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The Valley County 2026 Spelling Bee was held at Frazer High School gymnasium on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. The pronouncer was Miss A. Hinchcliff. She welcomed the crowd of parents and grandparents, guardians and teachers to the event, telling the students that “they were participating in a Great American Tradition”. The spell-down is one that has many benefits, among them, “learning

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The Valley County 2026 Spelling Bee was held at Frazer High School gymnasium on Wednesday, Feb. 25, at 1 p.m. The pronouncer was Miss A. Hinchcliff. She welcomed the crowd of parents and grandparents, guardians and teachers to the event, telling the students that “they were participating in a Great American Tradition”. The spell-down is one that has many benefits, among them, “learning

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Posted on March 5, 2026

Eastern C

The Eastern boys’ and girls’ basketball tournaments are under way in Miles City. The top two teams in each bracket advance to the Class C state tournament in Missoula.

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Eastern C

The Eastern boys’ and girls’ basketball tournaments are under way in Miles City. The top two teams in each bracket advance to the Class C state tournament in Missoula.

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Posted on March 5, 2026

Deadline Extended For Property Tax Relief

Gov. Greg Gianforte and the Montana Department of Revenue director Brendan Beatty have announced an extension for property owners to apply for the Homestead and Long-Term Rental Reduced Property Tax Rates. The new deadline is March 20. This extension is a direct response to intermittent technical issues with the department’s online application portal caused by a high volume of last-minute

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Deadline Extended For Property Tax Relief

Gov. Greg Gianforte and the Montana Department of Revenue director Brendan Beatty have announced an extension for property owners to apply for the Homestead and Long-Term Rental Reduced Property Tax Rates. The new deadline is March 20. This extension is a direct response to intermittent technical issues with the department’s online application portal caused by a high volume of last-minute

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Posted on March 5, 2026

Windy Boy Joins U.S. Rep. Race

Montana state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, announced on Tuesday, Feb. 24, he is joining the race for Montana’s eastern congressional district for the chance to run against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Downing. In a press release announcing his candidacy, Windy Boy said he would bring leadership grounded in experience, effectiveness and a deep understanding of the state’s

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Windy Boy Joins U.S. Rep. Race

Montana state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, D-Box Elder, announced on Tuesday, Feb. 24, he is joining the race for Montana’s eastern congressional district for the chance to run against incumbent Republican U.S. Rep. Troy Downing. In a press release announcing his candidacy, Windy Boy said he would bring leadership grounded in experience, effectiveness and a deep understanding of the state’s

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Posted on March 5, 2026

Lady Wolves Qualify For Divisional Tournament

The Lady Wolves were in serious trouble during the fourth quarter of their loser- out contest against Fairview at the District 2B tournament in Malta on Saturday. With under six minutes remaining, Wolf Point trailed by six points and scoring standout Maci Fourstar had fouled out. Displaying great determination, the Wolves somehow came back for a 40-35 overtime victory to earn a divisional

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Lady Wolves Qualify For Divisional Tournament

The Lady Wolves were in serious trouble during the fourth quarter of their loser- out contest against Fairview at the District 2B tournament in Malta on Saturday. With under six minutes remaining, Wolf Point trailed by six points and scoring standout Maci Fourstar had fouled out. Displaying great determination, the Wolves somehow came back for a 40-35 overtime victory to earn a divisional

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Posted on March 5, 2026

FWP Announces CRP Add-on Lease Enrollment Period

HELENA – Agricultural producers with land enrolled in the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) are invited to apply for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Park’s CRP Add-on Lease. The CRP Add-on Lease option is offered through FWP’s Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program and is available to private landowners, including those with land enrolled in FWP’s Block Management Program, Upland

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FWP Announces CRP Add-on Lease Enrollment Period

HELENA – Agricultural producers with land enrolled in the federal Conservation Reserve Program (CRP) are invited to apply for Montana Fish, Wildlife & Park’s CRP Add-on Lease. The CRP Add-on Lease option is offered through FWP’s Upland Game Bird Enhancement Program and is available to private landowners, including those with land enrolled in FWP’s Block Management Program, Upland

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Posted on March 5, 2026

Wolf Point Girls Knock Off Plentywood, 64-46, At Tourney

The Wolf Point girls’ basketball squad never trailed in downing Plentywood, 64-46, in loser-out play at the District 2B tournament in Malta on Friday, Feb. 27. The Wolves opened the contest on a 10-run with Maci Fourstar scoring six of the points and Adalynn Smith and Marley Moran adding baskets. After Plentywood fought back to 11-6, Cadence Bouldin fired in a three-pointer for Wolf Point.

