As voters across the state turn to the Montana Secretary of State’s office for guidance on how to cast a ballot safely during a pandemic, they also face choosing between two candidates running for the office. The race features state Sen. Bryce Bennett, a Democrat born in Hysham, versus Republican nominee Christi Jacobsen of Helena, who’s served for nearly four years as deputy to Republican

Eight months ago, Laurie McKinnon wasn’t sure she’d be running for re-election to Montana’s Supreme Court. Now, as the Nov. 3 election looms, she’s facing competition from Mike Black, a Helena- based attorney. Justice McKinnon grew up in Maryland, earning a law degree from the University of Baltimore. She’s lived and raised her three children in Montana since 1995, and worked as a

This year’s campaign for governor pits two candidates with very different impressions of how Montana is doing and what should be done to make life better against one another. At a construction site in Helena, Republican Greg Gianforte told a group of contractors clad in orange shirts and work boots that things had to change after 16 years of Democrats controlling the governor’s mansion

As Attorney General Tim Fox vacates his seat early next year, two newcomers to statewide political races are battling to become Montana’s top lawyer and laying out distinct choices for voters. The spirited race pits Republican Austin Knudsen, a former Montana House speaker and now Roosevelt County attorney, against Great Falls Democrat Raph Graybill, Gov. Steve Bullock’s chief lawyer.

Wolf Point’s Zander Ackerman is one of the top cross-country runners in the entire state, but he could use some hurdling skills with all the challenges he’s faced this season. Because of COVID concerns, the Wolves have been unable to compete at meets since Sept. 26. Ackerman has attempted to overcome that obstacle by really pushing himself during practices. “I’ve been really been

Wolf Point’s Gaige looks to make a pass during the scrimmage Thursday, Oct. 8. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Corey takes off for a long gain during the football scrimmage on Thursday, Oct. 8. The Wolves travel to Glasgow on Friday, Oct. 16. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

The Wolf Point Wolves lost by a 44-6 final during conference football action in Cut Bank on Monday, Oct. 12. Scoring Wolf Point’s touchdown was Austin Wilson on a 12-yard run. Cut Bank led by a 37-0 halftime margin. Wolf Point will travel to Glasgow on Friday, Oct. 16. The Wolves will head to Baker on Monday, Oct. 19, and host Poplar on Friday, Oct. 23.

Cale runs for yardage during the Maroon/White scrimmage Thursday, Oct. 8. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)