On paper at least, Montana’s newly drawn Eastern U.S. House district is Matt Rosendale’s to lose. The incumbent U.S. congressman, elected to represent the whole state by a 12-point margin in 2020, had his re-election bid endorsed by former President Donald Trump in November and by the Montana Republican Party in February, four weeks before the deadline for candidates to file for the June

2021. Two contracts, each in excess of over $80,000, were let without going through the formal bid process. The county’s official response regarding the gravel purchases is that the pit is the only one the county could get gravel from for the east end of the county that is within 50 miles. There is a limited amount of gravel on the east end of the county. The pit is already DEQ approved.

Business mogul Kevin O’Leary will join the Montana “On The Rise” Economic Summit in Bozeman next week. The summit will highlight Montana’s many emerging and existing job sectors from high-tech and photonics to crypto and biotechnology. “Glad to have Kevin O’Leary joining the Montana ‘On the Rise’ Economic Summit to get his thoughts on the thriving economy, businesses, and diverse

plaint is final and may not be appealed to the superintendent, the board or the county superintendent of schools. Committee members appeared to support the idea of using Elder Grove’s complaint procedure, but members wanted to see a couple more forms before making a recommendation.

Memorial Day weekend is the unofficial start to summer in Montana and all aquatic invasive species inspection stations are now open on major routes of travel in the state. As boaters venture out to our rivers and lakes, please keep in mind the rules aimed at protecting our waters and preventing the spread of aquatic invasive species. Be sure to always clean, drain and dry your boat and stop at

Graveside services for Weldon Reddig, son of Calvin and Martha Reddig, were held Saturday, May 28, at the MB Cemetery by Pastor Button. He was a graduate of Lustre Christian High School in 1965. A farewell potluck after church was held for Interim Pastor Lee and his wife, Connie, on May 29. A farewell party was held at the home of Dan and Melissa Morasco for Pastor Lee and Connie Button on Sunday

Roosevelt County currently has two active COVID cases. There have been 3,295 total cases in the county. Adult COVID vaccination clinics are scheduled from 3-5 p.m. on June 2 in Wolf Point, June 16 in Wolf Point and June 23 in Culbertson. A vaccination clinic for children, ages 5-11, is from 1-4 p.m. on June 10 in Wolf Point. County health officials encourage all residents aged 5 and up