U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., recently announced the start of the application process for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. This competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents by providing an opportunity for students across the country to have their artwork proudly displayed in

The Montana Historical Society is hosting a series of talks with live attendance and online viewing options. The first talk in the series is with award-winning author and historian Ellen Baumler. According to a press release, Baumler dug into history of the Home of Peace Cemetery and the Temple Emanu-El in Helena, finding that she was curious to learn more about Montana’s early Jewish communities.

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., has introduced a bill, the “Ensuring National Security Using Reliable Energy Act,” to help ensure Montanans have access to reliable and affordable energy. “What’s typically seen as a nonpartisan agency, [Federal Energy Regulatory Commission] has become the latest arm of Biden’s partisan, woke green agenda,” Daines said. “While pipelines are the

Lustre School April 4: Chicken and rice. April 5: Nachos. April 6: Chicken nuggets. April 7: Chili cheese fries. April 8: Pizza. *** Frontier School April 4: Taco soup. April 5: Hot dogs and fries. April 6: Beef stroganoff. April 7: Chicken fajita casserole. April 8: Ham patties. *** Wolf Point School April 4: Breakfast: Assorted cereals, breakfast bars and fruit. Lunch: Chicken

Montana State University Extension will collaborate with AARP - Montana for a three-part webinar estate planning series in April, May and June. The series, Wednesday Wisdom, will run from 10 to 11 a.m. on April 6, May 11 and June 8. The series will be presented by Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist and professor at MSU. Goetting said that, for some Montanans, estate

Wolf Point Congregate Meals March 24: Hot hamburger sandwich, mashed potatoes and gravy, broccoli and dessert. March 29: Ham, scalloped potatoes and dessert. March 31: Meatballs, gravy, boiled potatoes, corn, birthday cake and ice cream.

Lustre School March 28: Hamburgers. March 29: Sloppy joes. March 30: Chicken burgers. March 31: Grilled cheese sandwiches. April 1: Liver and onions. *** Frontier School March 28: Hamburger gravy and mashed potatoes. March 29: Corndogs, sweet potato fries and baked bean. March 30: Pasta with sauce and mozzarella sticks. March 31: Fish patties and au gratin potatoes. April

Department of Public Health and Human Services director Adam Meier has announced the establishment of a new office to strengthen partnerships with faith and community organizations, which will expand the department’s ability to connect more Montanans to services and promote resilient families. “We know that faith and community organizations play a fundamental role in supporting holistic health