In January, Montana’s labor force increased to an all-time high, while the state’s total employment continued to grow, according to data compiled by Department of Labor and Industry and the federal Bureau of Labor Statistics. Montana’s unemployment rate held steady in January at 3.3 percent. The unemployment rate for the U.S. was also unchanged at 3.7 percent. Montana’s labor force

Poplar’s wrestlers earned first-place honors for the girls’ large team division at the Montana State AAU tournament during the weekend. Capturing first-place honors were Cali Gorder at 90 pounds schoolgirl and Angelina Escarcega at 126 pounds elite. Placing second were Caydee Gorder at 80 pounds novice, Audrey Swallers at 80 pounds schoolgirl and Alara Parshall at 113 pounds cadet.

The Wolf Point Wrestling Club had several wrestlers place during the Montana State AAU meet held in Billings. Earning second were Addison Matejovsky in the midget division, Sumyt Gonzales in the midget division and Anna Matejovsky in the schoolgirl division. Archer Higgins took fifth place in tots. Jesse Reed placed sixth in cadet.

Educators who attended week-long workshops hosted by Fort Peck Community College, Montana State University and community partners say the experience gave them the confidence to incorporate information about the importance of buffalo and cultural revitalization to Indigenous peoples into their classrooms. Aileen Plant, a kindergarten teacher in Cut Bank, said that she has been able to apply

Registration is now open for Montana State University’s summer writing camps for youths in grades 3 through 12. The camps will be held in July on MSU’s campus. The Youth Writing Camp is a five-day camp from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 8-12 for students entering grades 5 through 12 in fall 2024. This camp offers commuter and resident options. Students in the resident option stay in a residence hall