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Gas Prices Increase Slightly In State During Week

Montana gas prices have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.88/g on Monday, May 17, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 13.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.17/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $2.49/g on Monday while the

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Gas Prices Increase Slightly In State During Week

Montana gas prices have risen 1.4 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $2.88/g on Monday, May 17, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 13.4 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand $1.17/g higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $2.49/g on Monday while the

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Posted on May 20, 2021

Letters To The Editor

Dear Editor: Magic in the chambers of the Roosevelt County commissioners. After some reflection on the events that took place at the commissioners’ meeting on March 2, I have to admit I didn’t realize the magic art being performed by the commissioners. It really should have been filmed for all to witness. The magic act began with the discussion item to the CARES Act stipend, “give

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Letters To The Editor

Dear Editor: Magic in the chambers of the Roosevelt County commissioners. After some reflection on the events that took place at the commissioners’ meeting on March 2, I have to admit I didn’t realize the magic art being performed by the commissioners. It really should have been filmed for all to witness. The magic act began with the discussion item to the CARES Act stipend, “give

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Posted on May 20, 2021

Tester Secures $50 Million In Funds To Prevent Foreclosures

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has secured $50 million in Housing Assistance Fund investments through the American Rescue Plan to provide relief to Montana homeowners experiencing financial hardship as a result of the pandemic. The first 10 percent of the funds — $500,000 — will be released this week. Tester was the only member of the Montana delegation to vote for the American Rescue

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Tester Secures $50 Million In Funds To Prevent Foreclosures

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has secured $50 million in Housing Assistance Fund investments through the American Rescue Plan to provide relief to Montana homeowners experiencing financial hardship as a result of the pandemic. The first 10 percent of the funds — $500,000 — will be released this week. Tester was the only member of the Montana delegation to vote for the American Rescue

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Posted on May 20, 2021

School Menus

Wolf Point School May 24: Breakfast: Bagels and fruit. Lunch: Fish fillets, hasbrowns, fruit and veggies. May 25: Breakfast: Mini blueberry pancakes and fruit. Lunch: Cooks choice. May 26: Breakfast: Sausage patties, muffins, eggs, cheese and fruit. Lunch: Cooks choice. May 27: Breakfast: Muffins and fruit. Lunch: Pizza, fruit and veggies. *** Frontier School May 24: Fajita chicken

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Wolf Point School May 24: Breakfast: Bagels and fruit. Lunch: Fish fillets, hasbrowns, fruit and veggies. May 25: Breakfast: Mini blueberry pancakes and fruit. Lunch: Cooks choice. May 26: Breakfast: Sausage patties, muffins, eggs, cheese and fruit. Lunch: Cooks choice. May 27: Breakfast: Muffins and fruit. Lunch: Pizza, fruit and veggies. *** Frontier School May 24: Fajita chicken

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Posted on May 20, 2021

Wolf Point Artists Win State Awards

Two Wolf Point students have gained recognition for their art work. Wolf Point High School freshman Adeia Erickson earned second place and sophomore Audriana Fourbear captured third place in the this year’s Montana Congressional Art competition. The students received a phone call from U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., to congratulate them and ask the students about their inspirations.

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Wolf Point Artists Win State Awards

Two Wolf Point students have gained recognition for their art work. Wolf Point High School freshman Adeia Erickson earned second place and sophomore Audriana Fourbear captured third place in the this year’s Montana Congressional Art competition. The students received a phone call from U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., to congratulate them and ask the students about their inspirations.

