Libraries in Roosevelt County will hold four separate community dialogues to discuss ideas and suggestions related to libraries and goals for the future of the libraries in the county. These forums are required before the Roosevelt County trustees can proceed with a strategic plan. This plan is a requirement of the State Library Standards in order to receive coal tax funding. Suzanne

A follow-up open-mic event is set for Friday, Nov. 17, at the James E. Shanley Tribal Library in Poplar, beginning at 6:30 p.m. A kick-off event featuring Britney Cloud and other performers was hosted at the library Oct. 20. According to a press release: “We are hosting our second Open Mic Night this week. Read a poem, sing a song, share a story, play an instrument, do stand-up comedy.

At the 2023 White House Tribal Youth Summit, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) offers new resources to inspire Native American youth to explore Indigenous foodways and knowledge and highlight career paths at USDA and beyond. These efforts are part of USDA’s commitment to empowering tribal self-determination and bringing Indigenous perspectives into agriculture, food, and nutrition. “USDA

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved the purchase of an aluminum topper for the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office during a special meeting on Monday, Nov. 13. Commissioners explained the topper is needed for the sheriff office to transport bodies as part of coroner services. Cost of the topper is $4,050. During public comment, resident Bill Juve asked if there is a large turnover

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will hold a special meeting to conduct a court-mandated training for commissioners on Wednesday, Dec. 13, at 6 p.m. The training will focus on the open meeting process. The meeting will be streamed live on FWP’s website and on FWP’s YouTube channel. The commission will not be conducting any official business and there will be no opportunity for public

Calendars featuring drawings by artist Don Greytak are available from the Montana 4-H Foundation as a fundraiser to support 4-H youth programs. The Montana 4-H Greytak 2024 calendar features the artist’s pencil drawings of agricultural life in Montana and has been a traditional fundraiser for more than 30 years. Calendars are sold by 4-H members and are usually available at Montana State

Recently declared Montana Supreme Court candidate John Morrison is terminating his campaign in its early stages, he announced Tuesday. Morrison, a former state auditor, said he is throwing his support behind former federal magistrate court judge Jerry Lynch in the 2024 race for chief justice of the state’s highest court. Both Morrison and Lynch have positioned themselves as institutionalists