Montana State University will honor Taylor Brown, a widely respected broadcaster, rancher and former state legislator, with an honorary doctorate during commencement ceremonies set for Friday, Dec. 17, in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse. The state’s Board of Regents approved an honorary doctorate for Brown, a third-generation Montana rancher from Sand Springs and a two-term state senator. Brown

Mary (left) and Jim Nesbit team up to decorate their property for the Christmas season on Highway 251 north of Poplar Nov. 26. (Photo by James Walling)

Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball squad will tip-off its season with a home battle against conference rival Glasgow on Friday, Dec. 3. Wolf Point’s program features 23 boys this year. The district tournament will take place in Glasgow on Feb. 17-19. “I’m optimistic about the season,” coach Troy Blount said. “It’s a good group of boys, they work hard. It’s just exciting because

Wolf Point’s wrestling program looks to make some noise this high school season with several standouts returning to the mats. Heading the list is Mason Garfield who placed sixth at the Class B state meet last season. Garfield wrestled at 182 pounds last season and will likely compete at 205 pounds this campaign. “We’re looking at him to do even better,” Wolf Point coach Scott Vandall

The Poplar Indians have the potential to be one of the top Class B wrestling programs around this season. With 13 boys and seven girls out for the sport, the Indians field a wellrounded mixture of experience and talent. “I’m excited about both our boys and girls,” Poplar coach Jason Frederick said. “Our girls have a ton of experience.” Returning seniors on the boys’ squad