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Rutledge Expresses Problems With Defense

After making guilty pleas in July to two counts of incest, Richard Lamar Rutledge has sent a letter to court authorities expressing dissatisfaction with his attorneys. During a status hearing in district court on Wednesday, Sept. 14, public defender Amanda Gibson said she and public defender Jay Reno are planning to visit with Rutledge in Wolf Point during the last week of September. “I’ve

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Rutledge Expresses Problems With Defense

After making guilty pleas in July to two counts of incest, Richard Lamar Rutledge has sent a letter to court authorities expressing dissatisfaction with his attorneys. During a status hearing in district court on Wednesday, Sept. 14, public defender Amanda Gibson said she and public defender Jay Reno are planning to visit with Rutledge in Wolf Point during the last week of September. “I’ve

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Posted on September 22, 2022

Crain Receives Deferred Sentence

Trevor Levi Crain of Culbertson was sentenced in district court on Wednesday, Sept. 14, for the offense of unlawful possession or shipping or transportation of a game animal. District judge David J. Cybulski announced a two year deferred imposition of sentence in the case. Because Crain is likely having his hunting license suspended for 30 years in a Richland County case, Cybulski didn’t

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Crain Receives Deferred Sentence

Trevor Levi Crain of Culbertson was sentenced in district court on Wednesday, Sept. 14, for the offense of unlawful possession or shipping or transportation of a game animal. District judge David J. Cybulski announced a two year deferred imposition of sentence in the case. Because Crain is likely having his hunting license suspended for 30 years in a Richland County case, Cybulski didn’t

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Posted on September 22, 2022

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Javian Azure, 21, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Daniel Baca, 32, Williston, N.D., warrant.

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Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Javian Azure, 21, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes. Daniel Baca, 32, Williston, N.D., warrant.

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Posted on September 22, 2022

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Posted on September 22, 2022

Review Needed For Economic Development Strategy

Great Northern Development Corporation is seeking community feedback on its next Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and Economic Recovery and Resiliency Addendum. The five-year CEDS will be used to shape the economic well-being, resiliency, and quality of life in Northeastern Montana. Before the plan is finalized, a 30-day public review and comment period is required. GNDC encourages

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Review Needed For Economic Development Strategy

Great Northern Development Corporation is seeking community feedback on its next Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and Economic Recovery and Resiliency Addendum. The five-year CEDS will be used to shape the economic well-being, resiliency, and quality of life in Northeastern Montana. Before the plan is finalized, a 30-day public review and comment period is required. GNDC encourages

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Posted on September 22, 2022

Stockgrowers Continue Fundraising For Grazing Appeal

The Montana Stockgrowers Association is continuing fundraising efforts for its goal of appealing the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to approve bison grazing leases in north central Montana. “First, I would like to thank those who have already donated to this cause and to say there is a long road ahead,” Keni Reese, director of marketing and communications for the Montana Stockgrowers

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Stockgrowers Continue Fundraising For Grazing Appeal

The Montana Stockgrowers Association is continuing fundraising efforts for its goal of appealing the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to approve bison grazing leases in north central Montana. “First, I would like to thank those who have already donated to this cause and to say there is a long road ahead,” Keni Reese, director of marketing and communications for the Montana Stockgrowers

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Posted on September 22, 2022

BNSF Commits To Railroad Safety Project

BNSF appears to be committed to improving railroad safety in Roosevelt County. Officials have recently informed Rodney Miller, Fort Peck Tribes’ economic development director, that BNSF will be willing to cover the cost of the grant application and benefit cost analysis that would be required for the Railroad Crossing Elimination grant effort. The commitment includes $94,220 for HDR to

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BNSF Commits To Railroad Safety Project

BNSF appears to be committed to improving railroad safety in Roosevelt County. Officials have recently informed Rodney Miller, Fort Peck Tribes’ economic development director, that BNSF will be willing to cover the cost of the grant application and benefit cost analysis that would be required for the Railroad Crossing Elimination grant effort. The commitment includes $94,220 for HDR to

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Posted on September 22, 2022

Olympian Mills To Visit Schools

Olympic gold medalist Oglala Lakota Billy Mills will be visiting schools in the area Sept. 22-23. The inspirational speaker will talk to students at Frazer School Thursday, Sept. 22, beginning at 8:30 a.m. He will be at Wolf Point High School at 10 a.m. Mills will be making an appearance at the Tribal Executive Board at 11:30 a.m. before heading to Poplar High School at 1 p.m. The tour continues

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Olympian Mills To Visit Schools

Olympic gold medalist Oglala Lakota Billy Mills will be visiting schools in the area Sept. 22-23. The inspirational speaker will talk to students at Frazer School Thursday, Sept. 22, beginning at 8:30 a.m. He will be at Wolf Point High School at 10 a.m. Mills will be making an appearance at the Tribal Executive Board at 11:30 a.m. before heading to Poplar High School at 1 p.m. The tour continues

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Posted on September 22, 2022

Knudsen Wants Fentanyl Classified As Weapon Of Mass Destruction

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have called on President Biden to classify fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction. The 18 attorneys general demanded the president take decisive action in response to the record nationwide increase in overdose deaths related to the lethal substance. This action would require the Department of Homeland

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Knudsen Wants Fentanyl Classified As Weapon Of Mass Destruction

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general have called on President Biden to classify fentanyl as a Weapon of Mass Destruction. The 18 attorneys general demanded the president take decisive action in response to the record nationwide increase in overdose deaths related to the lethal substance. This action would require the Department of Homeland

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Posted on September 22, 2022

Tribal Election Planned For November

A special Fort Peck tribal election is scheduled now to take place sometime in November. The election was scheduled for Oct. 1, but is being held later due to tribal constitutional requirements. No specific date has been announced. The need for a special election was created when longtime tribal board member Grant Stafne resigned in a letter dated Aug. 29. Because Dana “Sam” Buckles

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Tribal Election Planned For November

A special Fort Peck tribal election is scheduled now to take place sometime in November. The election was scheduled for Oct. 1, but is being held later due to tribal constitutional requirements. No specific date has been announced. The need for a special election was created when longtime tribal board member Grant Stafne resigned in a letter dated Aug. 29. Because Dana “Sam” Buckles

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Posted on September 22, 2022

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Rutledge Expresses Problems With Defense

Rutledge Expresses Problems With Defense

Crain Receives Deferred Sentence

Crain Receives Deferred Sentence

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

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Review Needed For Economic Development Strategy

Review Needed For Economic Development Strategy

Stockgrowers Continue Fundraising For Grazing Appeal

Stockgrowers Continue Fundraising For Grazing Appeal

BNSF Commits To Railroad Safety Project

BNSF Commits To Railroad Safety Project

Olympian Mills To Visit Schools

Olympian Mills To Visit Schools

Knudsen Wants Fentanyl Classified As Weapon Of Mass Destruction

Knudsen Wants Fentanyl Classified As Weapon Of Mass Destruction

Tribal Election Planned For November

Tribal Election Planned For November

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