In an effort to protect Montana’s farmers and ranchers from the economic impacts of animal-borne diseases, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., backed the bipartisan Animal Disease and Disaster Prevention, Surveillance and Rapid Response Act. The bill would reauthorize and increase funding for U.S. Department of Agriculture programs that prevent and manage animal- borne illnesses. “As a third-generation

The 4th of July Fireworks Display Crew, as always, wants to thank all the businesses, tribal programs and individuals for their generous support in helping this year’s 4th of July Community Fireworks Display be a huge success: Silver Wolf Casino, WPCO, HPDP, SBRRC, VOA, Wolf Point Federal Credit Union, Town Pump, Sherman Inn, Cattleman’s Cut, Swap Shop/Southside Jet Wash, Clayton Stevenson Memorial

The Roosevelt County Commissioners are hopeful that Senate Bill 442 becomes law so that marijuana tax revenue could be utilized to be spent by counties on road projects. The bill easily passed both the state House and Senate, but Gov. Greg Gianforte vetoed the measure. Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers expressed his disagreement during the governor’s recent visit to Culbertson.

On Friday, July 7, Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT02) released a statement on the announcement from U.S. Customs and Border Protection that it will begin a 120day temporary expansion of hours at two Ports of Entry in Montana. “I’m pleased to hear that Customs and Border Protection has decided to temporarily increase their hours to manage Montana’s northern border,” Rosendale said. “The

The Wolf Point City Council held their regular council meeting Monday, June 19. Mayor Chris Dschaak was absent. Aaron Kurokawa spoke during public comment, requesting that the council approve the closing of Main Street for the Wild Horse Stampede street dances. Brianna Vine from the Great Northern Development Corp. spoke to the council about urban renewal efforts in the city, including lot