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Democrats Fahlgren, Sundheim Run For HD29

Tess Fahlgren of Glasgow and Rachel Sundheim of north Brockton are the two Democratic candidates for the Montana House District 29 position. The district includes Glasgow, Scobey, Flaxville, Outlook, Plentywood, Medicine Lake and Froid. The primary will occur on June 2 and the general election will occur on Nov. 3. Candidates answered the following questions from this newspaper.. 1. Why

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Democrats Fahlgren, Sundheim Run For HD29

Tess Fahlgren of Glasgow and Rachel Sundheim of north Brockton are the two Democratic candidates for the Montana House District 29 position. The district includes Glasgow, Scobey, Flaxville, Outlook, Plentywood, Medicine Lake and Froid. The primary will occur on June 2 and the general election will occur on Nov. 3. Candidates answered the following questions from this newspaper.. 1. Why

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Posted on May 7, 2026

move unwanted person, five; domestic ….

move unwanted person, five; domestic abuse, one; domestic/ elder abuse, one; domestic/ family disturbance, three; follow up, two; harassment, two; harassment/ electronic, one; loitering/ panhandling, three; medical assistance, four; misdial 911, two; missing person/adult, one; other, one; public intoxication/ open container, two; runaway/female, one; stolen property, one; theft, one; tra crime/careless

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move unwanted person, five; domestic ….

move unwanted person, five; domestic abuse, one; domestic/ elder abuse, one; domestic/ family disturbance, three; follow up, two; harassment, two; harassment/ electronic, one; loitering/ panhandling, three; medical assistance, four; misdial 911, two; missing person/adult, one; other, one; public intoxication/ open container, two; runaway/female, one; stolen property, one; theft, one; tra crime/careless

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Posted on May 7, 2026

Froid/Lake Froid/Lake’s boys tallied ….

Froid/Lake Froid/Lake’s boys tallied 14 points to tie for 13th place. Lane Bakken finished third in the 3200 with a time of 10:59.49 and fourth in the 1600 at 5:04.58. The 1600-meter relay team consisting of Rylan Young, Bakken, Bryce Murray and Cody Olson placed sixth with a time of 3:55.42. Young had a mark of 18-7 for fifth place in the long jump. Aaron Orozco earned sixth in

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Froid/Lake Froid/Lake’s boys tallied ….

Froid/Lake Froid/Lake’s boys tallied 14 points to tie for 13th place. Lane Bakken finished third in the 3200 with a time of 10:59.49 and fourth in the 1600 at 5:04.58. The 1600-meter relay team consisting of Rylan Young, Bakken, Bryce Murray and Cody Olson placed sixth with a time of 3:55.42. Young had a mark of 18-7 for fifth place in the long jump. Aaron Orozco earned sixth in

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Posted on May 7, 2026

Orozco Hearing Moved Up To May 12

A planned hearing for Froid’s Roberto Orozco- Ramirez has been moved up to Tuesday, May 12, in Great Falls. Following months of detention and moves to facilities in four states, Orozco was returned to Great Falls after Judge Brian Morris ordered a hearing on his petition for writ of habeas corpus. Orozco’s lawyers filed the petition after the felony criminal charge of illegal reentry against

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Orozco Hearing Moved Up To May 12

A planned hearing for Froid’s Roberto Orozco- Ramirez has been moved up to Tuesday, May 12, in Great Falls. Following months of detention and moves to facilities in four states, Orozco was returned to Great Falls after Judge Brian Morris ordered a hearing on his petition for writ of habeas corpus. Orozco’s lawyers filed the petition after the felony criminal charge of illegal reentry against

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Posted on May 7, 2026

Maurice Draszt

Maurice “JR” Draszt, 68, of Poplar died April 28, 2026, in Poplar. A wake will be held on Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center in Poplar. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 12, at 1 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at the Poplar City Cemetery.

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Maurice Draszt

Maurice “JR” Draszt, 68, of Poplar died April 28, 2026, in Poplar. A wake will be held on Monday, May 11, at 7 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center in Poplar. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, May 12, at 1 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Interment will follow at the Poplar City Cemetery.

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Posted on May 7, 2026

Voters Struggle With Law Requiring Birth Year

Even as election o_cials throughout the state reminded residents last month of changes to Montana’s election laws and how ballots should be marked, Montana’s largest county, Yellowstone, said that it is working with nearly 1,000 residents to fix rejected ballots before the school board elections on May 5. On Monday afternoon, Yellowstone County elections administrator Dayna Causby said

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Voters Struggle With Law Requiring Birth Year

Even as election o_cials throughout the state reminded residents last month of changes to Montana’s election laws and how ballots should be marked, Montana’s largest county, Yellowstone, said that it is working with nearly 1,000 residents to fix rejected ballots before the school board elections on May 5. On Monday afternoon, Yellowstone County elections administrator Dayna Causby said

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Posted on May 7, 2026

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Posted on May 7, 2026

Young Musicians

Members of Wolf Point’s sixth-grade band play during the spring concert held at the high school auditorium on Monday, April 27. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Young Musicians

Members of Wolf Point’s sixth-grade band play during the spring concert held at the high school auditorium on Monday, April 27. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on May 7, 2026

LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Culbertson Town Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2026, at Culbertson Town Hall, 210 Broadway Avenue, Culbertson, Montana. The purpose of the public hearing is to gather public comments on the draft Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) to collect and treat stormwater along the east side of 1st Avenue North within the Town of Culbertson.

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LEGAL NOTICES

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Culbertson Town Council will hold a public hearing at 6:30 p.m., Monday, May 11, 2026, at Culbertson Town Hall, 210 Broadway Avenue, Culbertson, Montana. The purpose of the public hearing is to gather public comments on the draft Preliminary Engineering Report (PER) to collect and treat stormwater along the east side of 1st Avenue North within the Town of Culbertson.

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Posted on May 7, 2026

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Democrats Fahlgren, Sundheim Run For HD29

Democrats Fahlgren, Sundheim Run For HD29

move unwanted person, five; domestic ….

move unwanted person, five; domestic ….

Froid/Lake Froid/Lake’s boys tallied ….

Froid/Lake Froid/Lake’s boys tallied ….

Orozco Hearing Moved Up To May 12

Orozco Hearing Moved Up To May 12

Maurice Draszt

Maurice Draszt

Voters Struggle With Law Requiring Birth Year

Voters Struggle With Law Requiring Birth Year

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Young Musicians

Young Musicians

LEGAL NOTICES

LEGAL NOTICES

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School Board Fails To Approve Recommendations For Coaches

School Board Fails To Approve Recommendations For Coaches

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