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Roosevelt County Has 20 Active COVID Cases, Valley Has 29

As of Monday, July 25, Roosevelt County has 20 active COVID cases. There are no current hospitalization. There have been 75 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths. Adult (12 years and up) COVID vaccination clinics are scheduled for Thursday, July 28 from 3-5 p.m. in Culbertson, Aug. 4 from 3-5 p.m. in Wolf Point, Aug. 18 from 3-5 p.m. in Wolf Point and Aug. 25 from 3-5 p.m. in Culbertson. Vaccination

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Roosevelt County Has 20 Active COVID Cases, Valley Has 29

As of Monday, July 25, Roosevelt County has 20 active COVID cases. There are no current hospitalization. There have been 75 confirmed COVID-19 related deaths. Adult (12 years and up) COVID vaccination clinics are scheduled for Thursday, July 28 from 3-5 p.m. in Culbertson, Aug. 4 from 3-5 p.m. in Wolf Point, Aug. 18 from 3-5 p.m. in Wolf Point and Aug. 25 from 3-5 p.m. in Culbertson. Vaccination

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Area Students Learning About Eating Their Garden

By Bill Vander Weele The Eating Your Garden summer series has been teaching area students about vegetables and other plants throughout the summer. The program is being presented by Chante’ and Ag Extension at Fort Peck Community College. The cooking demonstration last week covered growing tomatoes and how to make salsa. “The goal is teaching kids about growing gardens and food sovereignty,”

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Area Students Learning About Eating Their Garden

By Bill Vander Weele The Eating Your Garden summer series has been teaching area students about vegetables and other plants throughout the summer. The program is being presented by Chante’ and Ag Extension at Fort Peck Community College. The cooking demonstration last week covered growing tomatoes and how to make salsa. “The goal is teaching kids about growing gardens and food sovereignty,”

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Commissioners Gain Additional Power Regarding Health Decisions

By Bill Vander Weele County commissioners across the state now have more authority when it comes to some public health decisions. The 2021 Montana Legislature passed and Gov. Greg Gianforte signed three laws regarding the decisions of boards of health and county health officials. After Republicans expressed concerns over COVID health orders, the Montana House and Senate approved new laws

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Commissioners Gain Additional Power Regarding Health Decisions

By Bill Vander Weele County commissioners across the state now have more authority when it comes to some public health decisions. The 2021 Montana Legislature passed and Gov. Greg Gianforte signed three laws regarding the decisions of boards of health and county health officials. After Republicans expressed concerns over COVID health orders, the Montana House and Senate approved new laws

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Missouri River Country, South Saskatchewan Ready Partnership

Montana’s Missouri River Country and South Saskatchewan Ready have partnered together to form a cross-border tourism promotion. Missouri River Country is a destination marketing organization in northeast Montana. South Saskatchewan Ready is made up of nine rural municipalities near the Saskatchewan-U.S. border. Last week, the two organizations met in person at the Scobey Golf Club House

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Missouri River Country, South Saskatchewan Ready Partnership

Montana’s Missouri River Country and South Saskatchewan Ready have partnered together to form a cross-border tourism promotion. Missouri River Country is a destination marketing organization in northeast Montana. South Saskatchewan Ready is made up of nine rural municipalities near the Saskatchewan-U.S. border. Last week, the two organizations met in person at the Scobey Golf Club House

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Extension Accepting Applications For Reimagining Rural

From MSU News Service Montana State University Extension is accepting applications until Aug. 9 from rural Montana communities to participate in the Reimagining Rural virtual gathering in September and October. Reimagining Rural brings inspirational stories of success in small towns to local gatherings of community volunteers. Communities gather for three evening events that feature live

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Extension Accepting Applications For Reimagining Rural

From MSU News Service Montana State University Extension is accepting applications until Aug. 9 from rural Montana communities to participate in the Reimagining Rural virtual gathering in September and October. Reimagining Rural brings inspirational stories of success in small towns to local gatherings of community volunteers. Communities gather for three evening events that feature live

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Daines Disagrees With Renewed Call For Climate Emergency Declaration

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., has issued the following statement on reports that President Biden is working to issue a “climate emergency.” “President Biden needs to wake up and address the real emergencies Montanans are facing under his Administration. Montanans are being crushed under the weight of the highest inflation in over 40 years, gas that is nearly $5 a gallon, American energy

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Daines Disagrees With Renewed Call For Climate Emergency Declaration