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Wolf Point Girls Knock Off Plentywood, 64-46, At Tourney

The Wolf Point girls’ basketball squad never trailed in downing Plentywood, 64-46, in loser-out play at the District 2B tournament in Malta on Friday, Feb. 27. The Wolves opened the contest on a 10-run with Maci Fourstar scoring six of the points and Adalynn Smith and Marley Moran adding baskets. After Plentywood fought back to 11-6, Cadence Bouldin fired in a three-pointer for Wolf Point.

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Posted on March 5, 2026

House Candidate Makes Stops In County

Brian Miller, one of three Democrats seeking the U.S. representative position for Montana’s eastern district, visited with area voters during a trip to Roosevelt County last week. Miller said he enjoyed his time with the Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board on Wednesday, Feb. 25. “It was great getting to meet the chairman and the other folks. They shared their concerns.” He explained the

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House Candidate Makes Stops In County

Brian Miller, one of three Democrats seeking the U.S. representative position for Montana’s eastern district, visited with area voters during a trip to Roosevelt County last week. Miller said he enjoyed his time with the Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board on Wednesday, Feb. 25. “It was great getting to meet the chairman and the other folks. They shared their concerns.” He explained the

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Posted on March 5, 2026

Poplar Edges Wolves For Third Place

The Poplar Indians enjoyed a big third quarter and held off Wolf Point, 52-49, in the third-place game of the District 2B girls’ basketball tournament in Malta on Saturday. Wolf Point held a 33-28 half-time advantage, but Poplar outscored the Wolves, 130, in the third quarter for a 41-33 lead. Journey Gourneau scored eight points in the period. The Wolves’ offensive attack got going

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Poplar Edges Wolves For Third Place

The Poplar Indians enjoyed a big third quarter and held off Wolf Point, 52-49, in the third-place game of the District 2B girls’ basketball tournament in Malta on Saturday. Wolf Point held a 33-28 half-time advantage, but Poplar outscored the Wolves, 130, in the third quarter for a 41-33 lead. Journey Gourneau scored eight points in the period. The Wolves’ offensive attack got going

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Posted on March 5, 2026

Where Does Eastern Montana Start?

Montana is in many ways a land of two halves: a western Montana of snow-capped mountains and national forests joined in political unity with an eastern Montana of wide-open plains and flatland agriculture. It’s a time-honored divide: peaks versus plains, Missoula versus Miles City, Flathead versus Fort Peck lakes. But where exactly is the dividing line? As it turns out, there’s no clear

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Where Does Eastern Montana Start?

Montana is in many ways a land of two halves: a western Montana of snow-capped mountains and national forests joined in political unity with an eastern Montana of wide-open plains and flatland agriculture. It’s a time-honored divide: peaks versus plains, Missoula versus Miles City, Flathead versus Fort Peck lakes. But where exactly is the dividing line? As it turns out, there’s no clear

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Posted on March 5, 2026

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Lustre News

Lustre News

Eastern C

Eastern C

Deadline Extended For Property Tax Relief

Deadline Extended For Property Tax Relief

Windy Boy Joins U.S. Rep. Race

Windy Boy Joins U.S. Rep. Race

Lady Wolves Qualify For Divisional Tournament

Lady Wolves Qualify For Divisional Tournament

FWP Announces CRP Add-on Lease Enrollment Period

FWP Announces CRP Add-on Lease Enrollment Period

Wolf Point Girls Knock Off Plentywood, 64-46, At Tourney

Wolf Point Girls Knock Off Plentywood, 64-46, At Tourney

House Candidate Makes Stops In County

House Candidate Makes Stops In County

Poplar Edges Wolves For Third Place

Poplar Edges Wolves For Third Place

Where Does Eastern Montana Start?

Where Does Eastern Montana Start?

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