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Linda Twitchell

Linda Kay Long was born on Dec. 21, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, to Leonard “Bud” Long and Nadine Lund Long. She grew up in the Highland community south of Wolf Point, spending many hours on horseback, riding the prairie and being a true cowgirl. Linda attended country schools often riding her horse, Dolly, to and from school. She graduated from Wolf Point High School and later graduated with

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Linda Twitchell

Linda Kay Long was born on Dec. 21, 1945, in Topeka, Kansas, to Leonard “Bud” Long and Nadine Lund Long. She grew up in the Highland community south of Wolf Point, spending many hours on horseback, riding the prairie and being a true cowgirl. Linda attended country schools often riding her horse, Dolly, to and from school. She graduated from Wolf Point High School and later graduated with

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Posted on June 25, 2020

Lila Larsen

Lila Jean Larsen, 92, of Culbertson died Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at the Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson. She was born on Sept. 7, 1927, to Milton and Mildred Olson on the farm in Cartwright, N.D. She attended grade school in Cartwright and moved to Williston, N.D., with family friends for high school. She commuted via train crossing the Snowden Bridge to go home on weekends. The next

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Lila Larsen

Lila Jean Larsen, 92, of Culbertson died Monday, Feb. 24, 2020, at the Roosevelt Medical Center in Culbertson. She was born on Sept. 7, 1927, to Milton and Mildred Olson on the farm in Cartwright, N.D. She attended grade school in Cartwright and moved to Williston, N.D., with family friends for high school. She commuted via train crossing the Snowden Bridge to go home on weekends. The next

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Posted on June 25, 2020

Natalie Smoker

Natalie Nicole Smoker, 31, of Frazer, died June 6, 2020, in Louisiana. She was born to Loren and Anita Smoker May 17, 1989. She grew up in Frazer, attended Frazer High School and graduated in May 2007. While attending school, she played volleyball, ran cross country, basketball and participated in choir. She lived with Lewellyn Smoker during high school along with her adopted sisters Jamie

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Natalie Smoker

Natalie Nicole Smoker, 31, of Frazer, died June 6, 2020, in Louisiana. She was born to Loren and Anita Smoker May 17, 1989. She grew up in Frazer, attended Frazer High School and graduated in May 2007. While attending school, she played volleyball, ran cross country, basketball and participated in choir. She lived with Lewellyn Smoker during high school along with her adopted sisters Jamie

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Posted on June 25, 2020

Correction

In last week’s issue of the Northern Plains Independent, an obituary appeared for Sandra Foth that should not have been published. Her death occurred several years ago. The services were held previously and nothing is scheduled for July. We are uncertain how it appeared in our and apologize for any inconvenience.

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Correction

In last week’s issue of the Northern Plains Independent, an obituary appeared for Sandra Foth that should not have been published. Her death occurred several years ago. The services were held previously and nothing is scheduled for July. We are uncertain how it appeared in our and apologize for any inconvenience.

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Posted on June 25, 2020

Robert Hadley

Mr. Robert James Hadley passed away Sunday evening, June 14, 2020, at his home in Butte. He was born Tuesday, April 22, 1941, in Oakland, Calif., to Ray and Jean (Simpson) Hadley. The family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, when Robert was 12 and he attended schools there, graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1959. He graduated cum laude with a BS in accounting from the University of Utah

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Robert Hadley

Mr. Robert James Hadley passed away Sunday evening, June 14, 2020, at his home in Butte. He was born Tuesday, April 22, 1941, in Oakland, Calif., to Ray and Jean (Simpson) Hadley. The family moved to Idaho Falls, Idaho, when Robert was 12 and he attended schools there, graduating from Idaho Falls High School in 1959. He graduated cum laude with a BS in accounting from the University of Utah

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Posted on June 25, 2020

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Dustin Kenneth Portra, age 23, tragically passed away at his home in Sidney, Mont., on June 13, 2020. Dustin was born on Aug. 24, 1996, at 5:44 p.m. in Sidney, Mont. He was the first born son to Faith Portra Boysun and the second grandchild of Kenneth and Darlene Portra. Dustin spent his early years living with his mom in Sidney, then moved to Culbertson and attended kindergarten there. He