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Posted on May 20, 2021

Fort Peck Summer Theatre Readies 2021 Season

Fort Peck Fine Arts Council executive director Jennifer Fewer told the Northern Plains Independent that the summer theatre will initiate a repertory season, meaning multiple shows performing on a rotating schedule, from June 25 to Aug. 15. The three revolving productions include You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which Fewer describes as “perfect for the entire family. All the iconic

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Fort Peck Summer Theatre Readies 2021 Season

Fort Peck Fine Arts Council executive director Jennifer Fewer told the Northern Plains Independent that the summer theatre will initiate a repertory season, meaning multiple shows performing on a rotating schedule, from June 25 to Aug. 15. The three revolving productions include You’re a Good Man, Charlie Brown, which Fewer describes as “perfect for the entire family. All the iconic

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Posted on May 20, 2021

Senior Menus

Wolf Point Congregate Meals May 20: Beef stew, cheese sticks and dessert. May 25: Polishes, sauekraut, mashed potatoes, carrots and dessert. May 27: Hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes, mixed veggies and dessert.

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals May 20: Beef stew, cheese sticks and dessert. May 25: Polishes, sauekraut, mashed potatoes, carrots and dessert. May 27: Hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes, mixed veggies and dessert.

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Posted on May 20, 2021

County To Comment On Fort Peck Proposal

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved sending a comment to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding proposed test releases from Fort Peck Dam for the benefit of federal endangered pallid sturgeon. The commissioners’ comment included, “A rush to make 2022 the first year of test releases is ill-timed both for irrigation and the pallid sturgeon. A drought year is a particularly bad year

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County To Comment On Fort Peck Proposal

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved sending a comment to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding proposed test releases from Fort Peck Dam for the benefit of federal endangered pallid sturgeon. The commissioners’ comment included, “A rush to make 2022 the first year of test releases is ill-timed both for irrigation and the pallid sturgeon. A drought year is a particularly bad year

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Posted on May 20, 2021

Gianforte Signs Landmark Investment In Broadband Expansion

Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed into law the ConnectMT Act, providing $275 million in federal funds to expand access to reliable broadband across Montana. “Too many of our communities, particularly in rural and frontier Montana, don’t have access to reliable broadband,” Gianforte said in Hamilton. “Greater access to broadband will increase opportunities for Montanans, whether in ag

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Gianforte Signs Landmark Investment In Broadband Expansion

Gov. Greg Gianforte has signed into law the ConnectMT Act, providing $275 million in federal funds to expand access to reliable broadband across Montana. “Too many of our communities, particularly in rural and frontier Montana, don’t have access to reliable broadband,” Gianforte said in Hamilton. “Greater access to broadband will increase opportunities for Montanans, whether in ag

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Posted on May 20, 2021

Scholars Of The Week

Recent Students of the Week in Wolf Point are Roberto Bear Hill and Kaholo Toves for the high school and Brooklyn Rios and Kevan Hentges for the junior high school. Bear Hill is a senior and is 18 years old. He is the son of Denise Bear Hill. Sibling is Fernando Bear Hill. His activities include track. His favorite class is weight training. His role model is his brother. Favorite teacher

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Scholars Of The Week

Recent Students of the Week in Wolf Point are Roberto Bear Hill and Kaholo Toves for the high school and Brooklyn Rios and Kevan Hentges for the junior high school. Bear Hill is a senior and is 18 years old. He is the son of Denise Bear Hill. Sibling is Fernando Bear Hill. His activities include track. His favorite class is weight training. His role model is his brother. Favorite teacher

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Posted on May 20, 2021

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Gas Prices Increase Slightly In State During Week

Gas Prices Increase Slightly In State During Week

Letters To The Editor

Letters To The Editor

Tester Secures $50 Million In Funds To Prevent Foreclosures

Tester Secures $50 Million In Funds To Prevent Foreclosures

School Menus

School Menus

Wolf Point Artists Win State Awards

Wolf Point Artists Win State Awards

Fort Peck Summer Theatre Readies 2021 Season

Fort Peck Summer Theatre Readies 2021 Season

Senior Menus

Senior Menus

County To Comment On Fort Peck Proposal

County To Comment On Fort Peck Proposal

Gianforte Signs Landmark Investment In Broadband Expansion

Gianforte Signs Landmark Investment In Broadband Expansion

Scholars Of The Week

Scholars Of The Week

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