A North Dakota man convicted of methamphetamine trafficking crimes after investigators seized nearly two pounds of meth that were hidden in a pinata and a jar of peanut butter was sentenced last week to 12 years and six months in prison followed by five years of supervised release, Montana Acting U.S. Attorney Leif Johnson said. A jury found Christopher Michael Stebbins, 53, of Williston, N.D.,

Froid Mar. 22: Polishes and kraut with dessert. Mar. 24: Finger steaks and dessert. Bainville Mar. 18: Tator tot casserole, vegetables and dessert. Mar. 23: Brats on buns, broasted potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Mar. 25: Pork chops, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Culbertson Mar. 19: Baked fish, cheesy hashbrowns, vegetables and dessert. Mar. 22: Hamburger gravy,

Froid School Mar. 22: Lemon pepper cod, rice pilaf, veggies and fruit. Mar. 23: Pulled pork on a bun, baked beans, chips and cheese and fruit. Mar. 24: Chicken alfredo, garlic bread, veggies and dessert. Mar. 25: Chili with cheese, fries, veggies and fruit. Mar. 26: Pizza day, lettuce mix and fruit. Culbertson School Mar. 22: Pulled pork sandwich, cheese sticks and apple sauce.

Four players from Froid/ Lake’s boys’ basketball squad have earned All-Conference honors for District 2C. Selected All-Conference for the Red Hawks were senior Colt Miller, junior Javonne Nesbit, freshman Mason Dethman and junior Bode Miller. C. Miller, Nesbit and Dethman also received All-State recognition. Fairview’s sophomore Hunter Sharbono was also an All-State pick. Also

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., is pushing the Biden administration to allow non-essential travel between Montana and Canada to boost Montana jobs, Montana agriculture and Montana small businesses. Daines emphasized that with COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations on the decline and vaccinations on the rise, the time is now to move forward to safely reopen the northern border. “As we approach

Officials have received reports of a new COVID-19 vaccine email scam where people are asked to complete a survey. They offer a free reward but ask people to pay a nominal fee “to cover shipping”. Survey scams like this are a creative way to steal your identity or money. Many survey scams offer a reward and give you a limited time to respond if you want to take the survey. A legitimate survey

Lawmakers on Capitol Hill are considering a bill that would change the makeup of the state Fish and Wildlife Commission — a group made up of members of the public appointed by the governor to help shape how the state manages wildlife and public lands. The commission is also responsible for approving any transfer of land involving the state. Senate Bill 306 passed the Senate 27-22 in early