Farmers and ranchers face tough times, but during the 102nd Montana Farm Bureau Annual Convention Nov. 8-11 in Billings, keynote speakers provided uplifting insights and valuable information to make the road easier. Members of the states’ largest agricultural organization grow a wide range of products, including beef cattle, wheat, sugar beets, chickpeas, barley, sheep, bees and more. Jay

positive receptions about the programs when she’s talked with law enforcement such as the county sheriff and Wolf Point chief of police. “We’re trying to make a difference,” Matthews said.

The Tribal Executive Board will feature one change following recounts in Poplar’s district 1 and both districts in Wolf Point. Following the recount, Lawrence Hamilton will replace Dana Buckles. All other positions will remain the same. Final counts are as follows: Marva Chapman (965), Grant Stafne (882), Alex Smith (818), Melvin Terry Rattling Thunder (641), Justin Gray Hawk (590), Bryce Kirk

ing the deadline, it’s more and more important to get meaningful public comment. Meaningful tribal comment in particular, which is important for us, and that just wasn’t possible in the timeframes that were rushed along, here at the end.” Data from the 2020 Census means Montana has two seats in the U.S. House for the first time in three decades. State-level redistricting is expected

underdog party in most of the state’s recent elections, lobbied for maps that would group western Montana’s urban Democratic strongholds together into a western district where their candidates would have an easier time going toe-to-toe with Republicans. A district that’s competitive in general elections, they said, would force politicians of both parties to advocate for moderate policies