Montana State University Extension wants to remind Montanans to open a Montana Medical Care Savings Account or make deposits into their account before Dec. 31 to save money on income taxes. An MSA is an account used to reduce the cost of saving for medical expenses and long-term health care. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, an MSA offers several benefits,

The Department of Public Health and Human Services wants to honor Montana centenarians during the 53rd annual Governor’s Conference on Aging Oct. 4-5. The hybrid event will take place at the Copper King Convention Center in Butte with a virtual attendance option. Centenarians will be honored at a luncheon that will begin at noon on Oct. 4. DPHHS is asking Montanans who will turn age 100

It’s back to school with all of the kids excited about catching up with old friends and making new ones. School projects, events and sports are just a few of the things that come to mind. As the new school year approaches, parents of middle schoolers and teens have a variety of things to consider ensuring their child is ready for school. Keeping kids from using tobacco and nicotine products

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Aug 11: Chicken pot pie, fruit salad and dessert. Aug. 16: Beef stroganoff, egg noodles, carrots and dessert. Aug 18: Sweet and sour pork, rice, Oriental vegetables and dessert.

Humanities Montana is currently welcoming applications for the Humanities Montana board of directors. A press release from the organization states, “Because we are a statewide nonprofit organization, our board represents the diverse geographic regions and demographic makeup of today’s Montana and strives to sustain a balance among scholars, educators and cultural leaders in the humanities,

Humanities Montana is currently welcoming applications for the Humanities Montana board of directors. A press release from the organization states, “Because we are a statewide nonprofit organization, our board represents the diverse geographic regions and demographic makeup of today’s Montana and strives to sustain a balance among scholars, educators and cultural leaders in the humanities,

Fort Peck Tribal Member Appears In New Film Prey Fort Peck Tribal member Amber Midthunder’s new film Prey premiers on Hulu Aug. 5. Prey is the fifth film of the Predator franchise. Midthunder uncovered a deep love of acting at a young age. Growing up with an actor father and casting director mother, she began her own on-screen career early in life. Her first speaking role was at the

The Wolf Point Education Association and the Wolf Point School District will continue the mediation process for a new contract on Thursday, Aug. 4. The session is scheduled to start at 3 p.m. The two parties last met June 14 under the leadership of mediator David Luckey for the State of Montana. That session started prior to 5 p.m. and ended shortly before 11 p.m. Both parties made proposals

U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week that USDA is investing $401 million to provide access to high-speed internet for 31,000 rural residents and businesses in 11 states, including almost $48 million in Montana. This announcement includes a group of investments from the ReConnect Program and an award funded through USDA’s Telecommunications Infrastructure Loan