In places, the Milk River has gone dry. Locals say the 350-mile lifeline of the Hi-Line is doing exactly what’s expected without the massive infusion of water that the now-broken plumbing of the St. Mary Siphon once delivered. The economic losses of an expected two full growing seasons without normal irrigation are already being felt. “We only got to irrigate 50% of our acres the second

With several returning starters back for this football season, the Wolf Point Wolves are looking forward to contending for a playoff berth this year. Offensive starters back for the Wolves include offensive linemen Richard Campbell, Zandon Calder, Dustin Oleyte and Gabe Keiser, Mike Bell at H back and wide receivers Sam Boysun, Brady Fourbear and Jacob White. Defensive starters returning are

After winning the regular-season conference title last season, the Wolf Point Wolves are looking forward to another successful volleyball campaign this year. The Wolves are returning three starters and seven letter winners from last season. Kelly Blount-Henderson was an All-Conference second team selection last year. Other returning starters are Kashlyn Speak Thunder and Gabby Fourbear. Nicole

Poplar’s football squad looks for a more successful season than in the past few years. Jason Brock, who has eight years of football coaching experience in Wolf Point, is starting his first season as Poplar’s head coach. “We are starting fresh this season and looking forward,” Brock said. “My goal is to establish a foundation of hard work and pride.” The Indians have a turnout

With four returning starters, the Poplar Indians are shooting to move up in the conference standings this volleyball season. Starters back for the Indians are Rebecca Gorder, Angelina Escarcega, Braelyn Nordwick and Quintana Young. Other returning letterwinners are Lanie Moran and Toni Brown. “My team is pretty young this year, but they are very eager to learn and grow as volleyball

Poplar’s cross-country is enjoying a strong turnout this season under new head coach John Wetsit. Members of the girls’ squad include Mattie Falls Down, Amelia Weeks, Cammie Martell, Kelly Azure, Journey Gourneau, Kelbi Blount, Kacie Colgan and Alara Parshall. Colgan finished in 28th place at last year’s state meet. Azure, Weeks, Falls Down, Martell and Parshall also ran well at last

The Frazer Bearcubs have 10 athletes out for volleyball this fall. Returning players for the Bearcubs include sophomore Aubrey Mail, junior Isabelle Fourstar, freshman Maci Fourstar-Sibley, freshman Kassidy Hentges, freshman Mariah Beston and senior Baily Beston. After being an assistant coach last season, Nyah DeRyke is the team’s head coach this year. “My goal is to create a good