A Mexican man who was in the United States illegally was sentenced on Monday, Dec. 15, to time served, 31 days, and remanded to the U.S. Border Patrol, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. Marco Antonio Contreras- Delira, 40, pleaded guilty in November 2025 to one count of illegal reentry. Chief U.S. District Judge Brian M. Morris presided. The government alleged in court documents that on Nov.

The Great Northern Development Corporation is proud to announce the fourth annual Minnow Tank business competition, offering $10,000 in cash awards to rural entrepreneurs across northeastern Montana. The contest supports both startups and existing small businesses looking to grow, turning strong ideas into sustainable operations. Minnow Tank isn’t just a competition; it’s a proven community

The Fort Peck Tribal Executive Board held its full board meeting Monday, Dec. 8. The board voted to hereby accepts TPA funding in the amount of $6,505 for the Housing Improvement Program. Louella Douglas was approved for reinstatement as the director of the Fort Peck Housing Authority with back pay. The board voted to approve the TTP/IRR roads department to allow each worker a $500

Representatives of Montana’s farming sector had mixed reactions Monday, Dec. 8, after President Donald Trump unveiled a $12 billion farm-aid package aimed at helping U.S. producers — particularly those hit hard by the tariffs, falling crop prices and uncertainty about foreign markets. Details remain scarce on how the funds will be distributed, but in a press release the administration

Montanans can open a medical care savings account at a local bank or credit union or make deposits into existing MSAs before Dec. 31 to reduce their state income taxes for 2025, according to Marsha Goetting, Montana State University Extension family economics specialist. The amount used to reduce income tax for Montana residents is the total amount deposited in an MSA during the tax year, not

Influenza A was diagnosed in a Roosevelt County resident who had no travel history on Monday, Dec. 8. The Fort Peck Tribal Health Department has also reported one case of influenza this season. Report Influenza is a reportable condition in Montana. Anyone who has knowledge of a case must report it to the local health jurisdiction. Cases are reported from county to state weekly, on an aggregate

What is a senior congregate meal? A senior congregate meal is a program that provides a hot, homecooked meal to adults 60 and older, and their spouses, in an accessible group setting. Menus are focused on meeting USDA dietary guidelines. Beyond providing nourishing food to eat and options to socialize, congregate meal sites may offer other services to improve participants’ health and wellbeing.