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Three Candidates To Date For Tribal Chairman

As of Sept. 1, there are now three candidates for chairman of the Fort Peck Tribes. Candidates for chairman include current chairman Floyd Azure, past chairman John Morales and Justin Gray Hawk Sr. Those who have filed for the Tribal Executive Board include Don LaRoque, Ennis Russell Sr., Melvin “Terry” Rattling Thunder Sr., Dana “Sam” Buckles,” Stacy Summers, Leonard “Bighorn”

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Three Candidates To Date For Tribal Chairman

As of Sept. 1, there are now three candidates for chairman of the Fort Peck Tribes. Candidates for chairman include current chairman Floyd Azure, past chairman John Morales and Justin Gray Hawk Sr. Those who have filed for the Tribal Executive Board include Don LaRoque, Ennis Russell Sr., Melvin “Terry” Rattling Thunder Sr., Dana “Sam” Buckles,” Stacy Summers, Leonard “Bighorn”

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Posted on September 7, 2023

Prices For Some Prescriptions To Decrease

Area residents dealing with diabetics and other medical challenges will benefit from a new federal prescription plan. Through the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare is able to negotiate drug prices on behalf of patients for 10 drugs. The drugs include insulin and Jardiance, an anti-diabetic medication used to improve glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes. According to the Montana Department

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Prices For Some Prescriptions To Decrease

Area residents dealing with diabetics and other medical challenges will benefit from a new federal prescription plan. Through the Inflation Reduction Act, Medicare is able to negotiate drug prices on behalf of patients for 10 drugs. The drugs include insulin and Jardiance, an anti-diabetic medication used to improve glucose control in people with type 2 diabetes. According to the Montana Department

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Posted on September 7, 2023

County Officials Question State’s Mill Levy Process

Roosevelt County and Richland County are each supportive of a request by the Montana Association of Counties to receive an interpretation of laws related to property tax levies. The State of Montana levies 95 mills annually and 40 of the mills go toward the equalization of school funding. Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers explains that counties can increase the value of mills

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County Officials Question State’s Mill Levy Process

Roosevelt County and Richland County are each supportive of a request by the Montana Association of Counties to receive an interpretation of laws related to property tax levies. The State of Montana levies 95 mills annually and 40 of the mills go toward the equalization of school funding. Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers explains that counties can increase the value of mills

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Posted on September 7, 2023

Fire Burns 1,500 Acre Near Fort Kipp

Roosevelt County Fire Marshal Mike Olson told the Northern Plains Independent that multiple agencies were dispatched to fight fires burning south of U.S. Highway 2 near Fort Kipp Friday, Sept. 1. He said multiple structures were threatened, but nobody was hurt. “ The call came in at 3:49 p.m. on Friday,” said Olson. “It was paged out as multiple fires along BIA Route 1.” Olson said

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Fire Burns 1,500 Acre Near Fort Kipp

Roosevelt County Fire Marshal Mike Olson told the Northern Plains Independent that multiple agencies were dispatched to fight fires burning south of U.S. Highway 2 near Fort Kipp Friday, Sept. 1. He said multiple structures were threatened, but nobody was hurt. “ The call came in at 3:49 p.m. on Friday,” said Olson. “It was paged out as multiple fires along BIA Route 1.” Olson said

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Culbertson Sept. 8: Hamburgers, french fries, vegetable and dessert. Sept. 12: Ham and scalloped potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Sept. 15: Ruzos (hamburger, cabbage and onion baked in buns), vegetable and dessert. *** Bainville Sept. 7: Chicken fettuccine alfredo, garlic bread, vegetable and dessert. Sept. 12: Slushburgers, broasted potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Sept.

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Culbertson Sept. 8: Hamburgers, french fries, vegetable and dessert. Sept. 12: Ham and scalloped potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Sept. 15: Ruzos (hamburger, cabbage and onion baked in buns), vegetable and dessert. *** Bainville Sept. 7: Chicken fettuccine alfredo, garlic bread, vegetable and dessert. Sept. 12: Slushburgers, broasted potatoes, vegetable and dessert. Sept.

