The Montana Department of Agriculture is currently recruiting for open positions on its Noxious Weed Management Advisory Council. The following council terms expire on June 30: •Recreationist/Wildlife Group •Consumer Group •Montana Weed Control Association •Eastern County Weed District Representative •At-Large Member Appointed by the MDA director, the council provides

The Montana Pulse Crop Committee invites proposals for market development and educational projects designed to promote and enhance Montana’s pulse industry. The Montana Pulse Crop Research and Marketing Program aims to stimulate and expand Montana’s pulse crop industry through research, promotion, and market development of pulse crops grown in Montana. A complete Request for Proposal and

A Brockton man who admitted beating and seriously injuring another person at his home on the Fort Peck Indian Reservation was sentenced last week to seven years and four months in prison to be followed by three years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. James Michael Garcia, 29, pleaded guilty in October 2021 to assault resulting in serious bodily injury. The government

existing investments while in office if they are transferred into a blind trust. “Members of Congress are elected to serve the American people by creating good-paying jobs, lowering costs for working families, and cutting taxes — not to use their position to line their own pockets,” said Tester. “The bottom line is no one serving in Congress should be actively buying or selling individual

During a conference call with state newspapers last week, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., explained his “Right To Repair” farm equipment legislation that he introduced on Wednesday, Feb. 2. Tester noted that in “real life” he is a farmer, and that he understands “time is literally money on the farm.” With advanced technology now being incorporated into production agriculture, it

The Sheridan County Sheriff’s Office is seeking information regarding a theft and vandalism incident that occurred in the area of Medicine Lake. A New Holland harvester parked on the east side of Medicine Lake had the cab door broken and the navigational steering unit removed. This incident happened sometime during the year of 2021. For further information, you may view Sheridan County

The Nakoda Dakota Oyate Youth Council is hosting a Valentine’s Day talent show Sunday, Feb. 13, at the Chrome in Poplar. The event will take place from 1 to 4 p.m. Competition is open to all comers and prizes will be awarded. NDO is a group of youth leaders from across the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Reservation. They represent each of their communities and their schools. Said organizer