The Independence Bank Scholarship application deadline is quickly approaching. Applications for the scholarship must be received in the Montana State University - Northern Financial Aid Office by Feb. 4. The Independence Bank Scholarship is open to incoming freshman students planning to attend MSU-Northern. To be eligible, students must graduate from a high school in Hill, Blaine, Phillips,

According to Fort Peck Fine Arts Council executive director Jennifer Fewer, there will be some changes to the audition process for upcoming shows, including new protocols for remote auditions. “Many wonderful opportunities are available throughout the summer, as FPST celebrates our 53rd season,” said Fewer. “Half of the summer will operate as a repertory theatre again, meaning at times

Carrie Manning told the Northern Plains Independent that members of Nakoda Dakota Oyate Youth Council attended a SafeTALK suicide prevention training Jan. 9 at the Spotted Bull Recovery Center in Poplar. Said Manning, “SafeTALK training is a simple tool to introduce the conversation and recognize the signs of someone in need of help. Five of the NDO students attended and a couple adults attended.

The family of Monroe Bartel would like to share our appreciation to everyone for all the support, love and prayers we received during our time of loss and sadness. The cards, calls, and various messages, as well as the flowers, food, and memorial gifts were very much appreciated! Special thanks to all who helped in any way with the funeral service. May God bless the staff at Faith Home for

There will be a blood drive at the Wolf Point Community Gospel Fellowship Church from 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday, Jan. 20. To make an appointment, visit www.redcrossblood. org and enter sponsor code: wolfpoint or call 406-8680911.

Grants are available for public and private entities to support the preservation of historic sites, historical societies, or history museums. This includes “brick-andmortar” improvements to address various infrastructure, maintenance, building code, security, climate control or fire protection issues. Funding decisions will be made during the 2023 legislative session. To support applicants,

Lustre School Jan. 17: Chicken burgers. Jan. 18: Nachos. Jan. 19: Hot dogs. Jan. 20: Breakfast. Jan. 21: Chili cheese fries. *** Frontier School Jan. 17: No school. Jan. 18: Chili and buns. Jan. 19: Pizza sticks. Jan. 20: Hotdogs and fries. Jan. 21: Tuna croissants. *** Wolf Point School Jan. 17: Breakfast: Honey Nut Cheerios, Cocoa Puffs bars and fruit. Lunch: Turkey gravy over biscuits,

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Jan. 13: Beef tips and gravy over noodles, coleslaw and dessert. Jan. 18: Polishes, sauerkraut, boiled potatoes and dessert. Jan. 20: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, green beans and dessert.