Culbertson Aug. 22: Cod sticks, fries, vegetables and dessert. Aug. 26: Hamburgers, scalloped potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Aug. 29: Chicken drummies, potatoes, vegetables and dessert. *** Bainville Aug. 21: Hamburger steaks, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Aug. 26: Pizza, garlic breads and dessert. Aug. 28: Breakfast casserole, fruit salad and caramel rolls.

Montana residents looking to reduce their state income taxes while preparing for current and future health care costs can take advantage of a Montana Medical Care Savings Account. In the 2025 calendar year, MSA account holders are eligible to deposit up to $4,600 to be used for eligible medical and long-term health care expenses. The amount of the deposit can be deducted from an individual’s

Average gasoline prices in Montana have risen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.23/g on Monday, Aug. 18, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 1.1 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 25.6 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 1.9 cents compared to a week ago and stands

Gov. Greg Gianforte reminds Montanans about two new laws which provide Montana homeowners with property tax relief, including new tax rates and property tax rebates. “Recognizing the burden of rising property taxes, we worked with the Legislature to deliver permanent and meaningful property tax relief,” Gianforte said. “I encourage all eligible Montana homeowners to visit getmyrebate.mt.gov

We’ve heard from several Montana homeowners who are perplexed by the numbers on reappraisal notices mailed to them by the state Department of Revenue over the last month. Those notices, for those unfamiliar, inform property owners that the department has updated the valuations used to calculate property tax bills, something it does on a two-year cycle. Here’s an example of a 2025 notice for

Eislyn Leuenberger (left) and Shelly Messmer with Splat Inflatables from Billings helped staff kids activities during the Roosevelt County Fair Aug. 8. (Photo by James Walling)

Registration is open for Montana State University Academic Technology and Outreach courses on using Adobe Express, a free, web-based design app that is part of Adobe Creative Cloud Suite. There are in-person and online course options. The in-person course, “Explore Digital Literacy and Design with Adobe Express,” will be held from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesdays in Jabs Hall, starting Sept. 30. During

The list of candidates for the Tribal Executive Board as of Friday, Aug. 1, includes the following: Bryce Kirk and John Morales have filed for the chairman position. Charles “Charlie” Headdress is seeking re-election as vice chairman. Council candidates include Roxanne Gourneau, Jestin Dupree, Britney Cloud, Carolyn Brugh, Elizabeth Melbourne, Adrian Spotted Bird Jr., Thomas “Big Boy”