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Roosevelt County Learns Of First Resident COVID-19-Related Death, Tribes Go To Phase One

Monday evening, Aug. 17, the Roosevelt County Health Department issued a press release announcing the first Coronavirus-related death of a county resident. No age or gender were included in the press release. Patty Presser, Roosevelt County Health Department director, stated in the press release, “We send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this community member. We ask that

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Roosevelt County Learns Of First Resident COVID-19-Related Death, Tribes Go To Phase One

Monday evening, Aug. 17, the Roosevelt County Health Department issued a press release announcing the first Coronavirus-related death of a county resident. No age or gender were included in the press release. Patty Presser, Roosevelt County Health Department director, stated in the press release, “We send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of this community member. We ask that

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Posted on August 20, 2020

Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

lotter ( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Aug. 10-16. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: August 10 Danny Martin, 36, male, 500 block of Blaine Street, neglect of a child (three counts) and unlawful sale/use/abuse/ possession of prescription medication, tribal court.

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Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

lotter ( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Aug. 10-16. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: August 10 Danny Martin, 36, male, 500 block of Blaine Street, neglect of a child (three counts) and unlawful sale/use/abuse/ possession of prescription medication, tribal court.

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Posted on August 20, 2020

Postal Service Changes Opposed By Montana Lawmakers

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to threaten in-person voting, U.S. Senator Jon Tester pushed back on the U.S. Postal Service’s attempts to “disenfranchise Montanans,” as he put it, this November by not automatically considering election mail to be First Class mail. It has been widely speculated that the move that could slow down vote by mail by multiple days and significantly increase

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Postal Service Changes Opposed By Montana Lawmakers

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to threaten in-person voting, U.S. Senator Jon Tester pushed back on the U.S. Postal Service’s attempts to “disenfranchise Montanans,” as he put it, this November by not automatically considering election mail to be First Class mail. It has been widely speculated that the move that could slow down vote by mail by multiple days and significantly increase

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Posted on August 20, 2020

Gianforte Swings Through Eastern Montana Last Week, Makes Stop In Sidney

Northern Plains Independent Staff U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., discussed Coronavirus, transportation and substance abuse issues during a swing through eastern Montana late last week. The Republican noted it was his 51st trip to eastern Montana during the last three years. He visits each of Montana’s 56 counties at least once each year. “I’m here mainly to listen,” Gianforte

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Gianforte Swings Through Eastern Montana Last Week, Makes Stop In Sidney

Northern Plains Independent Staff U.S. Rep. Greg Gianforte, R-Mont., discussed Coronavirus, transportation and substance abuse issues during a swing through eastern Montana late last week. The Republican noted it was his 51st trip to eastern Montana during the last three years. He visits each of Montana’s 56 counties at least once each year. “I’m here mainly to listen,” Gianforte

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Posted on August 20, 2020

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Take Effect On All FWP Properties In Hill And Roosevelt Counties

In response to dry, warm weather that could increase the danger of human-caused wildfires, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks fishing access sites and wildlife management areas are now under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Hill and Roosevelt counties as of Friday morning, Aug. 14. The restrictions will be in effect until further notice. FWP followed the lead of Hill and Roosevelt county officials

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Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Take Effect On All FWP Properties In Hill And Roosevelt Counties

In response to dry, warm weather that could increase the danger of human-caused wildfires, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks fishing access sites and wildlife management areas are now under Stage 1 Fire Restrictions in Hill and Roosevelt counties as of Friday morning, Aug. 14. The restrictions will be in effect until further notice. FWP followed the lead of Hill and Roosevelt county officials

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Posted on August 20, 2020

Gianforte Leads Effort To Tear Down Health Data Barrier For Natives

Congressman Greg Gianforte led a bipartisan effort Aug. 14 to eliminate barriers to health data for Native Americans. Gianforte’s bill reaffirms that Tribal public health authorities are entitled access to public health data. Gianforte introduced the Tribal Health Data Improvement Act, H.R. 7948, with members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, including Consumer Protection and

