The Montana Stockgrowers Association is continuing fundraising efforts for its goal of appealing the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to approve bison grazing leases in north central Montana. “First, I would like to thank those who have already donated to this cause and to say there is a long road ahead,” Keni Reese, director of marketing and communications for the Montana Stockgrowers

A significant amount of investigations of drug-related crimes are taking place and arrests are being made in Roosevelt County. Roosevelt County Sheriff Jason Frederick said that the Safe Trails Task Force is now operating. The task force consists of a collaboration between the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office, Fort Peck Tribes, Bureau of Indian Affairs, FBI and Drug Enforcement Administration.

Great Northern Development Corporation is seeking community feedback on its next Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy and Economic Recovery and Resiliency Addendum. The five-year CEDS will be used to shape the economic well-being, resiliency, and quality of life in Northeastern Montana. Before the plan is finalized, a 30-day public review and comment period is required. GNDC encourages

Sugar beet harvest is scheduled to begin on Oct. 1, in eastern Montana. “All locations will start on Oct. 1,” Duane Peters, agricultural manager at Sidney Sugars, said. Despite being down on acres, Peters said there are reasons to expect a successful harvest. A total of 18,300 acres are contracted in the area this year. “All the areas are looking good,” Peters said. “We’re