Friesen’s Floral is closed for two weeks Sept. 23-Oct. 3 for painting and renovations at their Wolf Point location. A planned reopening is set for Oct. 4-5. New products and services are in the works. In the meantime, orders will be accepted for delivery or pickup via phone from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., Monday through Friday. For more information, call 406-653-1381.

The Montana Department of Agriculture is now accepting applications for the 2025 Noxious Trust Fund Grant Program. Established by the 1985 Montana Legislature, the Noxious Weed Trust Fund grants provide funding for noxious weed research projects, development projects, state and community education, and on-the-ground management through a landowner cost share. Applicants may apply for funding

The Montana Department of Agriculture is announcing the opening of the FY2025 funding cycle for the Growth Through Agriculture Program. Montanans interested in innovating or expanding agricultural businesses are invited to apply for funds through the state grant and loan program. The Growth Through Agriculture program was established by the legislature to strengthen and diversify Montana’s

Two hunters who were reportedly charged by a grizzly bear on Monday, Sept. 9, north of West Yellowstone shot and killed the bear and also shot and injured one of her cubs, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks said on Friday, Sept. 13. The incident happened in Tepee Creek; the two hunters were not injured, spokesperson Morgan Jacobsen said. They reported being charged by the sow, who had two yearling