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Young Wrestlers Place At Malta Meet

Several of Wolf Point’s wrestlers placed at the AAU meet in Malta on Sunday, Feb. 1. Axel Higgins took second place in the 6 and under division. Placing in the 8 and under division were Addison Lilley in first, Archer Higgins in second, Mayleina Clark in third, Reuwell Julio in third and Altair Julio in fourth. Elliot Martinez and Oliver Frigon placed second in the 10 and under division.

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Young Wrestlers Place At Malta Meet

Several of Wolf Point’s wrestlers placed at the AAU meet in Malta on Sunday, Feb. 1. Axel Higgins took second place in the 6 and under division. Placing in the 8 and under division were Addison Lilley in first, Archer Higgins in second, Mayleina Clark in third, Reuwell Julio in third and Altair Julio in fourth. Elliot Martinez and Oliver Frigon placed second in the 10 and under division.

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Posted on February 5, 2026

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Lamoiya dribbles out of a crowd during the Tribal Elves’ event in Poplar on Wednesday, Jan. 28. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Lamoiya dribbles out of a crowd during the Tribal Elves’ event in Poplar on Wednesday, Jan. 28. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on February 5, 2026

Chennaniah Smith

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Chennaniah Smith

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Poplar River Ice Fishing Tourney

Winners in the 18th annual included (from left) Steven Rios in first with a 2 pound, 11 ounce northern pike, Brian Ewin in second with a 2 pound northern pike and Chad Pep in third place with a 1 pound, 13 ounce northern pike. A total of 14 fish were caught. Colton Bidegaray won the “wee walleye” contest with a 5 ounce walleye. (Photos submitted)

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Poplar River Ice Fishing Tourney

Winners in the 18th annual included (from left) Steven Rios in first with a 2 pound, 11 ounce northern pike, Brian Ewin in second with a 2 pound northern pike and Chad Pep in third place with a 1 pound, 13 ounce northern pike. A total of 14 fish were caught. Colton Bidegaray won the “wee walleye” contest with a 5 ounce walleye. (Photos submitted)

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Design for the new hospital ….

Design for the new hospital is currently under way, with an anticipated groundbreaking in mid-2026. The planned one-level healthcare campus will improve efficiency, patient experience, and long-term sustainability while allowing for future expansion. “With momentum building and design moving forward, this is a defining moment for our campaign,” Cahill added. “We invite the community and

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Design for the new hospital ….

Design for the new hospital is currently under way, with an anticipated groundbreaking in mid-2026. The planned one-level healthcare campus will improve efficiency, patient experience, and long-term sustainability while allowing for future expansion. “With momentum building and design moving forward, this is a defining moment for our campaign,” Cahill added. “We invite the community and

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Julio Salveson

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Julio Salveson

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Super Star Students

Poplar’s Super Star students for the week were (back from left) Shawn Arthur, Bridger Fitzpatrick, Blake Sutherland, LiLou Ogle, Ivory Garfield and James Curtis; (front) Adrian Figueroa, Sequoya Buckles, Trina Bear and Miracle Chapman. (Photo submitted)

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Super Star Students

Poplar’s Super Star students for the week were (back from left) Shawn Arthur, Bridger Fitzpatrick, Blake Sutherland, LiLou Ogle, Ivory Garfield and James Curtis; (front) Adrian Figueroa, Sequoya Buckles, Trina Bear and Miracle Chapman. (Photo submitted)

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Coalition Says No Farm Bill Without Mandatory Beef Labeling

There’s probably nothing more iconic to Montana than boots, cowboy hats, cattle and ranching, something that defines the image of the Treasure State. And there is probably no other blocs of voters that Montana politicians sidle up next to more than ranchers, often copying their dress, down to the belt buckle. That’s why a coalition of organizations representing the state’s cattlemen and

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Coalition Says No Farm Bill Without Mandatory Beef Labeling

There’s probably nothing more iconic to Montana than boots, cowboy hats, cattle and ranching, something that defines the image of the Treasure State. And there is probably no other blocs of voters that Montana politicians sidle up next to more than ranchers, often copying their dress, down to the belt buckle. That’s why a coalition of organizations representing the state’s cattlemen and

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Posted on February 5, 2026

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Young Wrestlers Place At Malta Meet

Young Wrestlers Place At Malta Meet

Garfield

Garfield

Chennaniah Smith

Chennaniah Smith

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Poplar River Ice Fishing Tourney

Poplar River Ice Fishing Tourney

Design for the new hospital ….

Design for the new hospital ….

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Julio Salveson

Julio Salveson

Super Star Students

Super Star Students

Coalition Says No Farm Bill Without Mandatory Beef Labeling

Coalition Says No Farm Bill Without Mandatory Beef Labeling

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