The Montana Department of Labor & Industry is warning residents and businesses about a phishing scam in which fraudsters impersonate officials through deceptive emails, often appearing to come from a fictitious “Bridget Hawkins” or similar names, reference “code enforcement notices,” request confirmation of received documents, or urge recipients to sign and return attachments.

Montana State University Extension Agents in the northeast region are planning the MonDak Cropping Seminar, formerly known as MonDak Pulse Day, for Tuesday, Feb. 24, in Wolf Point. This event will feature a wide range of topics and a great lineup of speakers. The event will be held at the Sherman Inn at 200 East Main St. with registration beginning at 9 a.m. There is a $20 registration fee and

Working in support of eastern Montana’s agriculture, U.S. Rep. Troy Downing, R-Mont., testified in support of his bill, the Lower Yellowstone River Native Fish Conservation Act, before the House Committee on Natural Resources on Wednesday, Feb. 4. The bill seeks to have the Bureau of Reclamation retain exclusive ownership, operational control and financial responsibility for the Lower Yellowstone’s