The resolution log for the full Tribal Executive Board meeting in Poplar for Jan. 8-9 includes the following motions: A memorandum of understanding was approved between the State of Montana and the Fort Peck Tribes regarding buffalo from Yellowstone National Park. The MOU is a revision including outside organizations instrumental in preserving the genetic purity of animals from the park.

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Caeland Ackerman, 22, Billings, hold for other agency. Jaide Alexander, 29, Billings, hold for other agency. Ricky Bain, 65, Plentywood, sexual assault. Wyatt Bergie Sr., 31, Sidney, warrant. Robert Biggs, 49, Portland, Ore., hold for other agency. Jeff Blankenship, 51, hold for other agency. Elmore Brady,

Eric Peterson, activities director for Wolf Point High School, talked to the Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture about upcoming tournaments in the community during a meeting on Tuesday, Jan. 9. Wolf Point will host the 21team Eastern B/C divisional wrestling meet on Feb. 2-3. The tournament will feature both male and female wrestlers. Action will begin at 9 a.m. each day with tickets

District Judge David J. Cybulski presided over several hearings in Wolf Point on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Weldon Drew changed his plea to guilty for the charge of criminal possession of fentanyl. He admitted that he was arrested on Sept. 21 and that law enforcement found a residue of fentanyl in a tin foil. Maximum penalties for the offense is five years in jail, a $5,000 fine or both.

As a guideline for the school board and the public, Wolf Point School District Superintendent David Perkins provided information about public comment and rights of participation during the school board meeting on Monday, Jan. 8. Perkins noted to trustees that Montana law requires agencies to develop procedures for permitting and encouraging the public to participate. The Wolf Point School

As Human Trafficking Awareness Month is recognized, Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is asking Montanans to learn the signs of human trafficking and report it if they see it to help the state fight the heinous crime. He also sent a warning to human traffickers and their patrons not to do business in Montana because they will be caught and held accountable for their criminal behavior.

What is a congregate meal? A congregate meal is a program that provides a hot, homecooked meal to older adults in an accessible group setting. Menus are focused on meeting USDA dietary guidelines. Beyond providing nourishing food to eat and options to socialize, congregate meal sites may offer other services to improve participants health and wellbeing. What are the benefits of congregate meals?

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 4.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.87/gallon on Monday, Jan. 15, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 8.5 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 13.3 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.0 cents in the last week and stands at $3.89