This secretarial natural disaster designation allows the USDA Farm Service Agency to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergency loans. Emergency loans can be used to meet various recovery needs including the replacement of essential items such as equipment or livestock, reorganization of a farming operation, or to refinance certain

The annual Wadopana Celebration was held in Wolf Point at the powwow grounds behind the Sherman Inn Aug. 1-3. Wadopana is a traditional powwow, originally called an “omaha.” Nakona University held a ceremony recognizing 2024 and 2025 graduates at the celebration Saturday afternoon. Wolf Point City Councilman Lance Fourstar officiated the graduation ceremony and was the speaker for the honoring.

The list of candidates for the Tribal Executive Board as of Friday, Aug. 1, includes the following: Bryce Kirk and John Morales have filed for the chairman position. Charles “Charlie” Headdress is seeking re-election as vice chairman. Council candidates include Roxanne Gourneau, Jestin Dupree, Britney Cloud, Carolyn Brugh, Elizabeth Melbourne, Adrian Spotted Bird Jr., Thomas “Big

State and local health officials confirmed the first detections of West Nile Virus in Montana for summer 2025. Virus activity appears to be widespread across the state, and the Department of Public Health and Human Services is urging all Montanans to take increased precautions against mosquito bites. Four mosquito pools have tested positive for West Nile Virus, including three in Lewis

The drawing for resident and nonresident antelope licenses will happen during the first week of August. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks sometimes gets asked why this drawing happens so late in the year compared to other species. The simple answer is that FWP uses this information to provide quick adjustments to quotas so that hunting opportunities closely reflect antelope availability. A

The Wolf Point School Board unanimously approved the hiring of Michael Keefner as the new junior high/high school music teacher during its meeting on July 21. Keefner will be the school district’s three music teacher in three years. “They are very hard to find and not everybody has music teachers,” Wolf Point Superintendent of Schools David Perkins said. “This guy has some musical

The Roosevelt County commissioners agreed to have Laura Christoffersen be on retainer for the county attorney’s office to handle some civil cases. County Attorney Thomas Bleicher explained to commissioners that the services will probably be needed only three or four times a year. “She has more expertize in handling certain civil matters,” Bleicher said. Commissioners said the

The Wolf Point Community Organization started to plan for its Back to School Bash during its monthly meeting held on July 21. The event is tentatively scheduled for noon to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 9, at the Silver Wolf Casino. Officials have ordered 300-350 backpacks and water bottles for the giveaway. WPCO will cover enrolled families first and then move on to associate members. “We’re