Brush Lake State Park, Region 6’s only state park, is not yet open for day-use or camping, and will remain closed through May 14, opening on May 15. Normally, the park is open May 1 to Nov. 1. The gate into the park is signed and locked at this time. “We apologize that the park has to be closed just as we are starting to get nice spring weather,” says Chris Dantic, park manager for Brush

All seven of Roosevelt County’s COVID-19 cases are listed as recovered, according to Patty Presser of the Roosevelt County Health Department. Now in its second week, Phase One of Montana Governor Steve Bullock’s plan to reopen Montana is under way. Restaurants, bars and casinos were allowed to open Monday, May 4, with reduced capacity to allow for appropriate social distancing. For up-to-date

COVID-19 Cases The top map shows the total number of positive COVID-19 cases in each county in Montana, while the bottom map shows the known active cases as of presstime on Tuesday, May 5. (Maps courtesy of Montana Department of Health and Human Services)

The County Cupboard food bank in Culbertson was open for their first grocery distribution Tuesday, April 28, from 3 to 5 p.m. outside the county building in Culbertson. The organization is a non-profit focused on ending hunger in Roosevelt County. Board members include Culbertson notables Rick Knick, Laura Christoffersen, Genny Nordmeyer, Travis Featherston, Dixie Berwick and Ashlee Anderson.

Valli Hauge told the Community News that Bridgett Featherston came across the idea for hanging signs along Broadway Avenue to recognize area senior class members from Culbertson High School. “Bridgett Featherston had found a school online that was hanging signs,” said Hauge. “I got tagged in the post as a senior parent and thought it would be a great way to recognize our seniors.”

Montana began a three-phase plan of reopening Monday, April 27. Montana Governor Steve Bullock said Monday, April 27, “We’ve officially started Phase One of Montana’s gradual reopening. But let me be clear: we could be in this first phase for a long time. We will not move out of Phase One if the curve doesn’t remain flat.” As of Tuesday, April 28, Roosevelt County reported five