Northern Plains Independent

SBA, Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application

Friday, May 15, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES

Sports

SBA, Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application

Friday, May 15, the U.S. Small Business Administration, in consultation with the U.S Department of the Treasury, released the Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application and detailed instructions for the application. The form and instructions inform borrowers how to apply for forgiveness of their PPP loans, consistent with the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (CARES

Read the printed article...

Posted on May 21, 2020

Gianforte, Daines Write To Trump On Permitting Decision

In response to Judge Brian Morris’s decision to cancel a permit used for multiple infrastructure projects, Congressman Greg Gianforte and U.S. Senator Steve Daines urged President Trump May 13 to work to overturn Morris’s decision. Describing Morris’s decision as “terrible and far reaching,” Gianforte and Daines wrote in a letter to Trump, “We urge you to use the full resources of your

Sports

Gianforte, Daines Write To Trump On Permitting Decision

In response to Judge Brian Morris’s decision to cancel a permit used for multiple infrastructure projects, Congressman Greg Gianforte and U.S. Senator Steve Daines urged President Trump May 13 to work to overturn Morris’s decision. Describing Morris’s decision as “terrible and far reaching,” Gianforte and Daines wrote in a letter to Trump, “We urge you to use the full resources of your

Read the printed article...

Posted on May 21, 2020

Montana Free Press Provides Election 2020 Information

With a wide array of Montana offices up for election this year, the state’s voters have consequential ballots to ponder in the June 2 primary, after which each party’s winning candidates will advance to the general election Nov. 3. Montana Free Press has prepared this guide to help Montana voters with those decisions by collecting links to campaign websites and social media accounts, asking

Classifieds

Montana Free Press Provides Election 2020 Information

With a wide array of Montana offices up for election this year, the state’s voters have consequential ballots to ponder in the June 2 primary, after which each party’s winning candidates will advance to the general election Nov. 3. Montana Free Press has prepared this guide to help Montana voters with those decisions by collecting links to campaign websites and social media accounts, asking

Read the printed article...

Posted on May 21, 2020

Tester, Daines Team Up To Tackle Meat Pricing

Montana’s two U.S. senators, Jon Tester and Steve Daines, are behind efforts to boost the prices paid to Montana ranchers, who’ve been hit hard by market forces during the COVID-19 crisis. Tester was a lead sponsor of a bill introduced May 12 to require large meat-packers to buy at least 50 percent of cattle on the cash market, a move he says will make it harder for packers to manipulate

Classifieds

Tester, Daines Team Up To Tackle Meat Pricing

Montana’s two U.S. senators, Jon Tester and Steve Daines, are behind efforts to boost the prices paid to Montana ranchers, who’ve been hit hard by market forces during the COVID-19 crisis. Tester was a lead sponsor of a bill introduced May 12 to require large meat-packers to buy at least 50 percent of cattle on the cash market, a move he says will make it harder for packers to manipulate

Read the printed article...

Posted on May 21, 2020

AG Fox Announces New Option For Homeowners Affected by COVID-19

Attorney General Tim Fox announced Friday, May 15, that Montana homeowners experiencing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have a new mortgage payment deferral option available to them this summer. The Federal Housing Finance Agency now says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will make a new payment deferral option available starting July 1 to help homeowners who are in COVID-19

Classifieds

AG Fox Announces New Option For Homeowners Affected by COVID-19

Attorney General Tim Fox announced Friday, May 15, that Montana homeowners experiencing financial difficulties due to the COVID-19 pandemic will have a new mortgage payment deferral option available to them this summer. The Federal Housing Finance Agency now says Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac will make a new payment deferral option available starting July 1 to help homeowners who are in COVID-19

Read the printed article...

Posted on May 21, 2020

Statewide COVID-19 Cases Up To 471

Montana’s new COVID-19 cases remains low at 471, up 10 from Tuesday, May 12, while North Dakota’s case count increased by 423 to 1,994 in the past week. At presstime Tuesday, May 12, there were 471 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Montana. Of those cases, 437 are listed as recovered and only 18 active cases. There have been 65 total hospitalizations, with five hospitalizations listed as active.

