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4-H Council Honors Miller Oil, Wilson

The Roosevelt County 4-H Council honored Miller Oil and Tanya Wilson for their contributions prior to the livestock auction at the Roosevelt County Fair on Friday, Aug. 7. Since 2008, the Roosevelt County 4-H Council has recognized an individual and local business for their dedication and involvement with the 4-H program. For many people in northeastern Montana, Miller Oil represents more

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4-H Council Honors Miller Oil, Wilson

The Roosevelt County 4-H Council honored Miller Oil and Tanya Wilson for their contributions prior to the livestock auction at the Roosevelt County Fair on Friday, Aug. 7. Since 2008, the Roosevelt County 4-H Council has recognized an individual and local business for their dedication and involvement with the 4-H program. For many people in northeastern Montana, Miller Oil represents more

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Posted on August 13, 2026

District Policy Manual. Breakfast ….

District Policy Manual. Breakfast and Lunch will be served at no cost to all students grades K-12. Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. each morning at each school building. Households will not be asked to complete a free and reducedprice school meals application. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis

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District Policy Manual. Breakfast ….

District Policy Manual. Breakfast and Lunch will be served at no cost to all students grades K-12. Breakfast starts at 7:30 a.m. each morning at each school building. Households will not be asked to complete a free and reducedprice school meals application. In accordance with federal law and U.S. Department of Agriculture policy, this institution is prohibited from discriminating on the basis

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Posted on August 13, 2026

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report The Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Oce responded to 151 calls from Aug. 3-10. The calls included the following: Aug. 4 Deputies responded to a request by tribal court regarding an adult in the building who had a tribal warrant for his arrest. He was taken to the tribal jail. Tribal court asked a deputy to come to the trac court because an individual

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Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report The Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Oce responded to 151 calls from Aug. 3-10. The calls included the following: Aug. 4 Deputies responded to a request by tribal court regarding an adult in the building who had a tribal warrant for his arrest. He was taken to the tribal jail. Tribal court asked a deputy to come to the trac court because an individual

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Posted on August 13, 2026

Wolf Point Tennis Court

The Wolf Point tennis courts received an facelift as part of the district’s summer maintenance projects. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Wolf Point Tennis Court

The Wolf Point tennis courts received an facelift as part of the district’s summer maintenance projects. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on August 13, 2026

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Frank Baker, 44, Wolf Point, driving with a suspended or revoked license. Seth Basler, 41, Lame Deer, hold for other agency. Joshua Best, 40, Billings, hold for other agency. Jonathan Black Jr., 39, Williston, N.D., warrant. Charissa Boast, 33, Culbertson, hold for other agency. Miranda Buck,

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Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Frank Baker, 44, Wolf Point, driving with a suspended or revoked license. Seth Basler, 41, Lame Deer, hold for other agency. Joshua Best, 40, Billings, hold for other agency. Jonathan Black Jr., 39, Williston, N.D., warrant. Charissa Boast, 33, Culbertson, hold for other agency. Miranda Buck,

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Posted on August 13, 2026

ment regarding issues such as ….

ment regarding issues such as surveys of students, physical exams, instructional materials, personal information used for marketing. Wolf Point School District Policies are located at www.wolfpointschools.org under Our District – District Policy Manual. ANNUAL ASBESTOS NOTICE We are concerned about the health and safety of our students, staff, and all others who may visit our facility. Asbestos

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ment regarding issues such as ….

ment regarding issues such as surveys of students, physical exams, instructional materials, personal information used for marketing. Wolf Point School District Policies are located at www.wolfpointschools.org under Our District – District Policy Manual. ANNUAL ASBESTOS NOTICE We are concerned about the health and safety of our students, staff, and all others who may visit our facility. Asbestos

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School Menus

Froid School Aug. 17: Sub sandwiches, potato salad, chips, vegetables and fruit. Aug. 18: Taco salads, taco bar and fruit. Aug. 19: Hamburgers, baked beans, chips and fruit. Aug. 20: Chicken nuggets, fries, vegetables and fruit.

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School Menus

Froid School Aug. 17: Sub sandwiches, potato salad, chips, vegetables and fruit. Aug. 18: Taco salads, taco bar and fruit. Aug. 19: Hamburgers, baked beans, chips and fruit. Aug. 20: Chicken nuggets, fries, vegetables and fruit.

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Posted on August 13, 2026

What To Know About Smartphone Use In School

Ask any Baby Boomer, Generation Xer or even early Millennial if they expected to one day always have a portable, handheld computer at the ready, and they would almost certainly say, “No.” Although the first mobile phone was invented by Motorola engineer Martin Cooper in 1973, it would be decades before the initial incarnations of the modern smartphone were used by the masses. The Pew Research

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What To Know About Smartphone Use In School

Ask any Baby Boomer, Generation Xer or even early Millennial if they expected to one day always have a portable, handheld computer at the ready, and they would almost certainly say, “No.” Although the first mobile phone was invented by Motorola engineer Martin Cooper in 1973, it would be decades before the initial incarnations of the modern smartphone were used by the masses. The Pew Research

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Posted on August 13, 2026

Judge Rules Headdress Ineligible For County Sheriff Position

District Judge Benjamin Fosland has ruled that plainti _ Darla Downs’ motion for summary judgment to remove Roosevelt County sheri_ candidate Wesley Headdress from the ballot has been granted. Fosland’s decree stated that Headdress be declared ineligible to be elected or to hold the oce of Roosevelt County sheri_; that the Roosevelt County election administrator is hereby ordered to remove

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Judge Rules Headdress Ineligible For County Sheriff Position

District Judge Benjamin Fosland has ruled that plainti _ Darla Downs’ motion for summary judgment to remove Roosevelt County sheri_ candidate Wesley Headdress from the ballot has been granted. Fosland’s decree stated that Headdress be declared ineligible to be elected or to hold the oce of Roosevelt County sheri_; that the Roosevelt County election administrator is hereby ordered to remove

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Posted on August 13, 2026

Frontier School Starts Year With Different Superintendent

When Frontier School in Wolf Point begins its new school year on Thursday, Aug. 20, the school district will feature a new superintendent. Melanie Blount-Cole accepted the position near the end of July. Her prior experience includes serving as superintendent in Frazer. As a lifelong educator, she is excited to jump back into the education field after being retired since 2024. “I really

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Frontier School Starts Year With Different Superintendent

When Frontier School in Wolf Point begins its new school year on Thursday, Aug. 20, the school district will feature a new superintendent. Melanie Blount-Cole accepted the position near the end of July. Her prior experience includes serving as superintendent in Frazer. As a lifelong educator, she is excited to jump back into the education field after being retired since 2024. “I really

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Posted on August 13, 2026

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4-H Council Honors Miller Oil, Wilson

4-H Council Honors Miller Oil, Wilson

District Policy Manual. Breakfast ….

District Policy Manual. Breakfast ….

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report

Roosevelt County Sheri_’s Report

Wolf Point Tennis Court

Wolf Point Tennis Court

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

ment regarding issues such as ….

ment regarding issues such as ….

School Menus

School Menus

What To Know About Smartphone Use In School

What To Know About Smartphone Use In School

Judge Rules Headdress Ineligible For County Sheriff Position

Judge Rules Headdress Ineligible For County Sheriff Position

Frontier School Starts Year With Different Superintendent

Frontier School Starts Year With Different Superintendent

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