“It’s not just for Wolf Point, we’re just the first ones to come with a MOU,” Dschaak said. He added that the county would re-coup the money on the sale of the properties. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers suggested that three or four work sessions take place before the item is placed on the agenda. Oelkers said the MOU needs to be good for all the cities and the entire county. The

(This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday.) It’s no secret that prices in Montana’s real estate market have risen dramatically in recent years, but the state’s breakneck appreciation was driven home for many residents in June when the Montana Department of Revenue sent out its every-other-year

This story is excerpted from the MT Lowdown, a weekly newsletter digest containing original reporting and analysis published every Friday. We’ve had hundreds of responses so far to our call for reader questions about this year’s round of property reappraisals. Among the most common (slightly paraphrased): Where the $#*& are these numbers coming from? The simple answer is they’re

Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02) has released the following statement in response to the announcement from the Department of Veterans Affairs regarding the Montana VA Healthcare System. The VA has announced it will be requiring a comprehensive review of the Montana VA Health Care System to identify any potential issues and implement all necessary corrective measures. This review will encompass

Joining Rep. Llew Jones, R-Conrad, Gov. Greg Gianforte last week celebrated a new law that delivers Montana homeowners more than $120 million in permanent property tax relief over the next several years. “Property taxes are too high and need to be reined in,” Gianforte said. “Working with Rep. Jones, we got a fiscally responsible, creative solution across the finish line to reduce the

Montana reached its 20th consecutive month of unemployment below 3 percent in June, according to data compiled by the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry. Since Gov. Greg Gianforte was elected, Montanans have created more than 41,000 new jobs statewide. “We’re creating an environment where businesses can thrive, create more good-paying

White Christmas Opens At FPST Fort Peck Summer Theatre celebrates Christmas in July with the tap dance extravaganza based on the beloved film White Christmas. Based on the film starring Bing Crosby and Rosemary Clooney, this heartwarming, tap-dancing musical extravaganza features Irving Berlin’s beloved songs. Said a press release, “Following their service in WWII, veterans Bob and

The Richland County Fair is set for Aug. 2-5 at the fairgrounds in Sidney. Entertainment includes 406FMX, a Freestyle Motocross Team bringing the top riders in the world from X-Games and Nitro Circus to put on a huge freestyle motocross Show Aug. 2 at 7 p.m. Other entertainment include PRCA rodeo events Aug. 3 and 4 and Kip Moore with special guest Chancey Williams Aug. 5. Magic shows