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Poplar Will Hold Fourth Of July Celebration

Poplar will celebrate Fourth of July with a Independence Day Parade at Legion hall at 11:30 a.m. There will be prizes for first through third place. All individuals are encouraged to join in by decorating a float, driving a hot rod, pulling a wagon or riding a bike. Face painting and watermelon follows the parade. The Poplar Volunteer Fire Department and Fort Peck Tribal Elves will hold

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Poplar Will Hold Fourth Of July Celebration

Poplar will celebrate Fourth of July with a Independence Day Parade at Legion hall at 11:30 a.m. There will be prizes for first through third place. All individuals are encouraged to join in by decorating a float, driving a hot rod, pulling a wagon or riding a bike. Face painting and watermelon follows the parade. The Poplar Volunteer Fire Department and Fort Peck Tribal Elves will hold

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Posted on July 2, 2026

Shakespeare In The Park Entertains Residents

With a forecast of possible thunderstorms in the area, the Montana Shakespeare in the Park troupe made sure that the show must go on for the performance in Wolf Point on Friday, June 26. Sam Cheeseman, tour manager, said part of the reason for the decision to move the Wolf Point show inside was that the performance the previous night in Malta couldn’t be completed because of a heavy rainstorm.

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Shakespeare In The Park Entertains Residents

With a forecast of possible thunderstorms in the area, the Montana Shakespeare in the Park troupe made sure that the show must go on for the performance in Wolf Point on Friday, June 26. Sam Cheeseman, tour manager, said part of the reason for the decision to move the Wolf Point show inside was that the performance the previous night in Malta couldn’t be completed because of a heavy rainstorm.

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Posted on July 2, 2026

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals July 2: Lasagna, carrots, garlic bread and chocolate Oreo pudding. July 7: Ham salad sandwiches, potato chips, baked beans and lemon raspberry cake. July 9: Barbecue pulled pork sandwiches, tater tots, coleslaw and rosy applesauce.

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals July 2: Lasagna, carrots, garlic bread and chocolate Oreo pudding. July 7: Ham salad sandwiches, potato chips, baked beans and lemon raspberry cake. July 9: Barbecue pulled pork sandwiches, tater tots, coleslaw and rosy applesauce.

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Posted on July 2, 2026

College News

Montana State University awarded degrees to 1,833 undergraduates and 332 graduate students during the 144th commencement ceremonies held May 8. Students with two asterisks after their names graduated with highest honors. To graduate with highest honors, undergraduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7. Undergraduate students graduating with honors have a single asterisk

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Montana State University awarded degrees to 1,833 undergraduates and 332 graduate students during the 144th commencement ceremonies held May 8. Students with two asterisks after their names graduated with highest honors. To graduate with highest honors, undergraduate students must have a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.7. Undergraduate students graduating with honors have a single asterisk

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Posted on July 2, 2026

Badlands Pushes Through Stormy Weather

The 2026 Badlands Celebration in Brockton was well attended this weekend, despite stormy conditions that forced the cancellation of Saturday evening’s planned festivities. Sunday’s amended schedule started up around 11:30 a.m. and event organizers kept things moving right on into early evening. This year’s royalty included Head Man Terrence Messerly Sr., Head Woman Jasalyn Lambert, Senior

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Badlands Pushes Through Stormy Weather

The 2026 Badlands Celebration in Brockton was well attended this weekend, despite stormy conditions that forced the cancellation of Saturday evening’s planned festivities. Sunday’s amended schedule started up around 11:30 a.m. and event organizers kept things moving right on into early evening. This year’s royalty included Head Man Terrence Messerly Sr., Head Woman Jasalyn Lambert, Senior

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Posted on July 2, 2026

After The Rain

Poplar’s Laityn Allen (from left) poses with Jocilyn Gray and Tahnee Piyesiw Awasis YB in the midway on Sunday at the Badlands Celebration in Brockton. Storms caused cancellations Saturday evening. (Photo by James Walling)

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After The Rain

Poplar’s Laityn Allen (from left) poses with Jocilyn Gray and Tahnee Piyesiw Awasis YB in the midway on Sunday at the Badlands Celebration in Brockton. Storms caused cancellations Saturday evening. (Photo by James Walling)

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Posted on July 2, 2026

Badlands Locals

Brockton’s Wyatt Spotted Bird (from left), Braxton Crawford, Tefton Bear and one visiting dancer from New Town, N.D., prepare for an afternoon special at the Badlands Celebration Pow Wow on Sunday, June 28. (Photo by James Walling)

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Badlands Locals

Brockton’s Wyatt Spotted Bird (from left), Braxton Crawford, Tefton Bear and one visiting dancer from New Town, N.D., prepare for an afternoon special at the Badlands Celebration Pow Wow on Sunday, June 28. (Photo by James Walling)

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Posted on July 2, 2026

Sweethearts

A duo from Bismark, N.D., compete in an 18-and-up sweethearts dance June 28 at the Badlands Celebration in Brockton. (Photo by James Walling)

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Sweethearts

A duo from Bismark, N.D., compete in an 18-and-up sweethearts dance June 28 at the Badlands Celebration in Brockton. (Photo by James Walling)

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Posted on July 2, 2026

Yellowjackets Win League Softball Championship

The Wolf Point Yellowjackets pulled through with come-from-behind victories to win the championship at the Big Muddy softball tournament held in Plentywood last week. Wolf Point opened action with a hard-fought 14-13 victory over Poplar. Trailing by two runs, the Yellowjackets enjoyed a strong start in the final inning when Mattie Azure reached on a bunt and came around to score. Marley

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Yellowjackets Win League Softball Championship

The Wolf Point Yellowjackets pulled through with come-from-behind victories to win the championship at the Big Muddy softball tournament held in Plentywood last week. Wolf Point opened action with a hard-fought 14-13 victory over Poplar. Trailing by two runs, the Yellowjackets enjoyed a strong start in the final inning when Mattie Azure reached on a bunt and came around to score. Marley

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Posted on July 2, 2026

Burn Simulation Training Held At RMC

Members of the Simulation in Motion-Montana medical training team recently spent the day in Culbertson running a full burn simulation for local EMS and hospital staff. The event included a combination of outdoor and indoor scenarios and treatments at Roosevelt Medical Center. SIM-MT is an emergency training company that travels across the state to bring training opportunities to many EMS groups

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Burn Simulation Training Held At RMC

Members of the Simulation in Motion-Montana medical training team recently spent the day in Culbertson running a full burn simulation for local EMS and hospital staff. The event included a combination of outdoor and indoor scenarios and treatments at Roosevelt Medical Center. SIM-MT is an emergency training company that travels across the state to bring training opportunities to many EMS groups

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Posted on July 2, 2026

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Poplar Will Hold Fourth Of July Celebration

Poplar Will Hold Fourth Of July Celebration

Shakespeare In The Park Entertains Residents

Shakespeare In The Park Entertains Residents

Senior Menus

Senior Menus

College News

College News

Badlands Pushes Through Stormy Weather

Badlands Pushes Through Stormy Weather

After The Rain

After The Rain

Badlands Locals

Badlands Locals

Sweethearts

Sweethearts

Yellowjackets Win League Softball Championship

Yellowjackets Win League Softball Championship

Burn Simulation Training Held At RMC

Burn Simulation Training Held At RMC

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