During National Farmers Union’s Legislative Fly-In this September, 14 Montana Farmers Union members raised concerns about the impact of tariffs, the lack of a full Farm Bill, trade wars and disruptions, as well as advocated for Mandatory Country of Origin Labeling for beef and fully staffed and funded FSA and NRCS offices — putting family farm agriculture in the spotlight for Montana’s Congressional

At the deadline for candidates to file for Tribal Executive Board positions on Wednesday afternoon, there are five individuals seeking the chairman position. Chairman candidates include current chair Justin Gray Hawk Sr., former chair John Morales, former chair Floyd G. Azure, current TEB member Bryce Kirk and Samson Boyd. Charles “Charlie” Headdress is the lone candidate for vice chairman.

The Roosevelt County Health Department conducted a prenatal health fair at the Fort Peck Community College’s Greet the Dawn building in Poplar on Friday, Sept. 12. Deanna Diulio, certified nurse midwife and women’s health nurse practitioner, explained having such an event is very beneficial. “Prenatal care is essential for optimizing the mother and baby’s health. Consistent pregnancy

On Sunday, Sept. 14, at approximately 4 a.m., the Fort Peck Tribal police officers received information from the Yellowstone County Sheriff’s Office that a male had confessed to shooting and killing his wife, his stepson and the stepson’s girlfriend at a residence in Poplar. The male said that all three victims were still inside the house. The male was identified as 73-year-old Michael Littlebull,