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

(Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department May 11-17. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.)

The Roosevelt County Library has issued some changes to library access and procedures effective May 18. Interlibrary loan requests are once again available. The main will offer limited public computer use. Only one session of up to 30 minutes per day will be allowed for adults. You must call 653-2411 and reserve your computer time. Time slots are on the hour. If you’re late, your time will

Wolf Point Clean Sweep is officially underway at press time. The event is scheduled to end May 25, but Barbara Olson told the Northern Plains Independent that the event will be ongoing, with participants encouraged to respect social distancing guidelines and look for litter in small groups. “Graduation is right around the corner,” said Olson. “Wouldn’t it be nice if the city was looking

Wolf Point has received $355,000 in grant funding from the United States Department of Agriculture to make improvements to the outdated water main systems in Wolf Point. “In these unprecedented times, folks in our frontier communities should have peace of mind knowing they have access to clean water,” said Sen. John Tester. “This investment will help Wolf Point make critical improvements

In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme encouraged everyone to join him in recognizing the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. The week will be observed Sunday, May 10, through Saturday, May 16. “There is no more noble profession than serving as a police officer,” said Attorney General William P. Barr. “The men and women who protect

Ballots for the June 2 Primary Election were mailed out last week from the county election offices. “This will be an all-mail ballot election; regular polling places will not be open. Voters can, however, still register and vote at the county elections offices up to and on Election Day. Everything Montana voters need to know is available on our Secretary of State website at sosmt. gov,”

Tribal Executive Board member Kaci Wallette told the Northern Plains Independent that the board has determined the rapid anti-body testing that was available to the Tribes did not provide the accuracy and reliability necessary to adequately serve the constituents of the reservation. “Due to these issues,” said Wallette, “the schedule for the community COVID-19 testing by the Fort Peck

The Roosevelt County Commissioners held their regular public meeting Tuesday, May 12. The meeting was held via conference call. Fair department employees Britten VanGorder, Lindy VanGorder, Colton Spacht and Perla Burciaga were rehired. Plans for the fair are still developing in the face of COVID-19. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers said, “The fair is going to look a little different this year.”