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Student Earns National History Day Honor

Frazer student Takoa Old Person continues to record success through the National History Day program. Old Person took fourth place in the preliminary round for best senior paper at the National History Day National Contest held at the University of Maryland. The student’s paper described how the 1924 Snyder Act, also known as the Indian Citizenship Act, provided Native Americans with birthright

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Student Earns National History Day Honor

Frazer student Takoa Old Person continues to record success through the National History Day program. Old Person took fourth place in the preliminary round for best senior paper at the National History Day National Contest held at the University of Maryland. The student’s paper described how the 1924 Snyder Act, also known as the Indian Citizenship Act, provided Native Americans with birthright

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Posted on August 28, 2025

Jensen-Rowe Trial Still Set For Sept. 29

A pre-trial conference hearing in the Brianna Jensen- Rowe case was conducted in Wolf Point on Monday, Aug. 18. Jensen-Rowe, 19, is accused on killing her sister Jalinn Marie Jensen-Rowe on Aug. 3, 2024, in Wolf Point. Defense attorney Gerald Harris said an evaluation performed by Dr. Smelko, a clinical psychologist, was received just earlier that day of the conference. Harris said the 11-page

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Jensen-Rowe Trial Still Set For Sept. 29

A pre-trial conference hearing in the Brianna Jensen- Rowe case was conducted in Wolf Point on Monday, Aug. 18. Jensen-Rowe, 19, is accused on killing her sister Jalinn Marie Jensen-Rowe on Aug. 3, 2024, in Wolf Point. Defense attorney Gerald Harris said an evaluation performed by Dr. Smelko, a clinical psychologist, was received just earlier that day of the conference. Harris said the 11-page

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Posted on August 28, 2025

Labor Day Wagon Train Scheduled

The Culbertson Saddle Club’s annual wagon train is set for Aug. 30-31. It is the 57th anniversary of the beloved local event. Saddle Club organizers released an announcement encouraging participation in the drive: “It’s that time of year to think about dusting off those wagons, packing the family up and loading up the trailer and heading out to the CSC Labor Day Wagon Train. Help us spread

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Labor Day Wagon Train Scheduled

The Culbertson Saddle Club’s annual wagon train is set for Aug. 30-31. It is the 57th anniversary of the beloved local event. Saddle Club organizers released an announcement encouraging participation in the drive: “It’s that time of year to think about dusting off those wagons, packing the family up and loading up the trailer and heading out to the CSC Labor Day Wagon Train. Help us spread

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Posted on August 28, 2025

Suspect Wanted In Monday Morning Shooting

The Fort Peck Tribal Law Enforcement reports that during the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 25, a report was received regarding an individual on a four-wheeler that drove by other individuals in front of a residence on the south side housing area in Wolf Point. The driver on the four-wheeler shot at the others and injured one person. The victim was taken to the Wolf Point hospital and was

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Suspect Wanted In Monday Morning Shooting

The Fort Peck Tribal Law Enforcement reports that during the early morning hours of Monday, Aug. 25, a report was received regarding an individual on a four-wheeler that drove by other individuals in front of a residence on the south side housing area in Wolf Point. The driver on the four-wheeler shot at the others and injured one person. The victim was taken to the Wolf Point hospital and was

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Posted on August 28, 2025

Gas Prices Drop Slightly During Week

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.22/g on Monday, Aug. 25, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 2.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 21.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 2.0 cents compared to a week ago and stands

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Gas Prices Drop Slightly During Week

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.22/g on Monday, Aug. 25, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 2.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 21.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 2.0 cents compared to a week ago and stands

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Posted on August 28, 2025

Upland Game Bird Season Outlook In Montana

North-central Montana Winter weather during 2024-2025 in north-central Montana varied widely throughout the region. Areas along the Rocky Mountain Front and the western Hi-Line experienced below average snowfall and average winter temps, with dry conditions continued into spring. Spring surveys showed pheasant crow counts above last year’s numbers in areas of good habitat, and below average

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Upland Game Bird Season Outlook In Montana

North-central Montana Winter weather during 2024-2025 in north-central Montana varied widely throughout the region. Areas along the Rocky Mountain Front and the western Hi-Line experienced below average snowfall and average winter temps, with dry conditions continued into spring. Spring surveys showed pheasant crow counts above last year’s numbers in areas of good habitat, and below average

