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Cowgirls Drop Home Game Against Savage

Despite a strong comeback in the third quarter, the Culbertson Cowgirls fell against Savage, 41-31, at home on Friday, Jan. 23. The Cowgirls trailed 12-2 at the end of the first period and by a 20-14 half-time margin. Culbertson cut the margin to 23-21 on a drive by Anna Steppler and tied the game at 23-23 on a 15-footer by Ivy Colvin to end the third quarter. Aspen Peterson led Savage

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Cowgirls Drop Home Game Against Savage

Despite a strong comeback in the third quarter, the Culbertson Cowgirls fell against Savage, 41-31, at home on Friday, Jan. 23. The Cowgirls trailed 12-2 at the end of the first period and by a 20-14 half-time margin. Culbertson cut the margin to 23-21 on a drive by Anna Steppler and tied the game at 23-23 on a 15-footer by Ivy Colvin to end the third quarter. Aspen Peterson led Savage

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Posted on January 29, 2026

Fatality Crash Occurs Near Fort Peck

A 43-year-old male from Greenville, S.C., died in a two-vehicle fatality crash near Fort Peck on Thursday, Jan. 22. The crash occurred at 5:40 p.m. on Montana Highway 24, mile marker 59.6. According to the Montana Highway Patrol, a Chevy Traverse being driven by a 40-year-old male from Fort Peck was pulling out of Galpin Road to turn left on Montana Highway 24. The Traverse collided with a

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Fatality Crash Occurs Near Fort Peck

A 43-year-old male from Greenville, S.C., died in a two-vehicle fatality crash near Fort Peck on Thursday, Jan. 22. The crash occurred at 5:40 p.m. on Montana Highway 24, mile marker 59.6. According to the Montana Highway Patrol, a Chevy Traverse being driven by a 40-year-old male from Fort Peck was pulling out of Galpin Road to turn left on Montana Highway 24. The Traverse collided with a

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Posted on January 29, 2026

Red Hawks Defeat Poplar’s JVs

Froid/Lake’s girls’ basketball team posted a 40-31 victory over Poplar’s JVs on Thursday, Jan. 22. The Red Hawks took a 12-8 lead in the first quarter and held a 20-15 half-time advantage. Froid/Lake outscored Poplar by a 10-8 margin in both the third and fourth quarters. Isabelle Nordwick accounted for 18 of Froid/Lake’s points. Also scoring were Laytyn Davidson with eight,

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Red Hawks Defeat Poplar’s JVs

Froid/Lake’s girls’ basketball team posted a 40-31 victory over Poplar’s JVs on Thursday, Jan. 22. The Red Hawks took a 12-8 lead in the first quarter and held a 20-15 half-time advantage. Froid/Lake outscored Poplar by a 10-8 margin in both the third and fourth quarters. Isabelle Nordwick accounted for 18 of Froid/Lake’s points. Also scoring were Laytyn Davidson with eight,

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Our lowest temperatures this week ….

Our lowest temperatures this week were -30 on Friday night, rising to -25 by 8:30 a.m. It is mighty cold, but it came up to -2 by the time one needed to get to the mailbox Saturday morning at 10 a.m. That’s Montana for you! Blizzard-like conditions on Wednesday, Monday, Jan 21,, were east on the Roosevelt County side of Wallstreet Road and down the Highway 250. Visibility was 15’ to ¼ mile and

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Our lowest temperatures this week ….

Our lowest temperatures this week were -30 on Friday night, rising to -25 by 8:30 a.m. It is mighty cold, but it came up to -2 by the time one needed to get to the mailbox Saturday morning at 10 a.m. That’s Montana for you! Blizzard-like conditions on Wednesday, Monday, Jan 21,, were east on the Roosevelt County side of Wallstreet Road and down the Highway 250. Visibility was 15’ to ¼ mile and

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Bainville Earns Victory Over Thunder

Bainville’s boys’ basketball team came away with a 64-39 league victory over MonDak on Saturday, Jan. 22. After the Thunder took a 13-7 lead in the first quarter, the Bulldogs accounted for 16 points in the second period for a 23-16 lead. Bainville struck for 25 more points in the third period for a 48-31 advantage. Parker Berwick accounted for 31 points to lead the Bulldogs. Also

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Bainville Earns Victory Over Thunder

Bainville’s boys’ basketball team came away with a 64-39 league victory over MonDak on Saturday, Jan. 22. After the Thunder took a 13-7 lead in the first quarter, the Bulldogs accounted for 16 points in the second period for a 23-16 lead. Bainville struck for 25 more points in the third period for a 48-31 advantage. Parker Berwick accounted for 31 points to lead the Bulldogs. Also

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Posted on January 29, 2026

Wolf Point Boys Down Fairview Team, 48-35

Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball squad took control in the second quarter to knock off Fairview, 48-35, in District 2B action on Friday, Jan. 23. After the first half ended in a 23-23 deadlock, the Wolves delighted the hometown fans with the first five points of the third quarter on two inside baskets by 6-5 junior Zandon Calder and a free throw by Richard Campbell. Fairview closed the gap

