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Commissioners Approve Bid For Shotgun Creek Bridge Project

Roosevelt County commissioners approved the bid from Bishop Inc., for the Shotgun Creek Bridge, Bridge 1010, replacement project during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The bid from Bishop was $496,780. There were five total bids received. The second lowest bid was $501,362 from Thompson Contracting. John Bach of Interstate Engineering said the county has worked with Bishop on

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Commissioners Approve Bid For Shotgun Creek Bridge Project

Roosevelt County commissioners approved the bid from Bishop Inc., for the Shotgun Creek Bridge, Bridge 1010, replacement project during their weekly meeting on Tuesday, Sept. 16. The bid from Bishop was $496,780. There were five total bids received. The second lowest bid was $501,362 from Thompson Contracting. John Bach of Interstate Engineering said the county has worked with Bishop on

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Posted on September 25, 2025

Officials Keep Eye On Amtrak Funding

Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers attended the Big Sky Rail Conference to urge continued support for the Empire Builder in Montana. Although people at the conference said the proposal to add the Amtrak North Coast Hiawatha will not effect the current Empire Building route to northern Montana, Oelkers is still concerned about potential funding challenges. He noted the people making

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Officials Keep Eye On Amtrak Funding

Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers attended the Big Sky Rail Conference to urge continued support for the Empire Builder in Montana. Although people at the conference said the proposal to add the Amtrak North Coast Hiawatha will not effect the current Empire Building route to northern Montana, Oelkers is still concerned about potential funding challenges. He noted the people making

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Posted on September 25, 2025

Correction

Town Pump officials said that if Town Pump purchases the Triangle Park property in the future, the purchase will result in about 4,000 square feet for more store product. Town Pump will move its diesel pumps, but will actually decrease its amount of diesel pumps.

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Correction

Town Pump officials said that if Town Pump purchases the Triangle Park property in the future, the purchase will result in about 4,000 square feet for more store product. Town Pump will move its diesel pumps, but will actually decrease its amount of diesel pumps.

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Posted on September 25, 2025

Native American Week

Perry Lilley talks to North Side Elementary School students about goal setting to kick off in on Monday, Sept. 22. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Native American Week

Perry Lilley talks to North Side Elementary School students about goal setting to kick off in on Monday, Sept. 22. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on September 25, 2025

TEB Passes Funds For Phase Two Of Cannabis Study

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board approved $16,500 for phase two of a cannabis study during its meeting on Monday, Sept. 22. In early August, the TEB passed by a 7-2 margin to conduct the exploration and development process of a tribal cannabis regulatory framework and economic initiative. Phase two will include a preliminary market analysis. TEB member Roxanne Gourneau said that phase

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TEB Passes Funds For Phase Two Of Cannabis Study

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board approved $16,500 for phase two of a cannabis study during its meeting on Monday, Sept. 22. In early August, the TEB passed by a 7-2 margin to conduct the exploration and development process of a tribal cannabis regulatory framework and economic initiative. Phase two will include a preliminary market analysis. TEB member Roxanne Gourneau said that phase

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Posted on September 25, 2025

Magnan Added To Hall Of Fame

Poplar’s Robert “Robbie” Magnan has been added to the Class of 2025 for the Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame. The Class of 2025 will be honored during a celebration and induction ceremony on Dec. 6 at the Delta Hotels Helena Colonial in Helena. The total list of inductees includes Bill Cunningham (Choteau), Thomas “Hobnail Tom” Albin Edwards (1899–1975), Sean Gerrity (Bozeman), Clarence

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Magnan Added To Hall Of Fame

Poplar’s Robert “Robbie” Magnan has been added to the Class of 2025 for the Montana Outdoor Hall of Fame. The Class of 2025 will be honored during a celebration and induction ceremony on Dec. 6 at the Delta Hotels Helena Colonial in Helena. The total list of inductees includes Bill Cunningham (Choteau), Thomas “Hobnail Tom” Albin Edwards (1899–1975), Sean Gerrity (Bozeman), Clarence

