2026 – Page 159 – Northern Plains Independent

Validation Stickers No Longer Needed For Watercraft

As a reminder, boaters in Montana no longer need a validation decal from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. This validation was a free sticker that boat owners had to get every three years from FWP. The reason for the validation was a requirement by the U.S. Coast Guard that allowed FWP to secure federal boating safety funds. However, the Coast Guard requirements changed, and Montana was no

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Validation Stickers No Longer Needed For Watercraft

As a reminder, boaters in Montana no longer need a validation decal from Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks. This validation was a free sticker that boat owners had to get every three years from FWP. The reason for the validation was a requirement by the U.S. Coast Guard that allowed FWP to secure federal boating safety funds. However, the Coast Guard requirements changed, and Montana was no

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Posted on April 23, 2026

BPA Fundraiser

Janelle Ator and daughter Ashtyn (not pictured) were on hand at the vendor sale at the old armory in Culbertson April 18. The Ators were helping with a meal/ bake sale to raise funds for six students who qualified for Business Professionals of America nationals competition in Nashville, Tenn., next month. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the school. (Photo by James Walling)

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BPA Fundraiser

Janelle Ator and daughter Ashtyn (not pictured) were on hand at the vendor sale at the old armory in Culbertson April 18. The Ators were helping with a meal/ bake sale to raise funds for six students who qualified for Business Professionals of America nationals competition in Nashville, Tenn., next month. Donations are welcome and can be dropped off at the school. (Photo by James Walling)

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Posted on April 23, 2026

FWP Adds New Mussel To Invasive Species List In Montana

There’s a new aquatic invasive species on the watch-list for boaters looking to enter Montana waterways this year. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced on Wednesday, April 15, that golden mussels have been added to the state’s invasive species list, which prohibits the possession and transport of the creature in the state. The species comes from Eastern Asia and was first identified

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FWP Adds New Mussel To Invasive Species List In Montana

There’s a new aquatic invasive species on the watch-list for boaters looking to enter Montana waterways this year. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced on Wednesday, April 15, that golden mussels have been added to the state’s invasive species list, which prohibits the possession and transport of the creature in the state. The species comes from Eastern Asia and was first identified

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Posted on April 23, 2026

Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Report

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 119 cases from April 13-20. The calls included: April 13 Deputies assisted the Wolf Point Police Department at the Waterhole Bar where employees reported a juvenile male showed a firearm and then took off walking north. A Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice’s narcotics officer assisted. Law enforcement saw the man digging into

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Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Report

The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 119 cases from April 13-20. The calls included: April 13 Deputies assisted the Wolf Point Police Department at the Waterhole Bar where employees reported a juvenile male showed a firearm and then took off walking north. A Fort Peck Tribes Department of Law and Justice’s narcotics officer assisted. Law enforcement saw the man digging into

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Posted on April 23, 2026

Treasure Trail Coming

The sixth annual Treasure Trail garage/estate sales event stretching from Culbertson to Plentywood has been set for June 5-6. Registration to participate must be received by June 1. The Friday-Saturday tradition features 50 miles of independent sales in and around communities like Antelope, Reserve, Froid, Medicine Lake and Homestead. Maps will be available. For more information, visit the

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Treasure Trail Coming

The sixth annual Treasure Trail garage/estate sales event stretching from Culbertson to Plentywood has been set for June 5-6. Registration to participate must be received by June 1. The Friday-Saturday tradition features 50 miles of independent sales in and around communities like Antelope, Reserve, Froid, Medicine Lake and Homestead. Maps will be available. For more information, visit the

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Posted on April 23, 2026

FWP Adds New Mussel To Invasive Species List In Montana

There’s a new aquatic invasive species on the watch-list for boaters looking to enter Montana waterways this year. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced on Wednesday, April 15, that golden mussels have been added to the state’s invasive species list, which prohibits the possession and transport of the creature in the state. The species comes from Eastern Asia and was first identified

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FWP Adds New Mussel To Invasive Species List In Montana

There’s a new aquatic invasive species on the watch-list for boaters looking to enter Montana waterways this year. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks announced on Wednesday, April 15, that golden mussels have been added to the state’s invasive species list, which prohibits the possession and transport of the creature in the state. The species comes from Eastern Asia and was first identified

