The Roosevelt County commissioners approved sending a comment to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding proposed test releases from Fort Peck Dam for the benefit of federal endangered pallid sturgeon. The commissioners’ comment included, “A rush to make 2022 the first year of test releases is ill-timed both for irrigation and the pallid sturgeon. A drought year is a particularly bad

This year marks Keep Montana Green’s 60th annual Wildfire Prevention Art Contest for Montana students. Artwork from students in Bainville, Froid, and Wolf Point were voted statewide winners. Froid 10th grader Xavier Gregor took second overall in the contest, In the senior division, Wolf Point 10th grader Katelyn MacDonald took first place. Froid freshman Missouri Kalal took third place in the

Area residents will soon be able to travel with Amtrak’s Empire Builder every day of the week again. Amtrak has announced that its will resume full service for the Empire Builder on Monday, May 24. That means that the Empire Builder is available for travel either East or West starting Tuesday, May 25, on a daily basis. “Offering daily long distance service represents a vital step in

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced on Thursday, May 13, that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 don’t have to wear masks indoors and they no longer need to social distance. People with compromised immune systems should consult with their doctor before going without a mask, even if fully vaccinated, the CDC said. The CDC noted on its website: * If

Montana gas prices have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.88/g on Monday, May 17, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 13.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.17/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $2.49/g on Monday while the

Froid Senior Congregate Meals May 24: No meal. May 26: Roast beef dinner and dessert. May 31: No meal. Bainville Senior Congregate Meals May 20: Baked fish, cheesy hashbrowns, vegetable and dessert. May 25: Spaghetti, garlic bread, vegetables and dessert. May 27: Hamburgers, baked beans, vegetables and dessert. Culbertson Senior Congregate Meals May 21: Baked fish, cheesy hashbrowns,