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., has issued the following statement on reports that President Biden is working to issue a “climate emergency.” “President Biden needs to wake up and address the real emergencies Montanans are facing under his Administration. Montanans are being crushed under the weight of the highest inflation in over 40 years, gas that is nearly $5 a gallon, American energy

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Gianforte Announces Board Appointments

Gov. Greg Gianforte announced the following appointments on Friday, July 22: Board of Housing John Wright, Billings: A partner with Halverson, Mahlen & Wright, PC, Wright brings expertise in construction disputes, construction defect, and professional liability. His term will run through Jan. 5, 2025. Board of Sanitarians Megan Bullock, Boulder: The Jefferson County Sanitarian since

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Gianforte Announces Board Appointments

Gov. Greg Gianforte announced the following appointments on Friday, July 22: Board of Housing John Wright, Billings: A partner with Halverson, Mahlen & Wright, PC, Wright brings expertise in construction disputes, construction defect, and professional liability. His term will run through Jan. 5, 2025. Board of Sanitarians Megan Bullock, Boulder: The Jefferson County Sanitarian since

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Fire Department Receives Drinking Water Through Grant

Thanks to a grant, the Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department received a generous donation of canned water from Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council. Nemont Beverages assisted by obtaining the water in a timely fashion and helping unload it on Tuesday, July 19. The Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters program approved the grant request so that firefighters

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Fire Department Receives Drinking Water Through Grant

Thanks to a grant, the Wolf Point Volunteer Fire Department received a generous donation of canned water from Anheuser-Busch and the National Volunteer Fire Council. Nemont Beverages assisted by obtaining the water in a timely fashion and helping unload it on Tuesday, July 19. The Emergency Drinking Water for Wildland Firefighters program approved the grant request so that firefighters

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Supreme Court Voids Sanctions, Contempt Order Against OPD

The Montana Supreme Court unanimously decided last week to void sanctions and a contempt order filed earlier this year against the Office of State Public Defenders by a Yellowstone County district judge. In the past year, Yellowstone County District Judge Donald Harris twice found OPD in contempt of court for not promptly assigning counsel to defendants, resulting in $24,000 worth of fines.

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Supreme Court Voids Sanctions, Contempt Order Against OPD

The Montana Supreme Court unanimously decided last week to void sanctions and a contempt order filed earlier this year against the Office of State Public Defenders by a Yellowstone County district judge. In the past year, Yellowstone County District Judge Donald Harris twice found OPD in contempt of court for not promptly assigning counsel to defendants, resulting in $24,000 worth of fines.

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Posted on July 28, 2022

Golfers Win Honors During AAU Tournament In Wolf Point

The AAU golf tournament in Wolf Point attracted golfers of all ages on Saturday, July 23. Dana Matejovsky, organizer of the tournament, said it was the largest turnout in the local tournament’s four-year history. Participants featured 15 golfers under the age of 18 including 10 under the age of 10. “It’s to get kids on the course and try golfing,” Matejovsky said. “Golf is

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Golfers Win Honors During AAU Tournament In Wolf Point

The AAU golf tournament in Wolf Point attracted golfers of all ages on Saturday, July 23. Dana Matejovsky, organizer of the tournament, said it was the largest turnout in the local tournament’s four-year history. Participants featured 15 golfers under the age of 18 including 10 under the age of 10. “It’s to get kids on the course and try golfing,” Matejovsky said. “Golf is

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Posted on July 28, 2022

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Roosevelt County Has 20 Active COVID Cases, Valley Has 29

Roosevelt County Has 20 Active COVID Cases, Valley Has 29

Area Students Learning About Eating Their Garden

Area Students Learning About Eating Their Garden

Commissioners Gain Additional Power Regarding Health Decisions

Commissioners Gain Additional Power Regarding Health Decisions

Missouri River Country, South Saskatchewan Ready Partnership

Missouri River Country, South Saskatchewan Ready Partnership

Extension Accepting Applications For Reimagining Rural

Extension Accepting Applications For Reimagining Rural

Daines Disagrees With Renewed Call For Climate Emergency Declaration

Daines Disagrees With Renewed Call For Climate Emergency Declaration

Gianforte Announces Board Appointments

Gianforte Announces Board Appointments

Fire Department Receives Drinking Water Through Grant

Fire Department Receives Drinking Water Through Grant

Supreme Court Voids Sanctions, Contempt Order Against OPD

Supreme Court Voids Sanctions, Contempt Order Against OPD

Golfers Win Honors During AAU Tournament In Wolf Point

Golfers Win Honors During AAU Tournament In Wolf Point

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