The House Committee on Natural Resources recently completed a markup hearing on several bills that U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., says would be detrimental to America’s energy independence. He notes these bills would erase hundreds of good-paying American jobs, negatively affect conservation programs and would give the federal government more control over public lands. “The Democrats’

ment tickets and Chamber After Hours. In addition, Jerald has served as co-chair for Wolf Point’s Ducks Unlimited chapter’s annual banquet for the past 20 years. “We need to have activities to keep Wolf Point a great place to live,” Jerald said. Although the humbled Petersens are still shocked and say they don’t quite understand why they were selected as the grand marshals,

As people across the state gear up to plant their gardens this spring, the Montana Department of Agriculture is reminding growers about the importance of buying and planting seeds from licensed seed dealers to protect against invasive species and plant diseases. “Spring is such an exciting time for agriculture in Montana, from our farmers and ranchers out in the field to the folks planting

Montana gas prices have risen 3.8 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.86/g on Monday, May 10, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 14.0 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.14/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $2.44/g while the most expensive

Roosevelt County Coroner/ Sheriff Jason Frederick told the Northern Plains Independent that Quinn Whitmus, 20, died as the result of an agricultural accident in Wolf Point May 7. A call was made for assistance at 8:49 p.m. from Ag Partners fertilizer plant in Wolf Point. Frederick said the Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department, Wolf Point EMS, Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office and Fort Peck

The communities of Froid, Bainville and Lustre will each hold their 2021 high school graduations during the weekend. Froid will have its graduation at 10 a.m. on Saturday, May 15. The graduating class includes Kaya Parenteau, Jaxon Stangeland, Sydney Dethman, Colt Miller and Jason Eylander. Sydney Dethman is the valedictorian of the class. Jason Eylander is the salutatorian of the

son when there’s a Wolf Point sports contest or other school activity behind held. “They like to see you support them,” Wilson said. “You’re vested in the school.” He feels that Wolf Point’s teachers play a key role in making sure a quality education experience is available. “I have nothing but respect for the others teachers,” Wilson said. During his time in Wolf Point,