One of the region’s most beloved annual traditions returns as Fort Union Trading Post National Historic Site hosts its highly anticipated Fort Union Rendezvous from June 12–15. The four-day living history celebration brings together historical interpreters, traders, craftsmen and visitors for an immersive experience of the fur trade era on the Upper Missouri. Festivities begin with a

Ongoing construction at Duck Creek in the Fort Peck area continues as a major project moves forward. A road closure for installation is planned from June 9-13, between Austin Lane and Stonebreak Ridge Drive. The 4.8 mile project includes earthwork, drainage, roadway reconditioning, surface course aggregate and 1.1 miles of asphalt paving. Intermittent delays are expected, with flaggers and a

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced that it will waive day use fees at its more than 2,600 USACE- operated recreation areas nationwide in observance of the USACE birthday, June 16, and Juneteenth National Independence Day, June 19. The waiver covers fees for boat launch ramps and swimming beaches. The waiver does not apply to camping and camping-related services, or fees for specialized

A Wolf Point man accused of distributing methamphetamine to a minor admitted to charges Tuesday, June 10, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. The defendant, Brickie Cole Jackson, 36, pleaded guilty to distribution of methamphetamine to a person under 21 years of age. Jackson faces a mandatory minimum term of imprisonment of 1 year, a maximum term of 40 years, a $2,000,000 fine, and at least 6 years

inal trespass, criminal mischief and possession of drug paraphernalia. The Roosevelt County Sheriff’s report activity statistics for the past week were: Wolf Point city limits, two; Poplar city limits, 31; Poplar rural, two; Poplar FPHA all other, seven; Poplar FPHA airport addition, six; Culbertson town, nine; Culbertson rural, five; Bainville town, two; Bainville rural, nine; Froid town,

A bill to strengthen the Montana Clean Indoor Air Act by including e-cigarettes and vape pens was signed into law earlier this month by Republican Gov. Greg Gianforte. Sen. Willis Curdy, D-Missoula, said Monday, May 19, he had worked on Senate Bill 390 for several sessions with support from youth advocates and public health workers. “This is long overdue,” Curdy said. The law now