Classifieds

Statewide COVID-19 Cases Up To 471

Montana’s new COVID-19 cases remains low at 471, up 10 from Tuesday, May 12, while North Dakota’s case count increased by 423 to 1,994 in the past week. At presstime Tuesday, May 12, there were 471 confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Montana. Of those cases, 437 are listed as recovered and only 18 active cases. There have been 65 total hospitalizations, with five hospitalizations listed as active.

Read the printed article...

Posted on May 21, 2020

Stock Growers Show Support For COOL Resolution

The Montana Stock Growers Association has long been an advocate of County-of-Origin (COOL) labeling. As an association, the group has supported efforts to continue to evaluate avenues forward for a program that meets the needs of producers, consumers and regulating entities. “Our members have expressed enormous support for a program which allows for the preservation and protection of beef

Classifieds

Stock Growers Show Support For COOL Resolution

The Montana Stock Growers Association has long been an advocate of County-of-Origin (COOL) labeling. As an association, the group has supported efforts to continue to evaluate avenues forward for a program that meets the needs of producers, consumers and regulating entities. “Our members have expressed enormous support for a program which allows for the preservation and protection of beef

Read the printed article...

Posted on May 21, 2020

Montana VA Health Care System Selected As Lead Facility To Expand VA Health Care Services

Montana VA Health Care System is ramping up faceto- face visits after COVID-19 prompted some care options to be shifted to virtual appointments. Across Montana, MTVAHCS facilities will begin expanding in-person services starting on May 18. MTVAHCS was selected as its regional Veterans Integrated Service Network lead site to be the first to implement a phased approach to reintroducing health care

Classifieds

Montana VA Health Care System Selected As Lead Facility To Expand VA Health Care Services

Montana VA Health Care System is ramping up faceto- face visits after COVID-19 prompted some care options to be shifted to virtual appointments. Across Montana, MTVAHCS facilities will begin expanding in-person services starting on May 18. MTVAHCS was selected as its regional Veterans Integrated Service Network lead site to be the first to implement a phased approach to reintroducing health care

Read the printed article...

Posted on May 21, 2020

Mrs. Clean

Teacher Barbara Olson put in some hours at the Northside School April 6. Olson also helped spearhead this year’s Clean Sweep during difficulties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by James Walling)

Classifieds

Mrs. Clean

Teacher Barbara Olson put in some hours at the Northside School April 6. Olson also helped spearhead this year’s Clean Sweep during difficulties presented by the COVID-19 pandemic. (Photo by James Walling)

Read the printed article...

Posted on May 21, 2020

Stampede Banners

Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture executive director Julie D’Ambrosio unpacked new Wild Horse Stampede banners with original artwork by Clint Long Tuesday, May 19. Plans for the rodeo were still pending at press time. An announcement from the chamber/ Stampede committee is expected June 1. (Photo by James Walling)

Classifieds

Stampede Banners

Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture executive director Julie D’Ambrosio unpacked new Wild Horse Stampede banners with original artwork by Clint Long Tuesday, May 19. Plans for the rodeo were still pending at press time. An announcement from the chamber/ Stampede committee is expected June 1. (Photo by James Walling)

Read the printed article...

Posted on May 21, 2020

21

SBA, Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application

SBA, Treasury Release Paycheck Protection Program Loan Forgiveness Application

Gianforte, Daines Write To Trump On Permitting Decision

Gianforte, Daines Write To Trump On Permitting Decision

Montana Free Press Provides Election 2020 Information

Montana Free Press Provides Election 2020 Information

Tester, Daines Team Up To Tackle Meat Pricing

Tester, Daines Team Up To Tackle Meat Pricing

AG Fox Announces New Option For Homeowners Affected by COVID-19

AG Fox Announces New Option For Homeowners Affected by COVID-19

Statewide COVID-19 Cases Up To 471

Statewide COVID-19 Cases Up To 471

Stock Growers Show Support For COOL Resolution

Stock Growers Show Support For COOL Resolution

Montana VA Health Care System Selected As Lead Facility To Expand VA Health Care Services

Montana VA Health Care System Selected As Lead Facility To Expand VA Health Care Services

Mrs. Clean

Mrs. Clean

Stampede Banners

Stampede Banners

E-Edition

View Current Print Ads

Community links

21

Share

Share

Share

Share

Share

Share

Share

Share

Share

Share

E-Edition

View Current Print Ads

Community links