The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its full board meeting Feb. 24 in Poplar. The board approved an amended resolution to take the business plan for the meat processing plant and authorize the Economic Development Office to apply for and administer USDA Rural Business Development Grant funding. Board member Jestin Dupree was appointed to represent the Fort Peck Tribes for the tribal

Chronic wasting disease prevalence is increasing in most of northeast Montana, as is the spread of the disease across the landscape. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks recently tallied results of CWD samples taken during the 2024 big game season. CWD was first detected in northeast Montana in 2018. Annual sampling of hunter- harvested animals, show the prevalence continues to increase, especially

Montana’s minimum wage could be increased to $12.06 an hour if a bill introduced to the House Monday, Feb. 24, passes. Rep. Kelly Kortum, DBozeman, introduced House Bill 484 to the House Business and Labor Committee Monday. Supporters said the state’s current $10.55 rate doesn’t match the cost of living, but opponents disagreed and said the increase could increase inflation. Patrick

Poplar’s boys’ basketball squad upset Harlem, 66-55, in the opening round of the District 2B tournament in Glasgow on Wednesday. The Indians, the sixth seed of the tourney, gained a 19-13 lead in the first quarter and then outscored the Wildcats by a 16-4 margin during the second period. Early in the second quarter, four points by Kaniel Ricker and a basket by Keilen Erickson off a fantastic

Poplar’s girls’ basketball team came up short against Fairview, 47-40, during second round action at the District 2B tournament on Thursday. Fairview gained leads of 11-6 in the first quarter and 24-14 at the half. The Warriors were able to increase their advantage to 42-27 in the third quarter. Braelyn Nordwick scored 23 points to lead the Indians. Mattie Ayers added nine points.

Frazer lost by an 80-26 margin against Circle in the third-place game of the District 3C girls’ basketball tournament in Wolf Point on Saturday. The Bearcubs received good scoring from Baily Beston in the first quarter, but Circle gained a 31-7 lead. The Wilcats moved ahead 5413 at the half. Baily Beston led the Bearcubs with 14 points. Maci Fourstar-Sibley added five points. Also