The Montana Public Service Commission has announced that Montanans will need to start using the “406” area code more than ever starting in 2021. Starting on Saturday, April 24, residents should use 10-digit dialing while calling. A call using seven-digit dialing will still be completed until October. Beginning Oct. 24, the 10-digital dialing will become mandatory in the state. That means

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Apr. 22: Baked chicken, mashed potatoes, mixed vegetables and dessert. Apr. 27: Spaghetti, meatballs, garlic toast, green salad and dessert. Apr. 29: Baked cod, fried rice, carrots and dessert.

North Dakota’s top oil and gas regulator attributed a larger than expected drop in the state’s oil and natural gas production to the Texas energy crisis that occurred in February. A winter heating crisis in Texas caused problems for the Southwest Power Pool, which forced rolling blackouts for Western Area Power Association for two days. The problems in Texas contributed to an overall 6 percent