Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers and Daniels County Commissioner Tammi Fladager were among the attendees at a recent energy summit at the Idaho National Laboratory. Commissioners from Montana, Wyoming and Idaho had the opportunity to see first-hand some of the remarkable advancements taking place in nuclear energy technology. Idaho National Laboratory has achieved three significant

Roosevelt County went with many of the statewide winners during the general election held on Tuesday, Nov. 3. A turnout of 2,578 of the county’s 6,038 voters cast their ballot. That’s a 42.6 percent voter turnout. Roosevelt County voters favored Kurt Alme in the U.S. Senate race with 1,116 votes compared to independent candidate Seth Bodnar’s 704 votes and Democrat’s Alani Bankhead’s

A night of Bulldogs football recently also brought a show of support for Bainville students beyond the playing field. The MonDak Area Stockgrowers Association presented a $3,250 check during Bainville’s football game against Wibaux, helping the school purchase locally produced beef for its lunch program. The contribution connects the region’s ranching community with the meals served