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Wolf Point Boys Down Fairview Team, 48-35

Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball squad took control in the second quarter to knock off Fairview, 48-35, in District 2B action on Friday, Jan. 23. After the first half ended in a 23-23 deadlock, the Wolves delighted the hometown fans with the first five points of the third quarter on two inside baskets by 6-5 junior Zandon Calder and a free throw by Richard Campbell. Fairview closed the gap

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Bulldogs Edge MonDak Girls, 48-41

Bainville fought off Mon-Dak, 48-41, during District 2C girls’ basketball action on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Bulldogs led by only a 37-34 margin at the end of the third quarter. Ahead by a 41-39 score, the Bulldogs increased their lead with a free throw by Jaylynn Bjorge and a three-point shot by Addison Hansen. Lila Butikofer then scored off a pass from Hansen to put the margin at 47-39 with

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Bulldogs Edge MonDak Girls, 48-41

Bainville fought off Mon-Dak, 48-41, during District 2C girls’ basketball action on Saturday, Jan. 24. The Bulldogs led by only a 37-34 margin at the end of the third quarter. Ahead by a 41-39 score, the Bulldogs increased their lead with a free throw by Jaylynn Bjorge and a three-point shot by Addison Hansen. Lila Butikofer then scored off a pass from Hansen to put the margin at 47-39 with

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Wolf Point Drops League Games Against Glasgow

Wolf Point’s basketball teams dropped conference contests against strong Glasgow squads on Saturday, Jan. 24. Glasgow gained a 23-8 lead in the first quarter and held a 43-19 half-time advantage. Roper Flaten led Wolf Point’s boys with 16 points. Also scoring were Zandon Calder with six, Brady Four Bear with six, Sean Hamilton with five, Cole Holen with four, Stone Lilley with four,

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Wolf Point Drops League Games Against Glasgow

Wolf Point’s basketball teams dropped conference contests against strong Glasgow squads on Saturday, Jan. 24. Glasgow gained a 23-8 lead in the first quarter and held a 43-19 half-time advantage. Roper Flaten led Wolf Point’s boys with 16 points. Also scoring were Zandon Calder with six, Brady Four Bear with six, Sean Hamilton with five, Cole Holen with four, Stone Lilley with four,

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Posted on January 29, 2026

Red Hawks Fall Short Against Fusion

The Froid/Lake Red Hawks dropped both conference games against Richey/Lambert on Friday, Jan. 23. The Fusion gained an 11-0 lead in the first quarter, but Froid/Lake fought back to 1912 in the second quarter. Richey/Lambert held a 3018 advantage at the end of the third quarter. Top scorers for the Red Hawks were Isabelle Nordwick with nine and Atley Jensen with eight points. Also

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Red Hawks Fall Short Against Fusion

The Froid/Lake Red Hawks dropped both conference games against Richey/Lambert on Friday, Jan. 23. The Fusion gained an 11-0 lead in the first quarter, but Froid/Lake fought back to 1912 in the second quarter. Richey/Lambert held a 3018 advantage at the end of the third quarter. Top scorers for the Red Hawks were Isabelle Nordwick with nine and Atley Jensen with eight points. Also

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Lions Outscore Poplar, 86-51

Lustre’s boys’ basketball team looked sharp in an 86-51 home victory over Poplar on Saturday, Jan. 24. The scoring of Joel Reddig highlighted play as the Lions ran off to a 12-4 lead to start the game. Prestyn Klatt accounted for a four-point play and Cam Reddig scored on a drive to put Lustre ahead 21-12 at the end of the period. The Lions extended their lead to 29-14 on five points

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Lions Outscore Poplar, 86-51

Lustre’s boys’ basketball team looked sharp in an 86-51 home victory over Poplar on Saturday, Jan. 24. The scoring of Joel Reddig highlighted play as the Lions ran off to a 12-4 lead to start the game. Prestyn Klatt accounted for a four-point play and Cam Reddig scored on a drive to put Lustre ahead 21-12 at the end of the period. The Lions extended their lead to 29-14 on five points

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Cowgirls Drop Home Game Against Savage

Cowgirls Drop Home Game Against Savage

Fatality Crash Occurs Near Fort Peck

Fatality Crash Occurs Near Fort Peck

Red Hawks Defeat Poplar’s JVs

Red Hawks Defeat Poplar’s JVs

Our lowest temperatures this week ….

Our lowest temperatures this week ….

Bainville Earns Victory Over Thunder

Bainville Earns Victory Over Thunder

Wolf Point Boys Down Fairview Team, 48-35

Wolf Point Boys Down Fairview Team, 48-35

Bulldogs Edge MonDak Girls, 48-41

Bulldogs Edge MonDak Girls, 48-41

Wolf Point Drops League Games Against Glasgow

Wolf Point Drops League Games Against Glasgow

Red Hawks Fall Short Against Fusion

Red Hawks Fall Short Against Fusion

Lions Outscore Poplar, 86-51

Lions Outscore Poplar, 86-51

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