As we observe Consumer Protection Month this April, it’s a critical time to shine a spotlight on the growing threat of fraud in Montana and the steps we can take to safeguard ourselves and our loved ones. Recent data from the Federal Trade Commission paints a troubling picture of escalating fraud across the United States. In 2024, consumers reported losing more than $12.5 billion to fraud —

Dear Editor: The article about the possibility of the school purchasing a house across the street from the Southside Elementary was alarming. The article stated that voter approval was not needed because it was across the street. To clarify the locations, the school property is in block 23 and the house is in block 24 of the original townsite of Wolf Point. Fifth Avenue separates the two.

La’Reina Mae Martell was born March 29, 2026, at 3 a.m. to Miracle Welch and Corey Martell of Wolf Point at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. She weighed 7 pounds 2½ ounces and was 19 inches long. Grandparents are Mistyerika and Jarod Weyrauch of Wolf Point and Chad Welch of Wolf Point.

Wolf Point Congregate Meals April 2: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, stuffing, green bean casserole and pie. April 7: Chicken tenders, mac-n-cheese, buttered peas and jello. April 9: Beef tips and gravy, buttered egg noodles, mixed vegetables and chocolate Oreo pudding.

Wolf Point School April 6: Breakfast: Biscuits and gravy, yogurt and bananas. Lunch: Chicken strips, fries, cauliflower, salad and peaches. April 7: Breakfast: Mini strawberry pancakes, sausages and cantaloupe. Lunch: Walking tacos, apples, celery and beans. April 8: Breakfast: Reese puffs cereal, mini chocolate chip muffins and mixed fruit. Lunch: Corn dogs, broccoli, pears and honey barbecue

The Department of Public Health and Human Services is advising health care providers to continue offering preventive immunizations against Respiratory Syncytial Virus for infants and young children through April 30. In accordance with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommendations, these steps are being taken to address disease trends currently observed in Montana and across the