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Dustin Kenneth Portra, age 23, tragically passed away at his home in Sidney, Mont., on June 13, 2020. Dustin was born on Aug. 24, 1996, at 5:44 p.m. in Sidney, Mont. He was the first born son to Faith Portra Boysun and the second grandchild of Kenneth and Darlene Portra. Dustin spent his early years living with his mom in Sidney, then moved to Culbertson and attended kindergarten there. He

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Posted on June 25, 2020

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U.S. Senator Jon Tester led the Senate June 17 in passing the Great American Outdoors Act, legislation that will fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund at $900 million annually and allocate $9.5 billion to address maintenance backlogs on public lands across the United States. “Today, we made history,” said Tester. “This is a moment that Montanans have been working toward for decades,

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U.S. Senator Jon Tester led the Senate June 17 in passing the Great American Outdoors Act, legislation that will fund the Land and Water Conservation Fund at $900 million annually and allocate $9.5 billion to address maintenance backlogs on public lands across the United States. “Today, we made history,” said Tester. “This is a moment that Montanans have been working toward for decades,

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Posted on June 25, 2020

26th Longest Dam Race In The Books

By James Walling The 26th annual Longest Dam Race concluded Saturday, June 20. Cesar Mireles took first place in the 10k race with a time of 39:32.36. He was followed by Sam Smith, Tate Carney, Chase Brown, Hudson Severson, Grant Schillinger, Veronica Melby, Laurie Rice, Caleb Osborn and Andrew Mc-Kean. Sydnie Severson placed first in the 5k walk with a time of 38:53:39. She was followed by

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26th Longest Dam Race In The Books

By James Walling The 26th annual Longest Dam Race concluded Saturday, June 20. Cesar Mireles took first place in the 10k race with a time of 39:32.36. He was followed by Sam Smith, Tate Carney, Chase Brown, Hudson Severson, Grant Schillinger, Veronica Melby, Laurie Rice, Caleb Osborn and Andrew Mc-Kean. Sydnie Severson placed first in the 5k walk with a time of 38:53:39. She was followed by

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Posted on June 25, 2020

Four-Year-Old Boy Drowns In Sidney Canal

A four-year-old boy drowned Friday, June 19, in a canal in Sidney, reported the Sidney Police Department. The boy has been identified by family members as Trace Hilburn, son of Trey and Kayla Hilburn. The Sidney Police Department received a call at 12:15 p.m., Sidney Police Department Chief Mark Kraft said. Sidney Police officers, along with deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office,

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Four-Year-Old Boy Drowns In Sidney Canal

A four-year-old boy drowned Friday, June 19, in a canal in Sidney, reported the Sidney Police Department. The boy has been identified by family members as Trace Hilburn, son of Trey and Kayla Hilburn. The Sidney Police Department received a call at 12:15 p.m., Sidney Police Department Chief Mark Kraft said. Sidney Police officers, along with deputies with the Richland County Sheriff’s Office,

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Posted on June 25, 2020

Statewide Media Campaign Reminds Montanans To Keep Fighting COVID-19

The Department of Public Health and Human Services has launched a statewide media campaign to remind Montanans to continue taking the right steps to fight the spread of COVID-19, especially as the state opens up. The campaign, titled “Protect Public Health in the 406,” consists of television, radio, newspaper, digital and social media ads emphasizing personal responsibility and the behaviors

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Statewide Media Campaign Reminds Montanans To Keep Fighting COVID-19

The Department of Public Health and Human Services has launched a statewide media campaign to remind Montanans to continue taking the right steps to fight the spread of COVID-19, especially as the state opens up. The campaign, titled “Protect Public Health in the 406,” consists of television, radio, newspaper, digital and social media ads emphasizing personal responsibility and the behaviors

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Posted on June 25, 2020

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Linda Twitchell

Linda Twitchell

Lila Larsen

Lila Larsen

Natalie Smoker

Natalie Smoker

Correction

Correction

Robert Hadley

Robert Hadley

Shop the Classifieds!

Shop the Classifieds!

Upcoming A

Upcoming A

26th Longest Dam Race In The Books

26th Longest Dam Race In The Books

Four-Year-Old Boy Drowns In Sidney Canal

Four-Year-Old Boy Drowns In Sidney Canal

Statewide Media Campaign Reminds Montanans To Keep Fighting COVID-19

Statewide Media Campaign Reminds Montanans To Keep Fighting COVID-19

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