Redistricting in Montana has moved on to a new phase, with the state’s commission now tasked with drawing lines at the state level. An organization representing the interests of Native Americans in the state wants to ensure the commission keeps their interests in mind. Ta’jin Perez, deputy director of the group Western Native Voice, noted drawing lines for state lawmakers is a more complicated

Roosevelt County reports 19 active cases. There are six current hospitalizations. There have been 66 confirmed COVID related deaths in the county. Vaccination clinics are scheduled from 3-6 p.m. on Dec. 16 in Wolf Point, Dec. 22 in Culbertson and Dec. 30 in Wolf Point. Immunizations are by appointment only. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 406-653-6223. Area Statistics

In response to recent report from the federal government that inflation surged to a 39-year high in November, Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte called on President Joe Biden and congressional Democrats to turn off the spigot of out-of-control spending. “Montanans are struggling with the Biden inflation tax, seeing their paychecks stretched thinner and thinner as inflation hits a high we haven’t

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Many popular holiday songs are time-honored classics that were written decades or even centuries ago. It takes a special tune to become a contemporary Christmas song with staying power — one that’s enjoyed each year along with hymns, carols and other standards. “All I Want for Christmas is You” is one such song. Released in 1994 and featured on Mariah Carey’s hit holiday album “Merry

By Wyatt Mee, Northside School Grade Five Christmas is white and so are you Most of the time. People are sledding And presents are given. Time to be jolly like Mollyyy And Molly wants a dolly.