12 October 2023
Wolf Point Native Gov. Schwinden Dies
A Wolf Point native who rose to the position of Montana’s governor has died.
Ted Schwinden died on Saturday, Oct. 7, at the age of 98.
“Ted was one of the first public servants my folks ever introduced me to,” U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., said. “He was a great Montanan, a great governor and a top-notch guy. Sharla and my thoughts are with his family.”
Schwinden was born and
Group Provides Positive Youth Activities
The Poplar continued with their goal of offering fun opportunities for area children by hosting the Zombie Run at the Poplar Pow Wow Grounds on Wednesday, Oct. 4.
Sunee Erickson, one of the group’s main coordinators, said the organization is comprised of parents in Poplar and Brockton.
“We give kids and families something to do in the community,” Erickson said.
It was the sixth
Poplar’s Royalty
Poplar’s homecoming king Finnesse Headdress and homecoming queen Kessee Erickson throw out candy during the school’s homecoming parade on Thursday, Oct. 5. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)
