Great Northern Development Corporation and the Small Business Development Center are proud to announce the finalists for the 2026 Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition, marking the fourth competition cycle in eight years of investing in rural entrepreneurship across northeastern Montana. Minnow Tank continues to serve as a regional platform for business growth and development, supporting

Roosevelt County commissioners discussed a possible path of selling two abandoned properties on Anaconda Street and First Avenue in Wolf Point during a meeting on Tuesday, March 24. The commissioners have found out that it’s not possible to simply transfer the properties to the Fort Peck Tribes because Montana code doesn’t recognize the tribes as a government entity. Commissioners are

New titles are in for the month of April at the Culbertson Public Library. Fiction titles include the Violin Maker’s Secret by Evie Woods, Dear Debbie by Frieda McFadden, The Inmate by Freida McFadden, It’s Not Her by Mary Kubica, Kin by Tayari Jones, White River Crossing by Ian McGuire, Strange Animals by Jared K. Anderson, Trust No One by James Rollins, The Correspondent by Virginia Evans,

The Montana Highway Patrol is warning Montanans of fraudulent text message scams claiming a final notice for a traffic violation. MHP will never request payment or alert you of a suspended driver license by phone or text message. To pressure recipients into providing their personal information and/or money, scammers are sending urgent text messages with fake payment deadlines and, in some cases,

many years. Oelkers feels that the facility would be a $3 million asset for the county. “It will be so important for Roosevelt County with the fair being right there,” Oelkers explained. He noted that the facility already features a large kitchen and showers. Little if any remodeling is anticipated to be needed. It will also be an ideal site if an emergency occurs. Added costs

Culbertson High School hosted its “Arabian Nights” themed prom at the old armory building on Broadway Avenue Saturday, March 21. Junior class advisor Chelsie Flinn organized students and volunteers including Mary Drake, Mike Olson and others, who provided decorations, lights and music for the evening. Attendance was strong, with parents and relations packing the house for the grand march

The Fort Peck Tribes’ land committee approved sewer projects in Brockton and Frazer during a meeting held on Wednesday, March 18. Tina Magnan, director for enterprise, said funds provided from the Environmental Protection Agency will pay for the projects. Costs are $1.64 million for the Brockton project and $962,689 for the Frazer project. But $130,000 for each project still needs to