The Roosevelt County Commissioners held their regular meeting Tuesday, May 19. The meeting was open to the public and accessible via conference call. During public comment, Bill Juve asked when the regular meetings would be open for in-person public attendance. The commissioners explained that regular meetings are currently open to the public, with the continued option of attending via conference

The Wolf Point City Council held its regular meeting Monday, May 18. Councilpersons were present for the meeting. A Zoom link was also provided for the public to participate and it was broadcast via Facebook Live. Following roll call, Mayor Chris Dschaak asked for a moment of silence for councilmember Tina Betshismedicine and her family. The council approved a permit for the Wild Horse Stampede

Governor Steve Bullock announced May 19 that Montana will enter into Phase 2 of the reopening plan two weeks from now on June 1. Groups larger than 50 will be allowed if people can social distance themselves. Restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries and casinos can run at 75 percent of capacity. Gyms, indoor fitness classes, pools and hot tubs can operate at 75 percent of capacity. Bowling

(Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department May 11-17. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.)

The Roosevelt County Library has issued some changes to library access and procedures effective May 18. Interlibrary loan requests are once again available. The main will offer limited public computer use. Only one session of up to 30 minutes per day will be allowed for adults. You must call 653-2411 and reserve your computer time. Time slots are on the hour. If you’re late, your time will

Wolf Point Clean Sweep is officially underway at press time. The event is scheduled to end May 25, but Barbara Olson told the Northern Plains Independent that the event will be ongoing, with participants encouraged to respect social distancing guidelines and look for litter in small groups. “Graduation is right around the corner,” said Olson. “Wouldn’t it be nice if the city was looking

Wolf Point has received $355,000 in grant funding from the United States Department of Agriculture to make improvements to the outdated water main systems in Wolf Point. “In these unprecedented times, folks in our frontier communities should have peace of mind knowing they have access to clean water,” said Sen. John Tester. “This investment will help Wolf Point make critical improvements

In honor of National Police Week, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme encouraged everyone to join him in recognizing the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local and tribal law enforcement. The week will be observed Sunday, May 10, through Saturday, May 16. “There is no more noble profession than serving as a police officer,” said Attorney General William P. Barr. “The men and women who protect

Ballots for the June 2 Primary Election were mailed out last week from the county election offices. “This will be an all-mail ballot election; regular polling places will not be open. Voters can, however, still register and vote at the county elections offices up to and on Election Day. Everything Montana voters need to know is available on our Secretary of State website at sosmt. gov,”