09 February 2023

Legislators Push For Local Engagement Regarding American Prairie Proposal
U.S. Sen. Steve Daines and Reps. Matt Rosendale and Ryan Zinke have sent a letter urging the Biden administration to hold its appeals hearing concerning the American Prairie Reserve Grazing Proposal in Malta, Montana, instead of Billings, which is over 200 miles away from Phillips County.
This would allow Montanans most affected by the proposal to easily attend the hearing.
“The American

NWSG Weather Balloons Keep Flying
National Weather Service Glasgow’s Ted Jamba spoke to the Northern Plains Independent Feb. 6 about the state of weather balloon releases at the regional facility. The only other regional NWS facility in the state is located in Great Falls.
“We launch these balloons in all kinds of weather,” said Jamba, “except within thunderstorms. The turbulent winds and the risk of being struck by

Museum News
Culbertson Museum Staff held their Cabin Fever Soup Feed Sunday, Feb 5, Jill Herness noted that the group served over 50 people soup and chili. She said the museum will reopen for the season May 15.
For more information, visit the group’s Facebook page or call the off-season contact number: 406-787-5283. Regular hours contact is 406-7876320.