A parade, horseshoe competition and tugs of war are scheduled to be among the highlights of Wild West Days in Poplar on June 9-12. The “Cowboy Hats and Horseshoes” parade will start at 11 a.m. on Saturday through Main Street. There will be a ping pong drop after the parade. There will also be a parade starting at 11 a.m. on Sunday. Other activities on Saturday will include a community

The Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Committee announced that for the eighth consecutive year, Montana Polaris is the sponsor of the Young Farmer & Rancher Discussion Meet, awarding a Ranger Side by Side UTV to the winner of the competition. The Discussion Meet will be held on Nov. 15 during the Montana Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Missoula. The Discussion Meet contest

Police have cited State Superintendent of Public Instruction Elsie Arntzen for a May 19 incident in which Arnzten allegedly illegally passed a school bus that had its flashing lights on while schoolchildren were loading. An emailed statement from Helena police Lt. Jayson Zander sent late Friday morning stated that an investigating officer met with Arntzen Thursday evening to speak to her about

Businesses looking for guidance about resources to improve their operations can attend one of three upcoming Assistance for Business Clinics. The Wolf Point clinic is co-sponsored by Great Northern Development Corporation and the Montana Department of Labor & Industry on Thursday, June 16, at Great Northern Development Corporation from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The Miles City clinic is co-sponsored

The Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmer & Rancher Committee announced that for the eighth consecutive year, Montana Polaris is the sponsor of the Young Farmer & Rancher Discussion Meet, awarding a Ranger Side by Side UTV to the winner of the competition. The Discussion Meet will be held on Nov. 15 during the Montana Farm Bureau Annual Convention in Missoula. The Discussion Meet contest

The Agriculture Development Council will meet on Thursday, June 9, beginning at 1 p.m. at the Montana Department of Agriculture (302 N. Roberts) in Helena to review Montana Student Loan Assistance Program applications and Growth Through Agriculture Program priorities for the year ahead. For more information or to request information to join the meeting virtually, contact Dani Jones at 406-444-2402