Ongoing research at Montana State University is seeking to help educators across the country make decisions about high school financial literacy curricula. The research, led by professor Carly Urban of the Department of Agricultural Economics and Economics in MSU’s College of Agriculture, highlights how financial literacy education can positively impact students’ lives well beyond high school.

Wolf Point High School plans for its prom to take place on Friday, March 22. The theme is Midnight Masquerade. Grand march will begin at 8 p.m. The north doors will open to the public at 7:30 p.m. Admission costs for the grand march are $3 for adults, $2 for students, and free for 8 and under.

building should be used for that purpose. Toavs said he supports the request because it benefits the youth in the area, but commissioners probably need to look at policies regarding the matter. Toavs was the only commissioner voting in favor of the motion. In other business, commissioners approved the transfer of Maestro Martinez from a jail employee to a full-time deputy within the

Paddlefish anglers planning to harvest a fish in the Upper Missouri River (between Fort Peck Dam and Fort Benton) need to apply for an Upper Missouri River paddlefish tag by 5 p.m. on Friday, March 22. For 2024, a total of 1,000 tags are available for the drawing. A 2024 fishing license is necessary before applying, and applications can be submitted online at fwp.mt.gov or at an FWP office.

Fort Peck tribal members are invited to attend a day of discussion around the topic of mental health, why it’s important, how to reduce stigma and how to help loved ones in need, according to press release from Care Solace. The event is planned for Thursday, March 28. Speakers, a hosted lunch, a panel discussion and a question and answer period are all planned beginning at 10 a.m. and running

Hunters have until April 1 to apply for deer and elk permits and nonresident combination licenses. Hunters can buy licenses and apply for permits on the FWP website; click on “Buy and Apply.” Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks offers several tools to help hunters navigate the application process. Video tutorials for Montana residents and nonresidents are available on the FWP website.

she organized at Southside School. She said more than 60 individuals attended the event, which included playing Bingo. Junior high principal Dan Horsmon said that the SOS suicide prevention program is being presented at the school. The program helps determine which students might need help. Horsmon said a speaker has been lined up in an attempt to decrease the vaping problem. “It’s