Fisheries management of northeast Montana’s ponds and small reservoirs can be a challenge. Habitat limitations, excess nutrient input from multi-use practices, and extreme winter and summer conditions can all negatively impact these biologically and recreationally important fisheries. In addition to these challenges, illegal fish introductions are a pervasive issue that further complicate management.

State and local health officials are reporting the first Montana West Nile virus detections for summer 2024 in mosquitoes across four counties. Six mosquito pools in Blaine, Dawson, Prairie, and Wibaux counties have tested positive for WNV. Detection in mosquitoes is an early indicator that activity is increasing within the state, putting humans at higher risk of illness. Historically, Montana

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has asked Montana superintendents and school board trustees to adopt policies to limit learning distractions in the classroom and improve student academic performance by establishing “cell phone-free” schools. For our Montana students to reach their full, outstanding potential, “we should seek to remove distractions and disruptions in our schools, a place where

The 56th annual Culbertson Labor Day Wagon Train is set for Aug. 31-Sept. 1. Directions from Culbertson are: head east on U.S. Highway 2 for 8.5 miles, turn right onto Road 1013 and travel about 1.5 miles to the camp location. Roads will be marked. Teamsters are free, as are participants ages 1-6. Prices range from $45-$75 and include hay for horses and five meals. Call 406-790-0600 or 406-798-3712

The Fort Peck Tribes Cultural Resource Department is presenting the 25th annual Cultural Fair Sept. 23-26 in Poplar. The event will be held at American Legion Park. Fort Peck Tribes Cultural Resources Department director Dyan Youpee said, there will be presentations by Fort Union Trading Post, Pipestone National Park, Battle of Little Bighorn NPS, Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Lewis and Clark Historic