The Montana Farm Bureau Summer Conference is set for June 10-12 in the historic cow town of Miles City. The summer conference provides an opportunity for the organization’s advisory committees to discuss current agricultural issues and concerns, and surface ideas for policy development. Events take place at the Custer County Events Center and the MCC Ag Advancement Center. “Members from

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 1.8 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $3.43/g on Monday, May 27,, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 10.8 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 17.8 cents per gallon lower than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has fallen 2.9 cents in the last week and stands at $3.82

The campaign for Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has responded to a complaint filed by the executive director of the Montana Democratic Party that accuses the top law enforcement officer of campaign violations, including raising more campaign funds than allowed by law, and recruiting a primary candidate who is not qualified. Responding to the complaint filed last week, campaign manager

The Montana Historical Society is planning several June public programs, including events in Helena and around the state. On Saturday, June 1, from 11:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Capitol Flag Plaza in Helena, the MTHS will hold an event: “Honoring Montana Tribal Veteran Warriors.” In commemoration of the 100th anniversary of the Indian Citizenship Act of 1924, the event will recognize Indigenous

An event honoring the 1904 Fort Shaw girls basketball team is set for Wednesday, June 12, beginning at 1 p.m. at Poplar Cemetery. The schedule starts with a dedication for Nettie Wirth Mail, followed by a book signing at the JES Tribal Library with Linda Peavy, author of “Full Court Quest,” a history of the team. A PBS documentary will be screened after the signing. Call Vicki Bisbee for more

Noting that fentanyl seizures have increased by 11,000 percent in Montana since 2019, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., urged for increased support of law enforcement during a Senate Indian Affairs Committee hearing last week. “Each time I meet with tribal leaders from Montana, law enforcement is their top priority. Indian Country is in a crisis. Tribal leaders I have spoken with have told me