Women passionate about agriculture and rural communities gained skills and resources during Montana Farmers Union’s Eastern Montana Women’s Conference held Jan. 31-Feb. 1 in Sidney. The conference is one of two women’s conferences offered by MFU and serves as an opportunity for women to connect with each other and resources through hands-on workshops, inspiring keynote speakers, locally

As we observe national Through with Chew Week (Feb. 15–21), Roosevelt County Health Department is highlighting a positive trend in our state: the vast majority of Montanans are choosing to live tobacco- and nicotine- free. While the tobacco industry often makes these products seem like a common part of Montana life, the data tells a different story. Currently, only 6 percent of Montana adults use

Government lawyers told Judge John Johnston that Orozco represented a flight risk at Monday’s hearing, though they did not give a reason. A date for the next hearing in the case has yet to be announced. Orozco’s oldest son, Roberto Orozco-Lazcano, told this newspaper that his family appreciates the ongoing support from the Froid and wider communities. “We want to thank all the people who

Bismarck State College announces the president’s honor roll for the fall 2025 semester. The following area students have maintained at least a 3.50 grade point average on a 4.00 scale while enrolled in at least 12 semester hours of classes and qualify for the BSC president’s honor roll: Jahrone Kendall, Poplar*; Junior Morris, Culbertson*; Adeia Erickson, Wolf Point. An asterisk designates

bypass sits on federal land, is outside of the irrigation district’s boundaries and was built with federal funding. He said his bill will provide financial certainly for area growers and property owners. He added that local partners should not be left “holding the bag.” Downing said the bill will maintain crop production while also protecting the unique native pallid sturgeon. The