A federal court jury convicted a North Dakota man of methamphetamine trafficking crimes Nov. 6 after investigators seized nearly two pounds of meth that were hidden in a pinata and a jar of peanut butter, U.S. Attorney Kurt Alme said. After a three-day trial that began Nov. 4, a jury found Christopher Michael Stebbins, 53, of Williston, N.D., guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to

With Roosevelt County Attorney Austin Knudsen being elected the state’s new attorney general, the commissioners are now in the hunt for a replacement. The county began advertising for the country attorney position this week. Commissioners said Knudsen will stay in the position through Dec. 31. The commissioners explained they will appoint someone to serve in the position until the

The Roosevelt County commissioners held their regular meeting Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. Commissioners Gordon Oelkers, Duane Nygaard and Gary Macdonald were in attendance. Road department requests for new equipment were approved. A John Deere backhoe for use in Bainville was approved, as was a request for a Ford truck in the amount of $33,685. Detention center employee Morty Manning resigned.

Erickson said Wolf Point has been selected to be part of a regional multi-state technology group. She added that it’s exciting for Wolf Point to receive such recognition. Kurokawa commended fall sports athletes for their dedication. He thanked football players for staying with the sport despite challenging times because of the virus. He noted the volleyball team placed second at district and

The Roosevelt County Library Board held their regular meeting via Zoom Oct. 24. The following board members were in attendance: Beth Hekkel, library chairperson; Gloria Mason, vice-chair; trustees Sue Snitker and Helen Welte, and Janet Livingston, library director. Froid branch librarian Sheri Harvey, Culbertson’s Leona Colvin and Montana Statewide Consulting Librarian Suzanne Reymer also attended.

The Roosevelt County Library Board held their regular meeting via Zoom Oct. 24. The following board members were in attendance: Beth Hekkel, library chairperson; Gloria Mason, vice-chair; trustees Sue Snitker and Helen Welte, and Janet Livingston, library director. Froid branch librarian Sheri Harvey, Culbertson’s Leona Colvin and Montana Statewide Consulting Librarian Suzanne Reymer also attended.