Sweet potatoes and yams may seem similar but they are not one and the same. Even though the names for these foods are used interchangeably, yams and sweet potatoes actually are two distinct foods. Yams and sweet potatoes differ in flavor and appearance and come from different plant families. Sweet potatoes are in the morning glory family while yams are from the lily family. Yams are starchier,

The students of Northside Elementary School celebrated the season with A World of Christmas musical program at the school on Wednesday, Dec. 20. Fourth-grade students opened the program by singing A World of Christmas. The fourth-graders went on to sing three selections from different areas. The numbers included O Christmas Tree (from Germany), Zumba, Zumba (from Spain) and Joyous Hanukah

After wrapping up his 12 Days of Giving campaign last week, Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced state employees donated 4,500 pounds of food to the Montana Food Bank Network in his third annual interagency food drive competition. “Thanks to the generosity of our state employees, we’re helping feed and nourish our neighbors facing food insecurity this holiday season,” Gianforte said. “Congratulations

Lustre School Jan. 3: Meatball subs. Jan 4: Chicken alfredo. Jan. 5: Nachos.

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Dec. 28: Bean and ham soup, grilled ham and cheese sandwiches and dessert. Jan. 2: Polish sausage, sauerkraut, oven potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Jan. 4: Roast pork, mashed potatoes, green beans and dessert.

Kennedy Ora Higginswas born Dec. 21 to Abigaile and Keith Higgins of Wolf Point. She weighed 8 pounds 6 ounces and was 19.5 inches long. She joins her brothers, Archer and Axel, at home. Grandparents are Cece Lambert, Jan Bryan and Eddie Higgins, all of Wolf Point.

ROOSEVELT COUNTY BOARD VACANCIES The Board of Roosevelt County Commissioners hereby gives notice of board member vacancy on the Roosevelt County Library Board. A Poplar area member is needed to finish a term that will expire June 30, 2026. The offices are voluntary, but mileage will be paid to attend board meetings. Interested persons may contact the County Commissioners at 400 2nd Avenue South,