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Irwin Retires From Highway Patrol

Lt. Lawrence Irwin retired from the Montana Highway Patrol on May 31, after 31 and a half years of service to the Patrol. His initial station assignment was Wolf Point. He was promoted to sergeant on Jan. 29, 2000, and was the Wolf Point detachment commander. In April of 2002, he transferred to Helena to work on the executive protection detail. He transferred to the Helena Detachment commander

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Irwin Retires From Highway Patrol

Lt. Lawrence Irwin retired from the Montana Highway Patrol on May 31, after 31 and a half years of service to the Patrol. His initial station assignment was Wolf Point. He was promoted to sergeant on Jan. 29, 2000, and was the Wolf Point detachment commander. In April of 2002, he transferred to Helena to work on the executive protection detail. He transferred to the Helena Detachment commander

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Northern Plains Independent Community News Anonymous Todd Keller Oelkers Service Station Culbertson Car Wash and Laundromat Finnicum’s Stagecoach Eddy Bauer Sales Dakota Cafe Chatterbox Styling Salon Opportunity BankJames L. Johnson, CPA/ Darla Downs, MSA Smokey’s Bar & Casino, Bainville Wild West Diner Wolf City Auto Albertsons The Tavern Sherman Inn Swap Shop Southside Jet Wash High Plains Motors Fox FordNorthern Prairie Auto Sales Wolf City Auto Gysler Furniture Squires Insurance Agency Northern Prairie Realty Wolf Point Cafe Steve’s Autos and Stuff LK Realty Jasper Backhoe Auto Value, Culbertson Heritage Grocery (Hometown Market) Clint Whitmer

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Northern Plains Independent Community News Anonymous Todd Keller Oelkers Service Station Culbertson Car Wash and Laundromat Finnicum’s Stagecoach Eddy Bauer Sales Dakota Cafe Chatterbox Styling Salon Opportunity BankJames L. Johnson, CPA/ Darla Downs, MSA Smokey’s Bar & Casino, Bainville Wild West Diner Wolf City Auto Albertsons The Tavern Sherman Inn Swap Shop Southside Jet Wash High Plains Motors Fox FordNorthern Prairie Auto Sales Wolf City Auto Gysler Furniture Squires Insurance Agency Northern Prairie Realty Wolf Point Cafe Steve’s Autos and Stuff LK Realty Jasper Backhoe Auto Value, Culbertson Heritage Grocery (Hometown Market) Clint Whitmer

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Froid School Sept. 11: Corndogs, baked beans, tatertots and fruit. Sept. 12: Baked cod, baby bakers, veggies, buns and fruit. Sept. 13: Chicken legs, mashed potatoes, gravy, veggies and dessert. Sept. 14: Shepherd’s pie, buns, veggies and fruit. Sept. 15: Ham sandwiches, chips, veggies and fruit. Culbertson School Sept. 11: Beef noodle hotdish, broccoli and pears. Sept.

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Froid School Sept. 11: Corndogs, baked beans, tatertots and fruit. Sept. 12: Baked cod, baby bakers, veggies, buns and fruit. Sept. 13: Chicken legs, mashed potatoes, gravy, veggies and dessert. Sept. 14: Shepherd’s pie, buns, veggies and fruit. Sept. 15: Ham sandwiches, chips, veggies and fruit. Culbertson School Sept. 11: Beef noodle hotdish, broccoli and pears. Sept.

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Republican Senate Candidate Makes Stops In County

Promoting family values, U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy made campaign stops in Wolf Point and Culbertson on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The Republican’s visit through eastern Montana included trips to Roundup, Winnett, Jordan, Glasgow, Wolf Point, Culbertson, Sidney, Terry and Miles City. After an audience member mentioned the drug problem in the Wolf Point area, Sheehy said, “They are tearing

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Republican Senate Candidate Makes Stops In County

Promoting family values, U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy made campaign stops in Wolf Point and Culbertson on Tuesday, Aug. 29. The Republican’s visit through eastern Montana included trips to Roundup, Winnett, Jordan, Glasgow, Wolf Point, Culbertson, Sidney, Terry and Miles City. After an audience member mentioned the drug problem in the Wolf Point area, Sheehy said, “They are tearing

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Three Candidates To Date For Tribal Chairman

Three Candidates To Date For Tribal Chairman

Prices For Some Prescriptions To Decrease

Prices For Some Prescriptions To Decrease

County Officials Question State’s Mill Levy Process

County Officials Question State’s Mill Levy Process

Fire Burns 1,500 Acre Near Fort Kipp

Fire Burns 1,500 Acre Near Fort Kipp

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Irwin Retires From Highway Patrol

Irwin Retires From Highway Patrol

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Republican Senate Candidate Makes Stops In County

Republican Senate Candidate Makes Stops In County

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