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Montana Sees Drop In Unemployment Rate For July

Montana’s unemployment rate dropped in July, but there was an increase in new unemployment applications filed last week, according to the Associated Press. The state’s unemployment rate was 6.4 percent in July, down from the 7.2 percent in June as the state continued to rebound from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, state officials said Friday. Montana has one of the lowest

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Montana Sees Drop In Unemployment Rate For July

Montana’s unemployment rate dropped in July, but there was an increase in new unemployment applications filed last week, according to the Associated Press. The state’s unemployment rate was 6.4 percent in July, down from the 7.2 percent in June as the state continued to rebound from the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic, state officials said Friday. Montana has one of the lowest

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Posted on August 27, 2020

Tobacco Prevention News

Research continues in an attempt to find out just how harmful using electronic cigarettes or vaping products can be one the human body. There are many questions that researchers continue to look for answers on. Questions such as what exactly does using vaping products do to a person’s lungs? How many harmful chemicals can be found in vaping products? Some of these questions are being answered.

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Tobacco Prevention News

Research continues in an attempt to find out just how harmful using electronic cigarettes or vaping products can be one the human body. There are many questions that researchers continue to look for answers on. Questions such as what exactly does using vaping products do to a person’s lungs? How many harmful chemicals can be found in vaping products? Some of these questions are being answered.

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Posted on August 27, 2020

From The Extension Desk

“Children are a gift from the Lord; They are a reward from him.” ( Psalm 127:3) It is back-to-school time, and whether it is your child’s first or final year, it is not uncommon for them to feel anxious. Many unknowns await them — new teachers, possibly new friends, a new routine, a harder schedule, or maybe even a new school. School is going to look different this year, with the precautions

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From The Extension Desk

“Children are a gift from the Lord; They are a reward from him.” ( Psalm 127:3) It is back-to-school time, and whether it is your child’s first or final year, it is not uncommon for them to feel anxious. Many unknowns await them — new teachers, possibly new friends, a new routine, a harder schedule, or maybe even a new school. School is going to look different this year, with the precautions

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Posted on August 27, 2020

Summer Reading Program Ends For 2020

The Roosevelt County Library staff at Wolf Point were pleased with the number of youth who participated in this year’s summer reading program. Even though they couldn’t conduct the program in the library because of the COVID-19 health issue, 42 youth signed up for the summer reading program. Packets were created by staff for them to take home that also contained a small incentive token. The

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Summer Reading Program Ends For 2020

The Roosevelt County Library staff at Wolf Point were pleased with the number of youth who participated in this year’s summer reading program. Even though they couldn’t conduct the program in the library because of the COVID-19 health issue, 42 youth signed up for the summer reading program. Packets were created by staff for them to take home that also contained a small incentive token. The

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Posted on August 27, 2020

Census Deadline Only A Month Away

Sept. 30 is the deadline to file for the U.S. Census. It is crucial that Roosevelt County residents and all Montanans take part in the process. Montana’s self-response rate to the 2020 Census is only 57.3 percent. The rate in Roosevelt County is even lower than that. The national average is 63.9 percent. Why is filing your Census report so important? More than $2 billion from 300 federal programs

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Census Deadline Only A Month Away

Sept. 30 is the deadline to file for the U.S. Census. It is crucial that Roosevelt County residents and all Montanans take part in the process. Montana’s self-response rate to the 2020 Census is only 57.3 percent. The rate in Roosevelt County is even lower than that. The national average is 63.9 percent. Why is filing your Census report so important? More than $2 billion from 300 federal programs

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Posted on August 27, 2020

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Posted on August 27, 2020

Wayne Bergen

Wayne Eugene Bergen, 72, of Wolf Point, Mont., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. Wayne was born on Dec. 14, 1947, in Wolf Point, Mont., to Cornelius Bergen and Elsie Hoch Bergen. He graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1965 and went on to receive his bachelor of education from Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont. Later in life, he completed his master’s

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Wayne Bergen

Wayne Eugene Bergen, 72, of Wolf Point, Mont., went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2020. Wayne was born on Dec. 14, 1947, in Wolf Point, Mont., to Cornelius Bergen and Elsie Hoch Bergen. He graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1965 and went on to receive his bachelor of education from Montana State University in Bozeman, Mont. Later in life, he completed his master’s

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Posted on August 27, 2020

Robert Belton

Robert Belton, 56, of Poplar, died Aug. 22, 2020, in Billings. A viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Robert Belton

Robert Belton, 56, of Poplar, died Aug. 22, 2020, in Billings. A viewing will be held from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 27, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Aug. 28, at the Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Posted on August 27, 2020

Trenton Beston

Trenton Beston, 24, died Aug. 21, 2020. Funeral services are pending at this time. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

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Trenton Beston

Trenton Beston, 24, died Aug. 21, 2020. Funeral services are pending at this time. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

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Posted on August 27, 2020

Enright Beston

Enright Beston, 18 months, died Aug. 21, 2020. Funeral services are pending at this time. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

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Enright Beston

Enright Beston, 18 months, died Aug. 21, 2020. Funeral services are pending at this time. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was in charge of the arrangements.

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Posted on August 27, 2020

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Montana Sees Drop In Unemployment Rate For July

Montana Sees Drop In Unemployment Rate For July

Tobacco Prevention News

Tobacco Prevention News

From The Extension Desk

From The Extension Desk

Summer Reading Program Ends For 2020

Summer Reading Program Ends For 2020

Census Deadline Only A Month Away

Census Deadline Only A Month Away

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Wayne Bergen

Wayne Bergen

Robert Belton

Robert Belton

Trenton Beston

Trenton Beston

Enright Beston

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