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Posted on September 25, 2025

Opportunity Bank Promotes Copenhaver To Branch President

Opportunity Bank of Montana is proud to announce the promotion of Easton Copenhaver to branch president of its Wolf Point location. A lifelong resident of Wolf Point, Copenhaver brings a deep understanding of the community and a strong commitment to serving its residents. His career with Opportunity Bank began in April 2020 as an agricultural and commercial lender. In April 2023, he transitioned

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Opportunity Bank Promotes Copenhaver To Branch President

Opportunity Bank of Montana is proud to announce the promotion of Easton Copenhaver to branch president of its Wolf Point location. A lifelong resident of Wolf Point, Copenhaver brings a deep understanding of the community and a strong commitment to serving its residents. His career with Opportunity Bank began in April 2020 as an agricultural and commercial lender. In April 2023, he transitioned

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Posted on September 25, 2025

Gianforte, DPHHS Honor Centenarians

Montana centenarians were honored in Helena at the Great Northern Hotel during a special luncheon last week. Gov. Greg Gianforte attended the event to help welcome and celebrate five centenarians in attendance. “This year, 21 Montanans have reached or surpassed the remarkable milestone of turning 100 years young,” Gianforte said. “In honoring our centenarians, we celebrate their lives while

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Gianforte, DPHHS Honor Centenarians

Montana centenarians were honored in Helena at the Great Northern Hotel during a special luncheon last week. Gov. Greg Gianforte attended the event to help welcome and celebrate five centenarians in attendance. “This year, 21 Montanans have reached or surpassed the remarkable milestone of turning 100 years young,” Gianforte said. “In honoring our centenarians, we celebrate their lives while

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Posted on September 25, 2025

Hemp Research, Development Proposals Requested

The Montana Department of Agriculture is requesting proposals to fund projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s hemp industry through improved production and marketing opportunities. Additionally, projects for educational and marketing campaigns, or publicity and sales promotion campaigns for hemp will be considered. The Montana Department of Agriculture Hemp Research & Market

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Hemp Research, Development Proposals Requested

The Montana Department of Agriculture is requesting proposals to fund projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s hemp industry through improved production and marketing opportunities. Additionally, projects for educational and marketing campaigns, or publicity and sales promotion campaigns for hemp will be considered. The Montana Department of Agriculture Hemp Research & Market

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Posted on September 25, 2025

Poplar Super Stars

Earning Super Star Awards at Poplar school were (back from left) Cali Whitetail, Madilyn Dionne, Eden Bauer, Cal First and Dylan Walking Eagle. (Front) Cassidy Big Leggins, Kaleb Atkinson and Za’Rose Gwin. (Photo submitted)

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Poplar Super Stars

Earning Super Star Awards at Poplar school were (back from left) Cali Whitetail, Madilyn Dionne, Eden Bauer, Cal First and Dylan Walking Eagle. (Front) Cassidy Big Leggins, Kaleb Atkinson and Za’Rose Gwin. (Photo submitted)

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Posted on September 25, 2025

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Commissioners Approve Bid For Shotgun Creek Bridge Project

Commissioners Approve Bid For Shotgun Creek Bridge Project

Officials Keep Eye On Amtrak Funding

Officials Keep Eye On Amtrak Funding

Correction

Correction

Native American Week

Native American Week

TEB Passes Funds For Phase Two Of Cannabis Study

TEB Passes Funds For Phase Two Of Cannabis Study

Magnan Added To Hall Of Fame

Magnan Added To Hall Of Fame

Opportunity Bank Promotes Copenhaver To Branch President

Opportunity Bank Promotes Copenhaver To Branch President

Gianforte, DPHHS Honor Centenarians

Gianforte, DPHHS Honor Centenarians

Hemp Research, Development Proposals Requested

Hemp Research, Development Proposals Requested

Poplar Super Stars

Poplar Super Stars

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