Wolf Point’s Preston pitches against Glasgow. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Temperatures were bumping 100 degrees and it was already a long day for the Montana Shakespeare in the Parks’ summer tour members, but they were incredibly excited to act in front of the crowd in Wolf Point. The program, celebrating its 49th season, entertained a good turnout of audience members with the play A Midsummer Night’s Dream on Thursday, July 1. Wolf Point was the fourth

The Montana Department of Commerce has named recipients of $86,500 in funding to support the growth of 14 Native American-owned small businesses through the Tribal Tourism Digital Business Development Grant. Redbyrd Designs of Glasgow was the recipient from the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes. Redbyrd owner Byrdie Larsen describes the company as an online home-based small business.

Wolf Point Pound Puppies volunteer Tina Bets His Medicine told the Northern Plains Independent at press time that the organization has three animals — one kitten and two dogs — available for adoption by responsible individuals and families. According to the Pound Puppies website, Pepper is a 1½-year-old spayed female terrier/heeler mix and she’s ready for her forever home. She’s up

A couple who has constantly displayed the importance of volunteering in the community has been selected as the grand marshals for this year’s Wolf Point Wild Horse Stampede. “It’s over-the-top shocked,” Jerald Petersen said about him and his wife, Louise, being named grand marshals. “I’ve always enjoyed the Stampede,” Jerald said. “It’s a busy weekend for us. We enjoy

Katie Lynn Kraus is the 202021 Miss Rodeo Montana. Due to a change in the timing from spring to fall for newly-crowned Miss Rodeo Montanas to begin their reign, Kraus will be making a return appearance at the Wild Horse Stampede. Born and raised in Livingston, she grew up in Paradise Valley, where she enjoyed going for trail rides into Absaroka mountain rage or taking a soak at Chico Hot Springs.