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Gianforte Leads Effort To Tear Down Health Data Barrier For Natives

Congressman Greg Gianforte led a bipartisan effort Aug. 14 to eliminate barriers to health data for Native Americans. Gianforte’s bill reaffirms that Tribal public health authorities are entitled access to public health data. Gianforte introduced the Tribal Health Data Improvement Act, H.R. 7948, with members of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, including Consumer Protection and

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Posted on August 20, 2020

Passing The Volunteer Torch

Northern Plains Independent As longtime volunteers grow older, many want to take a step back to allow for more travel and leisure time. What will volunteer organizations do to fill the void, and how can we keep older volunteers active? Many communities are struggling to find an answer. Wolf Point’s Clint and Arlyss Long have been at the head of a small army of volunteers behind the Wild

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Passing The Volunteer Torch

Northern Plains Independent As longtime volunteers grow older, many want to take a step back to allow for more travel and leisure time. What will volunteer organizations do to fill the void, and how can we keep older volunteers active? Many communities are struggling to find an answer. Wolf Point’s Clint and Arlyss Long have been at the head of a small army of volunteers behind the Wild

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Posted on August 20, 2020

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Lustre School Aug. 24: Meatball subs. Aug. 25: Tacos. Aug. 26: Chicken burgers. Aug. 27: Curry chicken. Aug. 28: Corn dogs. *** Frontier School Aug. 20: Deli sandwiches, french fries and veggie sticks. Aug. 21: Tuna croissants, peas and carrots. Aug. 24: Pasta, sauce, garlic bread and mixed vegetables. Aug. 25: Corndogs, scalloped potatoes, peas and corn. Aug. 26:

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Lustre School Aug. 24: Meatball subs. Aug. 25: Tacos. Aug. 26: Chicken burgers. Aug. 27: Curry chicken. Aug. 28: Corn dogs. *** Frontier School Aug. 20: Deli sandwiches, french fries and veggie sticks. Aug. 21: Tuna croissants, peas and carrots. Aug. 24: Pasta, sauce, garlic bread and mixed vegetables. Aug. 25: Corndogs, scalloped potatoes, peas and corn. Aug. 26:

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Posted on August 20, 2020

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The Past or’s C “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith — of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire — may be proved genuine and may result in praise glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even

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The Past or’s C “In this you greatly rejoice, though now for a little while you may have had to suffer grief in all kinds of trials. These have come so that your faith — of greater worth than gold, which perishes even though refined by fire — may be proved genuine and may result in praise glory and honor when Jesus Christ is revealed. Though you have not seen him, you love him; and even

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Posted on August 20, 2020

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M enus Wolf Point Congregate Meals Aug. 20: Chile, cornbread and dessert. Aug. 25: Pork Roast, mashed potatoes, carrots and dessert. Aug. 27: Chicken alfredo, garlic bread, broccoli and dessert.

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M enus Wolf Point Congregate Meals Aug. 20: Chile, cornbread and dessert. Aug. 25: Pork Roast, mashed potatoes, carrots and dessert. Aug. 27: Chicken alfredo, garlic bread, broccoli and dessert.

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Posted on August 20, 2020

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Roosevelt County Learns Of First Resident COVID-19-Related Death, Tribes Go To Phase One

Roosevelt County Learns Of First Resident COVID-19-Related Death, Tribes Go To Phase One

Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

Postal Service Changes Opposed By Montana Lawmakers

Postal Service Changes Opposed By Montana Lawmakers

Gianforte Swings Through Eastern Montana Last Week, Makes Stop In Sidney

Gianforte Swings Through Eastern Montana Last Week, Makes Stop In Sidney

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Take Effect On All FWP Properties In Hill And Roosevelt Counties

Stage 1 Fire Restrictions Take Effect On All FWP Properties In Hill And Roosevelt Counties

Gianforte Leads Effort To Tear Down Health Data Barrier For Natives

Gianforte Leads Effort To Tear Down Health Data Barrier For Natives

Passing The Volunteer Torch

Passing The Volunteer Torch

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School Lunch M

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