It’s possible that a new Farm Bill still could happen this summer, according to U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont. During a conference call with Montana reporters on Thursday, April 18, the senator was asked about the possibility of still passing a Farm Bill this year. “A month ago, I would had said chances were slim and none, and slim has left town,” Tester said. “But over the last week,

There are numerous misconceptions surrounding malnutrition. What may come to mind when we think of malnutrition is third world countries however what we may not realize is even overweight individuals can be malnourished. Malnutrition put simply is an imbalance, lack of or excess of nutrients that results in health problems. According to the National Council on Aging malnutrition in our senior

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has asked the Montana Board of Land Commissioners to remove the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation’s decision-making authority over private water rights at the Board’s meeting next month. At a Land Board meeting Monday, April 15, Attorney General Knudsen and the other commissioners heard from farmers and ranchers who are concerned

The new Montana Mule Deer Citizen Advisory Committee will meet twice this spring and help the department identify important issues in mule deer management and goals for the new mule deer management plan. This is an early step in the planning process with multiple opportunities for public input before the plan is finalized in time to inform the 2026-2027 hunting season-setting process. “Most Montanans

Are you soon turning 65 or are you currently 65+ but are still working? It is important that you have a basic understanding of Medicare’s enrollment periods. Medicare is federal health insurance for people who are 65 or older. It also covers certain younger people with disabilities and people with end-stage renal disease. In this article, I will give you an overview of the most common enrollment

Bainville's students earned Academic All-State honors this basketball season for grade point averages of 3.5 or above. Girls' basketball players recognized were Brecklyn Pippenger, Kendra Romo, Kaelyn Romo, Tally Berwick, Miah Pippenger, Elsie Wilson, Hailey Berwick, Lila Butikofer and Addison Hansen. Boys' basketball players honored were Carter Winn, Trevor Robertus and Reed

Culbertson April 26: Spanish rice hotdish, vegetable and dessert. April 30: Ham, scalloped potatoes, vegetable and dessert. May 3: Lasagna, breadsticks, green beans and dessert. *** Bainville April 25: Baked fish, cheese mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. April 30: Turkey, dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. May 2: No meal. *** Froid April 24: Bean soup