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Posted on August 28, 2025

Big Game Forecast For Region 6

A couple years of drought and the long winter in 202223 have reduced deer and elk populations in most areas of northeast Montana. FWP adjusted license quotas in many districts as needed, and many districts are at their lowest quota level for antlerless mule deer and elk. The winters of 2023-24 and 2024-25 were mild, however, and more precipitation has improved habitat conditions in much of the

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Big Game Forecast For Region 6

A couple years of drought and the long winter in 202223 have reduced deer and elk populations in most areas of northeast Montana. FWP adjusted license quotas in many districts as needed, and many districts are at their lowest quota level for antlerless mule deer and elk. The winters of 2023-24 and 2024-25 were mild, however, and more precipitation has improved habitat conditions in much of the

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Posted on August 28, 2025

Scholarships Offered For Beginning Producers

Learn about top ag and rural issues, network, experience ag in the Lewistown area, hear from keynote speaker Jason DeShaw, elect MFU leadership, set organizational policy, and more during Montana Farmers Union’s 110th Annual State Convention planned Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Lewistown, with pre-convention tours Oct. 30 and a Succession Planning Institute Nov. 2. Scholarships that cover the full cost

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Scholarships Offered For Beginning Producers

Learn about top ag and rural issues, network, experience ag in the Lewistown area, hear from keynote speaker Jason DeShaw, elect MFU leadership, set organizational policy, and more during Montana Farmers Union’s 110th Annual State Convention planned Oct. 30-Nov. 1 in Lewistown, with pre-convention tours Oct. 30 and a Succession Planning Institute Nov. 2. Scholarships that cover the full cost

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Posted on August 28, 2025

Pronghorn Numbers Strong In Eastern Montana

Pronghorn are some of Montana’s most popular game animals to pursue, and their populations span much of the eastern two-thirds of the state and even some valleys in western Montana. However, hard winters and droughts can have big impacts on populations and so from year to year the numbers can fluctuate some. A few years ago, a tough winter in central Montana took a toll on antelope numbers,

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Pronghorn Numbers Strong In Eastern Montana

Pronghorn are some of Montana’s most popular game animals to pursue, and their populations span much of the eastern two-thirds of the state and even some valleys in western Montana. However, hard winters and droughts can have big impacts on populations and so from year to year the numbers can fluctuate some. A few years ago, a tough winter in central Montana took a toll on antelope numbers,

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Posted on August 28, 2025

Farmers Union Day Camp Offered

MFU Convention Day Camp offers harvest festival themed activities for Convention’s youth attendees Family members of all ages can enjoy Montana Farmers Union’s 110th Annual State Convention with a free kids Day Camp to be offered from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. on both Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 for kids ages 5-12. The days will be full of fun harvest festival themed activities geared to

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Farmers Union Day Camp Offered

MFU Convention Day Camp offers harvest festival themed activities for Convention’s youth attendees Family members of all ages can enjoy Montana Farmers Union’s 110th Annual State Convention with a free kids Day Camp to be offered from 8 a.m. to noon and from 1 to 5 p.m. on both Oct. 31 and Nov. 1 for kids ages 5-12. The days will be full of fun harvest festival themed activities geared to

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Posted on August 28, 2025

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Student Earns National History Day Honor

Student Earns National History Day Honor

Jensen-Rowe Trial Still Set For Sept. 29

Jensen-Rowe Trial Still Set For Sept. 29

Labor Day Wagon Train Scheduled

Labor Day Wagon Train Scheduled

Suspect Wanted In Monday Morning Shooting

Suspect Wanted In Monday Morning Shooting

Gas Prices Drop Slightly During Week

Gas Prices Drop Slightly During Week

Upland Game Bird Season Outlook In Montana

Upland Game Bird Season Outlook In Montana

Big Game Forecast For Region 6

Big Game Forecast For Region 6

Scholarships Offered For Beginning Producers

Scholarships Offered For Beginning Producers

Pronghorn Numbers Strong In Eastern Montana

Pronghorn Numbers Strong In Eastern Montana

Farmers Union Day Camp Offered

Farmers Union Day Camp Offered

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