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Posted on April 23, 2026

Michael Crowe

Michael D. Crowe, 35, died April 14, 2026, at Poplar Community Hospital. H was born Dec. 26, 1990, in Sidney to Dolly Crowe. He was his mother’s 26th birthday present. He attended Poplar Schools where he made lifelong friends, brothers and sisters in many of his classmates. In his younger years and teens, he enjoyed hanging around and getting into shenanigans with his gang and his bro/cousins Eddy and Dustin in Riverside. He enjoyed working with is uncle Archie on jobs on houses. They enjoyed teasing around and giving each other each other nicknames. In the last few years, he has been in a relationship with Ashleigh Greybull. He was preceded in death by brothers, James Crowe and Randy Red Elk.

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Michael Crowe

Michael D. Crowe, 35, died April 14, 2026, at Poplar Community Hospital. H was born Dec. 26, 1990, in Sidney to Dolly Crowe. He was his mother’s 26th birthday present. He attended Poplar Schools where he made lifelong friends, brothers and sisters in many of his classmates. In his younger years and teens, he enjoyed hanging around and getting into shenanigans with his gang and his bro/cousins Eddy and Dustin in Riverside. He enjoyed working with is uncle Archie on jobs on houses. They enjoyed teasing around and giving each other each other nicknames. In the last few years, he has been in a relationship with Ashleigh Greybull. He was preceded in death by brothers, James Crowe and Randy Red Elk.

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Posted on April 23, 2026

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Xavier Alvarado, 27, Plentywood, failure to register as sexual or violent offender. T’shauna Azure, 27, Wolf Point, criminal endangerment. Chad Bachmann, 46, Red Lodge, hold for other agency. Vincent Bell, 33, Billings, hold for other agency. Dimitri Bruce, 32, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes.

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Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Xavier Alvarado, 27, Plentywood, failure to register as sexual or violent offender. T’shauna Azure, 27, Wolf Point, criminal endangerment. Chad Bachmann, 46, Red Lodge, hold for other agency. Vincent Bell, 33, Billings, hold for other agency. Dimitri Bruce, 32, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes.

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Posted on April 23, 2026

Extension Soil, Farm Specialists Suggest Ways To Manage Rising Fertilizer Costs

Rising fertilizer prices are a concern for agricultural producers, according to Andrew Swanson, Montana State University Extension farm management specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, who, along with MSU Extension soil fertility specialist Clain Jones, have provided some insight for managing fertilizer costs. “Even though the U.S. produces the majority of its

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Extension Soil, Farm Specialists Suggest Ways To Manage Rising Fertilizer Costs

Rising fertilizer prices are a concern for agricultural producers, according to Andrew Swanson, Montana State University Extension farm management specialist in the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics, who, along with MSU Extension soil fertility specialist Clain Jones, have provided some insight for managing fertilizer costs. “Even though the U.S. produces the majority of its

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Posted on April 23, 2026

30 days in the county ….

30 days in the county jail with all the time suspended and to be fined $300. Fosland ruled that Figueroa’s sentence should be 30 days all suspended, but the fine was reduced to $150. Cody James Corne made not guilty pleas to three felony counts. The charges were criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute meth, criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute

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30 days in the county ….

30 days in the county jail with all the time suspended and to be fined $300. Fosland ruled that Figueroa’s sentence should be 30 days all suspended, but the fine was reduced to $150. Cody James Corne made not guilty pleas to three felony counts. The charges were criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute meth, criminal possession of dangerous drugs with intent to distribute

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Posted on April 23, 2026

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Validation Stickers No Longer Needed For Watercraft

Validation Stickers No Longer Needed For Watercraft

BPA Fundraiser

BPA Fundraiser

FWP Adds New Mussel To Invasive Species List In Montana

FWP Adds New Mussel To Invasive Species List In Montana

Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Report

Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Report

Treasure Trail Coming

Treasure Trail Coming

FWP Adds New Mussel To Invasive Species List In Montana

FWP Adds New Mussel To Invasive Species List In Montana

Michael Crowe

Michael Crowe

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Extension Soil, Farm Specialists Suggest Ways To Manage Rising Fertilizer Costs

Extension Soil, Farm Specialists Suggest Ways To Manage Rising Fertilizer Costs

30 days in the county ….

30 days in the county ….

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