Many people have received a savings bond in their life, whether it was a birthday gift or for a graduation or wedding. Montana State University Extension educators say now is a good time to revisit bonds and see if they are still earning interest or have matured. Savings bonds over 30 years are no longer earning interest, said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist. “Exchange

When Cathy Zabinski decided to write her first book, she steered away from topics she has studied for nearly three decades: soil ecology, remediation of damaged ecosystems and crop rotations. Instead, she picked a new topic, one she could learn about along with her readers. For her main character, she chose the humble wheat plant. Zabinski’s book, Amber Waves: The Extraordinary Biography

increased tobacco or alcohol use, can put yourself and those around you at increased risk. Below are some helpful ways to cope with increased stress: •Know what to do if you are sick or need treatment •Take breaks from watching, reading, or listening to the news •Learn the facts about COVID-19 and help stop the spread of rumors •Partake in your favorite (socially-distanced)

The USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service in Montana has set a Nov. 17 application cutoff for agricultural operators to be considered for the next conservation program funding cycle. The cutoff date applies to the Environmental Quality Incentives Program, Conservation Stewardship Program-Classic and the Regional Conservation Partnership Program. “NRCS provides funding and technical

last year and the long-term average. Sharp-tailed grouse (48 birds) was also below last year and the long-term average, and Hungarian partridge was slightly above last year but still well below the longterm average “Upland bird reports this year have been better than in recent years, and most hunters have reported seeing some birds around,” said Hemmer. “There have been good numbers of juvenile

The Federal Emergency Management Agency is sending temporary medical personnel from the Department of Health and Human Services to critical access hospitals in Montana this week. The targeted facilities are facing staffing shortages and need help preventing regional hospitals from being overwhelmed. Personnel from HHS will be deployed from the U.S. Public Health Service and Disaster Medical

Wolf Point’s volleyball squad scored two league victories over Harlem on Saturday, Oct.24. The Wolves earned the first match victory in Harlem by a 25-20, 25-22, 25-21, final. Katelyn MacDonald served eight of Wolf Point’s 19 aces in the match. She had 11 digs. Gracie Ferdina finished with 21 assists. Jewel Olson accounted for six kills. Sierra Hamilton had three blocks. The Wolves

The Wolf Point Wolves improved their play throughout the match but lost against Baker, 19-25, 13-25, 25-21, 23-25, in home volleyball action on Tuesday, Oct. 20. In the first set, the Wolves fell behind 13-6 early, but the net play of Sierra Hamilton, Kayden Sibley and J’Elle Garfield led Wolf Point back to a 13-13 deadlock. Behind 19-17, the Wolves tied the score on kills by Garfield,