U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack announced last week that the agency is investing $1.4 billion into rural economies through job training, business loans and the expansion of technical assistance. “It’s a good day for rural America,” Vilsack, a former governor of Iowa, said during a call with reporters. Eight programs will dole out 751 awards across 49 states. Vilsack

Dear Editor: Deb Matejovsky’s letter last week referenced the Montana Constitution and the Montana Codes Annotated. These are legal rules that govern the actions of citizens of Montana. Should anyone want to research these documents and have access to the internet, they can be viewed at Montana Codes Annotated 2021 and Montana Constitution, respectively. The Montana Constitution is described

Dear Editor: “Snow - A Wonderful Thing” It gave us a white Christmas. It helps farmers and ranchers. It covers the “trash” in the streets, alleys, underpass, yards and parks. It covers the vehicles on our “emergency route,” Main Street and other streets that are not running, just looking bad for Wolf Point. It covers the trash when sports teams and out-of-town fans come into Wolf

Roosevelt County has 189 active cases as of Monday, Jan. 31. There have been 70 COVID-related deaths in the county. County health officials encourage all residents aged 5 and up to be vaccinated and those over 16 should consider getting booster doses. Immunizations are by appointment only. For questions or to schedule an appointment, call 406-653-6223. Adult vaccination clinics are scheduled

Lustre Christian lost by a 56-16 final during girls’ basketball play in Scobey on Tuesday, Jan. 25. The Lions trailed by only a 14-10 margin in the first quarter. A three-pointer by Aubri Holzrichter along with baskets by Grace Brown and Abby Oifert led Lustre. The Lions, however, lost standout Alexa Reddig to injury during the opening quarter. Scobey gained a 28-12 halftime advantage.

Lustre Christian outscored Bainville, 57-47, during non-conference boys’ basketball action on Friday, Jan. 28. After Bainville led by a 13-9 margin at the end of the first quarter, Lustre gained a 30-18 half-time advantage. Lustre’s Kolden Hoversland scored eight points in the second quarter. The Lions held a 44-34 lead after three quarters of play. Top scorers for Lustre were Kolden