Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed into law the ConnectMT Act, providing $275 million in federal funds to expand access to reliable broadband across Montana. “Too many of our communities, particularly in rural and frontier Montana, don’t have access to reliable broadband,” Gianforte said in Hamilton. “Greater access to broadband will increase opportunities for Montanans, whether in ag

Montana State University Extension in Pondera County and Purdue Extension-Bartholomew County will offer a webinar series this month to help improve agricultural storytelling and communication skills. Adriane Good, MSU Extension agent in Pondera County, and Cora Carter, Purdue Extension educator in Bartholomew County, coordinated the series. “We noticed that many agricultural producers want

The Montana Farm Bureau is applauding the Montana Legislature for passing, and Governor Gianforte for signing, bills important to agriculture into law. When the 67th Legislature came to a close April 29, many Montana Farm Bureau supported bills had been passed by the Legislature and were on their way to the governor’s desk. The governor has 10 days upon arrival to his desk to either sign, veto,

Culbertson School May 24: Chicken fajitas, apple slices and refried beans. May 25: Cheese burgers, chips and carrot sticks. May 26: Chicken strips, mashed potatoes and green beans. May 27: King pretzel, popsicles and applesauce. May 28: Sack lunch with ice cream.

As people across the state gear up to plant their gardens this spring, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding growers about the importance of buying and planting seeds from licensed seed dealers to protect against invasive species and plant diseases. “Spring is such an exciting time for agriculture in Montana, from our farmers and ranchers out in the field to the folks planting

At Golden Triangle Brew Co. in Fort Benton, Gov. Greg Gianforte signed a bill that relieves thousands of Montana businesses of the burden of paying the business equipment tax. “Over the last four months, we’ve made great progress to reform our tax system so Montana’s Main Street businesses can thrive,” Gianforte said. “By tripling the business equipment tax exemption, we’re helping

“A guy does what he thinks is right,” Oelkers said. Receiving annual pay raises for dispatch employee Brandy Sutton, Aging Service employee Alyssa Pautsch and health department employee Frances Hayes. Rehired were Extension office employees Traci Kjelshus and Tracie Smith. Commissioners received the resignation of detention center employee Digmie Tinglin.

A graveside service will be held Saturday, May 29, 2021, at 10 a.m. at Greenwood Cemetery in Wolf Point for Kathleen Jensen, formerly of north Wolf Point. She was the daughter of Howard and Opal Jensen and resided in Cut Bank, Mont., at the time of her passing on Nov. 20, 2020, from COVID-19. A reception will follow at First Lutheran Church. (Paid Obituary)

Nine seniors graduated in Bainville May 15. A ceremony was held at the school starting at 1 p.m. The Class of 2021 included Gianna Boyd, Donna Butikofer, Kaden Hansen, Andy Powell, Russell Riegler, Cody Skor, Logan Ullmer, Britten VanGorder and Matti Woodward. Boyd earned salutatorian honors. Hansen was named valedictorian. The Bulldogs’ class flower was the white rose. The guest speaker