Tournament Awards
The Froid/Lake baseball team earned second place at the Big Muddy minor league tournament held in Medicine Lake during the weekend. (Photo submitted)
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2026
25 June 2026
Tournament Awards
The Froid/Lake baseball team earned second place at the Big Muddy minor league tournament held in Medicine Lake during the weekend. (Photo submitted)
Nominations Open For FSA County Committees
Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2026 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 3.
“Local voices matter, and agricultural
Nominations Open For FSA County Committees
Nominations are now being accepted for farmers and ranchers to serve on local U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency county committees. These committees make important decisions about how federal farm programs are administered locally. All nomination forms for the 2026 election must be postmarked or received in the local FSA office by Aug. 3.
“Local voices matter, and agricultural
Commissioners Approve Service For IT Work
Roosevelt County commissioners approved an agreement with the Montana Association of Counties for IT services.
The county received the resignation from Jenna Presser as IT director in late May.
Commissioner Robert Toavs said the service will cost $7,500 a month. Coverage will include support access, e-mail security and managing wi-fi. “Hopefully, this is a short-term deal and we can
Commissioners Approve Service For IT Work
Roosevelt County commissioners approved an agreement with the Montana Association of Counties for IT services.
The county received the resignation from Jenna Presser as IT director in late May.
Commissioner Robert Toavs said the service will cost $7,500 a month. Coverage will include support access, e-mail security and managing wi-fi. “Hopefully, this is a short-term deal and we can
Knudsen Waives Fees To Encourage Citizenship Markers
Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced the Montana Motor Vehicle Division will waive some renewal and replacement driver license and identification card fees in July to encourage Montanans to add the new black eagle-in-flight citizenship marker on their credential in honor of America’s 250th birthday.
Fees will be waived for Montanans who come into MVD offices during the month of
Knudsen Waives Fees To Encourage Citizenship Markers
Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced the Montana Motor Vehicle Division will waive some renewal and replacement driver license and identification card fees in July to encourage Montanans to add the new black eagle-in-flight citizenship marker on their credential in honor of America’s 250th birthday.
Fees will be waived for Montanans who come into MVD offices during the month of
Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Report
The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 108 calls from June 15-22.
The calls included the following: June 15
Dispatch notified deputies that a person in Poplar requested a welfare check for a family member. The deputy made contact with an adult female, who said she was fine. Shortly before midnight, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in Poplar. The female driver displayed signs
Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Report
The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office responded to 108 calls from June 15-22.
The calls included the following: June 15
Dispatch notified deputies that a person in Poplar requested a welfare check for a family member. The deputy made contact with an adult female, who said she was fine. Shortly before midnight, a deputy conducted a traffic stop in Poplar. The female driver displayed signs
Summer Food Benefits Available For Children
Many kids in Montana are eligible to receive financial benefits this summer to access healthy food through grocery purchases.
Montana is among 39 states administering the federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, known in Montana as “SUN Bucks,” which offers families a onetime financial benefit of $120 for each eligible child to be used on groceries during the summer.
Montana
Summer Food Benefits Available For Children
Many kids in Montana are eligible to receive financial benefits this summer to access healthy food through grocery purchases.
Montana is among 39 states administering the federal Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program, known in Montana as “SUN Bucks,” which offers families a onetime financial benefit of $120 for each eligible child to be used on groceries during the summer.
Montana
Group Opposes Proposed Pipeline
On the urging of Montana Democratic Party treasurer Lance FourStar, the Wolf Point Community Organization approved a resolution on June 15 to express their opposition against the proposed Bridger pipeline.
The pipeline is proposed to impact nine counties in Montana and transport about 550,000 barrels of Canadian oil daily. The preferred route stretches from north of Malta, run above the Fort
Group Opposes Proposed Pipeline
On the urging of Montana Democratic Party treasurer Lance FourStar, the Wolf Point Community Organization approved a resolution on June 15 to express their opposition against the proposed Bridger pipeline.
The pipeline is proposed to impact nine counties in Montana and transport about 550,000 barrels of Canadian oil daily. The preferred route stretches from north of Malta, run above the Fort
Court Won’t Move Climate Lawsuit To Sidney
A district court judge ruled against an attempt by the state and Montana Speaker of the House Brandon Ler to move a climate-based lawsuit to a different venue hours away, citing a recently passed law.
The controversial youthled climate lawsuit, Held v. Montana II, was filed in Broadwater County, which along with Lewis and Clark County, comprises the First Judicial District, where the initial Held
Court Won’t Move Climate Lawsuit To Sidney
A district court judge ruled against an attempt by the state and Montana Speaker of the House Brandon Ler to move a climate-based lawsuit to a different venue hours away, citing a recently passed law.
The controversial youthled climate lawsuit, Held v. Montana II, was filed in Broadwater County, which along with Lewis and Clark County, comprises the First Judicial District, where the initial Held
Bainville Woman Ordered To Repay Funds
A Bainville woman who used a system of recording fake USPS money orders that she then cashed out to herself was sentenced today to time-served, followed by three years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Mark Steger Smith said. She was also ordered to repay USPS the amount of money she misappropriated.
Danielle Marie Harms, 38, pleaded guilty in February 2026 to one count of misappropriation
Bainville Woman Ordered To Repay Funds
A Bainville woman who used a system of recording fake USPS money orders that she then cashed out to herself was sentenced today to time-served, followed by three years of supervised release, Acting U.S. Attorney Mark Steger Smith said. She was also ordered to repay USPS the amount of money she misappropriated.
Danielle Marie Harms, 38, pleaded guilty in February 2026 to one count of misappropriation
Extension Explains Tax Savings For Medical Care Savings Accounts
Montana residents can reduce their 2026 state income taxes while preparing for current and future healthcare costs by taking advantage of a Montana medical care savings account.
Montanans can open a medical care savings account at a bank or credit union or make deposits into existing MSAs before Dec. 31 to reduce their state income taxes for 2026, according to Marsha Goetting, Montana State
Extension Explains Tax Savings For Medical Care Savings Accounts
Montana residents can reduce their 2026 state income taxes while preparing for current and future healthcare costs by taking advantage of a Montana medical care savings account.
Montanans can open a medical care savings account at a bank or credit union or make deposits into existing MSAs before Dec. 31 to reduce their state income taxes for 2026, according to Marsha Goetting, Montana State
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