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Gaige Bushman, 15, of Wolf Point is a returning Yellow Jackets’ player. He warms up before the first practice Monday, May 4. (Photo by John Plestina)

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Gaige Bushman

Gaige Bushman, 15, of Wolf Point is a returning Yellow Jackets’ player. He warms up before the first practice Monday, May 4. (Photo by John Plestina)

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Brush Lake State Park To Remain Closed Until May 15

Brush Lake State Park, Region 6’s only state park, is not yet open for day-use or camping, and will remain closed through May 14, opening on May 15. Normally, the park is open May 1 to Nov. 1. The gate into the park is signed and locked at this time. “We apologize that the park has to be closed just as we are starting to get nice spring weather,” says Chris Dantic, park manager for Brush

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Brush Lake State Park To Remain Closed Until May 15

Brush Lake State Park, Region 6’s only state park, is not yet open for day-use or camping, and will remain closed through May 14, opening on May 15. Normally, the park is open May 1 to Nov. 1. The gate into the park is signed and locked at this time. “We apologize that the park has to be closed just as we are starting to get nice spring weather,” says Chris Dantic, park manager for Brush

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Montana One Of The Few States In The Country To Resume Limited Census Operations

The U.S. Census Bureau announced this week that Montana will be one of the few states in the nation to resume update leave operations this week. Update leave is a census operation that delivers census questionnaires directly to you in mainly rural and remote areas of the country. Montana has among the highest percentage of update leave in the country. During this operation, census employees will

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Montana One Of The Few States In The Country To Resume Limited Census Operations

The U.S. Census Bureau announced this week that Montana will be one of the few states in the nation to resume update leave operations this week. Update leave is a census operation that delivers census questionnaires directly to you in mainly rural and remote areas of the country. Montana has among the highest percentage of update leave in the country. During this operation, census employees will

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From The Extension Desk

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Studies have shown that children who eat something for breakfast are better learners. Children who have eaten breakfast are more likely to have better concentration, have more problem-solving skills, and better hand-eye coordination. Smart choices for breakfast include whole grains, fruit and low-fat dairy products. The whole grains and

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From The Extension Desk

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Studies have shown that children who eat something for breakfast are better learners. Children who have eaten breakfast are more likely to have better concentration, have more problem-solving skills, and better hand-eye coordination. Smart choices for breakfast include whole grains, fruit and low-fat dairy products. The whole grains and

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Corps Campgrounds, Facilities Now Open

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced dayuse and multi-purpose recreation areas around Fort Peck Lake opened May 1 to normal activities, following physical distancing and group limitations to reduce spread of COVID-19. The opening applies to all USACE-managed sites, such as: McGuire Creek, Nelson Creek, Devils Creek, Crooked Creek, Fourchette Bay, Bonetrail, Pines and multi-use recreation

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Corps Campgrounds, Facilities Now Open

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced dayuse and multi-purpose recreation areas around Fort Peck Lake opened May 1 to normal activities, following physical distancing and group limitations to reduce spread of COVID-19. The opening applies to all USACE-managed sites, such as: McGuire Creek, Nelson Creek, Devils Creek, Crooked Creek, Fourchette Bay, Bonetrail, Pines and multi-use recreation

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Governor Bullock Announces $123 Million Available In Emergency Grants

Governor Steve Bullock today announced that families, small businesses, non-profits, health services centers and individuals across Montana hardest-hit by impacts of COVID-19 will be eligible to apply for grants through nine new programs created in response to the emergency. Guided by more than 1,400 public comments and his Coronavirus Relief Fund Advisory Council, Gov. Bullock is making $123,550,000

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Governor Bullock Announces $123 Million Available In Emergency Grants

Governor Steve Bullock today announced that families, small businesses, non-profits, health services centers and individuals across Montana hardest-hit by impacts of COVID-19 will be eligible to apply for grants through nine new programs created in response to the emergency. Guided by more than 1,400 public comments and his Coronavirus Relief Fund Advisory Council, Gov. Bullock is making $123,550,000

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Montana DOJ Announces New Missing Persons Specialist

The Montana Department of Justice recently announced that Brian Frost has been hired as its new missing persons specialist. This position works closely with local, state, federal, and tribal law enforcement and families on missing person cases, and was created by the 2019 Legislature as part of Hanna’s Act (House Bill 21). “Brian has excellent communication skills, an outstanding work

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Montana DOJ Announces New Missing Persons Specialist

The Montana Department of Justice recently announced that Brian Frost has been hired as its new missing persons specialist. This position works closely with local, state, federal, and tribal law enforcement and families on missing person cases, and was created by the 2019 Legislature as part of Hanna’s Act (House Bill 21). “Brian has excellent communication skills, an outstanding work

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Gaige Bushman

Gaige Bushman

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Brush Lake State Park To Remain Closed Until May 15

Brush Lake State Park To Remain Closed Until May 15

Montana One Of The Few States In The Country To Resume Limited Census Operations

Montana One Of The Few States In The Country To Resume Limited Census Operations

From The Extension Desk

From The Extension Desk

Corps Campgrounds, Facilities Now Open

Corps Campgrounds, Facilities Now Open

Governor Bullock Announces $123 Million Available In Emergency Grants

Governor Bullock Announces $123 Million Available In Emergency Grants

Montana DOJ Announces New Missing Persons Specialist

Montana DOJ Announces New Missing Persons Specialist

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