The COVID-19 pandemic is changing so many parts of life in Montana this year — hunter and bowhunter education is no different. In response to social distancing requirements and restrictions on group gatherings, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks is turning to online courses for all students this year only. The online courses and mandatory field days have been available to adults for a tuition fee

Thomas Mann Post 81 of the American Legion in Culbertson will not be hosting its annual Memorial Day program, according post adjutant Brian Fordyce. The cancellation is due to COVID-19 restrictions. However, Legion members will still be placing flags on veterans’ graves at the cemetery in Culbertson. “We encourage family and friends with loved ones they would like to honor to share

enus Bainville Senior Congregate Meals May 21: Roast beef, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. May 26: Hamburger, cheesy hash browns, vegetable and dessert. May 28: Chicken enchilada, white rice, vegetable and dessert. Froid Senior Congregate Meals May 20: Breaded side pork, vegetable and dessert. May 25: No meal, Memorial Day. May 27: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes

Montana’s new COVID-19 cases remains low at 471, up 10 from Tuesday, May 12, while North Dakota’s case count increased by 423 to 1,994 in the past week. At presstime Tuesday, May 12, there were 471 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Montana. Of those cases, 437 are listed as recovered and only 18 active cases. There have been 65 total hospitalizations, with five hospitalizations listed as active.

Governor Steve Bullock announced May 19 that Montana will enter into Phase 2 of the reopening plan two weeks from now on June 1. Groups larger than 50 will be allowed if people can social distance themselves. Restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries and casinos can run at 75 percent of capacity. Gyms, indoor fitness classes, pools and hot tubs can operate at 75 percent of capacity. Bowling

Chickens and bees were the topics of the most commented items during the Froid Town Council meeting held Monday, May 11. The council discussed changing an ordinance that doesn't permit livestock in town after resident Joey Martensen purchased chickens without realizing that the ordinance prohibits raising chickens in town limits. “I really don't care to have animals in town,”