montana, we want to ensure our workforce is able to meet their employment needs,” Gianforte said. Roosevelt County is

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Posted on May 28, 2026

City Council Holds May Meeting

The Wolf Point City Council held its regular meeting Monday, May 18. The full council was in attendance. During public comment, Lois Red Elk-Reed spoke about panhandlers in Wolf Point: “We need to get rid of these street people,” she said. She described meetings that she has been having with business owners in the city. Sandi Azure inquired about vacant and derelict properties. Noreen Hohman

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City Council Holds May Meeting

The Wolf Point City Council held its regular meeting Monday, May 18. The full council was in attendance. During public comment, Lois Red Elk-Reed spoke about panhandlers in Wolf Point: “We need to get rid of these street people,” she said. She described meetings that she has been having with business owners in the city. Sandi Azure inquired about vacant and derelict properties. Noreen Hohman

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Posted on May 28, 2026

Track Athletes Advance To State Meet

Area track athletes emerged with state berths after solid performances at the Northern B divisional track meet in Glasgow during the weekend. Adalynn Smith and Amya Martinez each advanced to state in multiple individual events for the Wolves. Smith finished second in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:27.59, fourth in the 400 at 1:01.77 and sixth in the 100 at 13.38 seconds. Amya Martinez

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Track Athletes Advance To State Meet

Area track athletes emerged with state berths after solid performances at the Northern B divisional track meet in Glasgow during the weekend. Adalynn Smith and Amya Martinez each advanced to state in multiple individual events for the Wolves. Smith finished second in the 800-meter run with a time of 2:27.59, fourth in the 400 at 1:01.77 and sixth in the 100 at 13.38 seconds. Amya Martinez

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Posted on May 28, 2026

Tennis Players

Wolf Point’s tennis players (from left) Riley Schwarzrock, McKenzie Rodenberg, McKinlee Paulson, Lauren Rodenberg, Hailey GrayHawk and Tanna Guldborg are preparing for the state tournament. (Photo submitted)

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Tennis Players

Wolf Point’s tennis players (from left) Riley Schwarzrock, McKenzie Rodenberg, McKinlee Paulson, Lauren Rodenberg, Hailey GrayHawk and Tanna Guldborg are preparing for the state tournament. (Photo submitted)

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Posted on May 28, 2026

Wolves Qualify For State Tourney

The Wolf Point Wolves earned achievements at the divisional tennis tournament as five players qualified for the state tournament. The doubles team of Lauren Rodenberg and McKinlee Paulson placed second at the tournament. Riley Schwarzrock and McKenzie Rodenberg earned third place in doubles. Hailey GrayHawk took fifth place in singles to qualify for the state tournament. Tanna Guldborg took

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Wolves Qualify For State Tourney

The Wolf Point Wolves earned achievements at the divisional tennis tournament as five players qualified for the state tournament. The doubles team of Lauren Rodenberg and McKinlee Paulson placed second at the tournament. Riley Schwarzrock and McKenzie Rodenberg earned third place in doubles. Hailey GrayHawk took fifth place in singles to qualify for the state tournament. Tanna Guldborg took

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Posted on May 28, 2026

Weeks

Navella goes up in the pole vault. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Weeks

Navella goes up in the pole vault. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on May 28, 2026

Lustre Boys Win Eastern C Track Championship

Five divisional championship performances by senior Johnslee Pierre led Lustre to the Eastern C divisional team title in Lambert on Thursday, May 21. The Lions finished with 113 points in the boys’ division for the divisional crown. Culbertson was second with 96 points and Circle took third with 50 points. Lustre’s girls tied for fifth place with 44 points. The top three girls’ teams

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Lustre Boys Win Eastern C Track Championship

Five divisional championship performances by senior Johnslee Pierre led Lustre to the Eastern C divisional team title in Lambert on Thursday, May 21. The Lions finished with 113 points in the boys’ division for the divisional crown. Culbertson was second with 96 points and Circle took third with 50 points. Lustre’s girls tied for fifth place with 44 points. The top three girls’ teams

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Posted on May 28, 2026

Divisional Title

Lustre Christian’s Jaycee Hilkemann (third from left) stands on top of the podium after finishing in first place for the 3200-meter run at the Eastern C divisional track meet held in Lambert. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Divisional Title

Lustre Christian’s Jaycee Hilkemann (third from left) stands on top of the podium after finishing in first place for the 3200-meter run at the Eastern C divisional track meet held in Lambert. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on May 28, 2026

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Hobo Season

Hobo Season

Editorial

Editorial

State’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.5 Percent

State’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.5 Percent

City Council Holds May Meeting

City Council Holds May Meeting

Track Athletes Advance To State Meet

Track Athletes Advance To State Meet

Tennis Players

Tennis Players

Wolves Qualify For State Tourney

Wolves Qualify For State Tourney

Weeks

Weeks

Lustre Boys Win Eastern C Track Championship

Lustre Boys Win Eastern C Track Championship

Divisional Title

Divisional Title

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