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Plenty To Like About Local Newspapers

As a new year begins, we have a near miraculous story going on in Roosevelt County and you are largely the reason why the story is possible. Since 2004, about 1,800 newspapers have closed including many community newspapers. Corporations try to cut their costs by combining newspapers and coming up with new, cheaper ways to get subscribers to pay for less news coverage. The concerns are

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Plenty To Like About Local Newspapers

As a new year begins, we have a near miraculous story going on in Roosevelt County and you are largely the reason why the story is possible. Since 2004, about 1,800 newspapers have closed including many community newspapers. Corporations try to cut their costs by combining newspapers and coming up with new, cheaper ways to get subscribers to pay for less news coverage. The concerns are

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Posted on January 5, 2023

Behind The News Of The Newspaper Industry

We need to talk. Words that should strike fear into anyone within earshot when they’re uttered. And, I believe the story I’m about to tell really belongs to others to share, but in their silence, I will attempt to describe exactly what the hell is going on with your local newspaper. Forgive me, but I get asked this question nearly constantly, even though come February, it will be three

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Behind The News Of The Newspaper Industry

We need to talk. Words that should strike fear into anyone within earshot when they’re uttered. And, I believe the story I’m about to tell really belongs to others to share, but in their silence, I will attempt to describe exactly what the hell is going on with your local newspaper. Forgive me, but I get asked this question nearly constantly, even though come February, it will be three

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Posted on January 5, 2023

Wolves Play At Home This Week

After opening the season with a 5-0 record, Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball squad looks to continue to improve heading into the new year. Wolf Point Coach Cole Hanks said he was pleased with the first five games, but the Wolves still have a lot of work to do. Areas that the Wolves concentrated on during practices after the break included their press and help defense. “Offensively,

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Wolves Play At Home This Week

After opening the season with a 5-0 record, Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball squad looks to continue to improve heading into the new year. Wolf Point Coach Cole Hanks said he was pleased with the first five games, but the Wolves still have a lot of work to do. Areas that the Wolves concentrated on during practices after the break included their press and help defense. “Offensively,

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Posted on January 5, 2023

Lady Wolves Prepare For Contests

After struggling in their last couple of basketball games, the holiday break came at a good time for the Wolf Point Lady Wolves. Coach Frank Benson said the players were eager to return to practice on Monday, Dec. 26. “I was surprised how hard they worked on the first day,” Benson said. The week of practice included adding a few plays on the offensive side of the game. Benson

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Lady Wolves Prepare For Contests

After struggling in their last couple of basketball games, the holiday break came at a good time for the Wolf Point Lady Wolves. Coach Frank Benson said the players were eager to return to practice on Monday, Dec. 26. “I was surprised how hard they worked on the first day,” Benson said. The week of practice included adding a few plays on the offensive side of the game. Benson

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Posted on January 5, 2023

Squads Competed Hard In 2022

Earning Wolf Point’s Alpha awards for excelling in at least three sports as a senior were Ethan Blount and Hamyanie Campbell. Blount competed in cross-country, basketball and track. Campbell participated in volleyball, cross-country, basketball and tennis. Their names will be placed on a permanent plaque in the trophy case. Wolf Point’s Ben Boysun and Mason Garfield helped the North team

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Squads Competed Hard In 2022

Earning Wolf Point’s Alpha awards for excelling in at least three sports as a senior were Ethan Blount and Hamyanie Campbell. Blount competed in cross-country, basketball and track. Campbell participated in volleyball, cross-country, basketball and tennis. Their names will be placed on a permanent plaque in the trophy case. Wolf Point’s Ben Boysun and Mason Garfield helped the North team

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Posted on January 5, 2023

Dethman Makes Smooth Transition From Eastern Montana To Division I Hoops

Dethman Makes Smooth Transition From Eastern Montana To Division I Hoops It’s a long ways from Froid, Mont., to Fresno, Calif., both in regards of distance and from a Class C high school team to a Division I women’s basketball program. Sydney Dethman, however, has made the transition fairly smoothly. Dethman, as only a sophomore, is starting for the Fresno State Bulldogs. She admits

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Dethman Makes Smooth Transition From Eastern Montana To Division I Hoops

Dethman Makes Smooth Transition From Eastern Montana To Division I Hoops It’s a long ways from Froid, Mont., to Fresno, Calif., both in regards of distance and from a Class C high school team to a Division I women’s basketball program. Sydney Dethman, however, has made the transition fairly smoothly. Dethman, as only a sophomore, is starting for the Fresno State Bulldogs. She admits

