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Parade Event Highlights Artifacts, Access

Fort Peck Tribes Cultural Resource Department staff and volunteers held their inaugural live museum parade with corresponding events despite rain and wind Saturday, Sept. 24 at Legion Park in Poplar. Organizers moved the parade under the arbor and hurried cultural items and artifacts under a tent. Otherwise, festivities went on largely as planned. Parade contestants lined up by category and

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Parade Event Highlights Artifacts, Access

Fort Peck Tribes Cultural Resource Department staff and volunteers held their inaugural live museum parade with corresponding events despite rain and wind Saturday, Sept. 24 at Legion Park in Poplar. Organizers moved the parade under the arbor and hurried cultural items and artifacts under a tent. Otherwise, festivities went on largely as planned. Parade contestants lined up by category and

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Posted on September 29, 2022

Wait Time Up To Six Months For New Birth Certificates

The state health department is again accepting applications from people who want to update the gender marker on their birth certificates following a court order this week. However, the Department of Public Health and Human Services said it could take up to six months to process an application. Jon Ebelt, spokesman for the department, did not say how much time it took before the issue landed

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Wait Time Up To Six Months For New Birth Certificates

The state health department is again accepting applications from people who want to update the gender marker on their birth certificates following a court order this week. However, the Department of Public Health and Human Services said it could take up to six months to process an application. Jon Ebelt, spokesman for the department, did not say how much time it took before the issue landed

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Posted on September 29, 2022

Amtrak Resumes Service In Wolf Point

After a national railroad strike was avoided earlier this month, Amtrak’s Empire Builder will continue rolling through Wolf Point and the rest of Montana. Rail unions reached an agreement with railroad companies, the White House announced early on Thursday, Sept. 15. The potential strike threatened to cost the economy an estimated $2 billion a day. In preparation for a possible strike,

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Amtrak Resumes Service In Wolf Point

After a national railroad strike was avoided earlier this month, Amtrak’s Empire Builder will continue rolling through Wolf Point and the rest of Montana. Rail unions reached an agreement with railroad companies, the White House announced early on Thursday, Sept. 15. The potential strike threatened to cost the economy an estimated $2 billion a day. In preparation for a possible strike,

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Posted on September 29, 2022

NDO Fashion Show Highlights Native Talent

Nakoda Dakota Oyate Youth Council members hosted a Native Fashion with a Passion runway show Sept. 24 at Fort Peck Community College in Poplar featuring work by designers Jackie Bird, Rebekah Jarvey and youth artist Chelysa Owens-Cyr. The emcee was adult youth advisory board member Maria Vega. “All the models were members of the NDO youth council,” said organizer Carrie Manning. “Entertainment

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NDO Fashion Show Highlights Native Talent

Nakoda Dakota Oyate Youth Council members hosted a Native Fashion with a Passion runway show Sept. 24 at Fort Peck Community College in Poplar featuring work by designers Jackie Bird, Rebekah Jarvey and youth artist Chelysa Owens-Cyr. The emcee was adult youth advisory board member Maria Vega. “All the models were members of the NDO youth council,” said organizer Carrie Manning. “Entertainment

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Posted on September 29, 2022

Poplar High School Welcomes New Advisor

Incoming Poplar High School career advisor Cindy Morales was born and raised in Walla Walla, Wash. Her parents are immigrants from Mexico and Guatemala. She graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor of arts in psychology and a bachelor of science in anthropology. Morales told the Northern Plains Independent that she has been integrated into the community in a variety of roles

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Poplar High School Welcomes New Advisor

Incoming Poplar High School career advisor Cindy Morales was born and raised in Walla Walla, Wash. Her parents are immigrants from Mexico and Guatemala. She graduated from Central Washington University with a bachelor of arts in psychology and a bachelor of science in anthropology. Morales told the Northern Plains Independent that she has been integrated into the community in a variety of roles

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Posted on September 29, 2022

MHSA Announces Officials Of The Year

The Montana High School Association has released the names of the 2021-22 National Federation of State High School Association Officials of the Year for Montana. The list includes Craig Thompson of Billings (boys’ basketball), Cory Thompson of Great Falls (girls’ basketball), Joel Fuhrmann of Charlo (football), Stephen Boone of Whitefish (boys’ soccer), Dan Jankowski of Helena (girls’

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MHSA Announces Officials Of The Year

The Montana High School Association has released the names of the 2021-22 National Federation of State High School Association Officials of the Year for Montana. The list includes Craig Thompson of Billings (boys’ basketball), Cory Thompson of Great Falls (girls’ basketball), Joel Fuhrmann of Charlo (football), Stephen Boone of Whitefish (boys’ soccer), Dan Jankowski of Helena (girls’

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Posted on September 29, 2022

Gianforte Launches Youth Hunting Story Contest

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the launch of the inaugural Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest, open to Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10 to 17. “Hunting is a proud tradition in Montana that will be carried on by the next generation,” Gianforte said. “To celebrate our hunting heritage, I invite Montana’s youth and apprentice hunters who harvest an animal

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Gianforte Launches Youth Hunting Story Contest

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced the launch of the inaugural Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest, open to Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10 to 17. “Hunting is a proud tradition in Montana that will be carried on by the next generation,” Gianforte said. “To celebrate our hunting heritage, I invite Montana’s youth and apprentice hunters who harvest an animal

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Posted on September 29, 2022

Soccer Action

Area youngsters look to gain control during play in Wolf Point’s soccer league last week. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Soccer Action

Area youngsters look to gain control during play in Wolf Point’s soccer league last week. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on September 29, 2022

Gas Prices Increase Slightly In State

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.93/g on Monday, Sept. 26, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 19.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 60.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 5.1 cents in the last week and stands at $4.88

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Gas Prices Increase Slightly In State

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 0.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.93/g on Monday, Sept. 26, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 19.7 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 60.2 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has declined 5.1 cents in the last week and stands at $4.88

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Tester Secures Funds To Deliver Clean Water

As a direct result of his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., secured $26 million for the state of Montana to clean its watersheds and deliver clean drinking water across the state. “Access to clean drinking water and reliable water infrastructure is essential to the health, safety, and economic growth of Montana’s communities,” said

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Tester Secures Funds To Deliver Clean Water

As a direct result of his bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., secured $26 million for the state of Montana to clean its watersheds and deliver clean drinking water across the state. “Access to clean drinking water and reliable water infrastructure is essential to the health, safety, and economic growth of Montana’s communities,” said

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Posted on September 29, 2022

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Parade Event Highlights Artifacts, Access

Parade Event Highlights Artifacts, Access

Wait Time Up To Six Months For New Birth Certificates

Wait Time Up To Six Months For New Birth Certificates

Amtrak Resumes Service In Wolf Point

Amtrak Resumes Service In Wolf Point

NDO Fashion Show Highlights Native Talent

NDO Fashion Show Highlights Native Talent

Poplar High School Welcomes New Advisor

Poplar High School Welcomes New Advisor

MHSA Announces Officials Of The Year

MHSA Announces Officials Of The Year

Gianforte Launches Youth Hunting Story Contest

Gianforte Launches Youth Hunting Story Contest

Soccer Action

Soccer Action

Gas Prices Increase Slightly In State

Gas Prices Increase Slightly In State

Tester Secures Funds To Deliver Clean Water

Tester Secures Funds To Deliver Clean Water

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