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Posted on January 5, 2023

Be Grateful For Block Management Donations

During this season of gratitude, let’s think about the goodwill and shared goals for our hunting traditions. Let’s thank private landowners that opened their land to public hunters and let’s thank hunters who voluntarily donated more than $218,000 to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Block Management Program. These donations, made by voluntarily returning unsuccessful drawing fees, show

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Be Grateful For Block Management Donations

During this season of gratitude, let’s think about the goodwill and shared goals for our hunting traditions. Let’s thank private landowners that opened their land to public hunters and let’s thank hunters who voluntarily donated more than $218,000 to Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ Block Management Program. These donations, made by voluntarily returning unsuccessful drawing fees, show

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Posted on January 5, 2023

Whitetail Buck Found Near Fort Peck

Federal wildlife officers and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ wardens are seeking any information regarding a whitetail buck that was shot, beheaded and left to waste last month on U.S. Army Corp of Engineer property near Fort Peck. The buck was found within a COE publicly restricted area on Fort Peck Dam across the highway from the power houses. The head was removed and the deer was left

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Whitetail Buck Found Near Fort Peck

Federal wildlife officers and Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks’ wardens are seeking any information regarding a whitetail buck that was shot, beheaded and left to waste last month on U.S. Army Corp of Engineer property near Fort Peck. The buck was found within a COE publicly restricted area on Fort Peck Dam across the highway from the power houses. The head was removed and the deer was left

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Posted on January 5, 2023

New Cafe Does Breakfast Eats In Glasgow

Toodie’s Cafe co-owner and manager Johanna Vasseur was busy Christmas Eve serving pancakes and other breakfast items to grateful diners in Glasgow at the Elks Lodge restaurant space formerly occupied by Fiesta Mexicana and more recently Tequila Breeze. Vasseur and Glasgow’s chef Mark Berger opened their cafe in June to a warm reception from the community. The pair bring considerable restaurant

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New Cafe Does Breakfast Eats In Glasgow

Toodie’s Cafe co-owner and manager Johanna Vasseur was busy Christmas Eve serving pancakes and other breakfast items to grateful diners in Glasgow at the Elks Lodge restaurant space formerly occupied by Fiesta Mexicana and more recently Tequila Breeze. Vasseur and Glasgow’s chef Mark Berger opened their cafe in June to a warm reception from the community. The pair bring considerable restaurant

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Posted on January 5, 2023

Gas Prices Could Drop By Nearly 50 Cents In 2023

After a tumultuous year for gas prices, some relief may be on the way in 2023. The yearly national average price of gas in 2023 is forecast to drop nearly 50 cents per gallon from that of 2022 to $3.49, according to GasBuddy’s 2023 Fuel Outlook released today. Continuing improvement in refinery capacity will help alleviate gasoline and diesel prices, though high levels of uncertainty remain amidst

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Gas Prices Could Drop By Nearly 50 Cents In 2023

After a tumultuous year for gas prices, some relief may be on the way in 2023. The yearly national average price of gas in 2023 is forecast to drop nearly 50 cents per gallon from that of 2022 to $3.49, according to GasBuddy’s 2023 Fuel Outlook released today. Continuing improvement in refinery capacity will help alleviate gasoline and diesel prices, though high levels of uncertainty remain amidst

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Posted on January 5, 2023

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Plenty To Like About Local Newspapers

Plenty To Like About Local Newspapers

Behind The News Of The Newspaper Industry

Behind The News Of The Newspaper Industry

Wolves Play At Home This Week

Wolves Play At Home This Week

Lady Wolves Prepare For Contests

Lady Wolves Prepare For Contests

Squads Competed Hard In 2022

Squads Competed Hard In 2022

Dethman Makes Smooth Transition From Eastern Montana To Division I Hoops

Dethman Makes Smooth Transition From Eastern Montana To Division I Hoops

Be Grateful For Block Management Donations

Be Grateful For Block Management Donations

Whitetail Buck Found Near Fort Peck

Whitetail Buck Found Near Fort Peck

New Cafe Does Breakfast Eats In Glasgow

New Cafe Does Breakfast Eats In Glasgow

Gas Prices Could Drop By Nearly 50 Cents In 2023

Gas Prices Could Drop By Nearly 50 Cents In 2023

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