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Strommen Sentencing Postponed Indefinitely

Former Valley County Undersheriff Luke Strommen was set to be sentenced on Oct. 27, but Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer has announced that the sentencing has been postponed. No new date has been scheduled for the sentencing. Strommen was originally set to be sentenced Aug. 28. This is the third time Strommen’s sentencing has been postponed. A Valley County jury found Strommen guilty

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Strommen Sentencing Postponed Indefinitely

Former Valley County Undersheriff Luke Strommen was set to be sentenced on Oct. 27, but Valley County Sheriff Tom Boyer has announced that the sentencing has been postponed. No new date has been scheduled for the sentencing. Strommen was originally set to be sentenced Aug. 28. This is the third time Strommen’s sentencing has been postponed. A Valley County jury found Strommen guilty

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Posted on October 29, 2020

Congressional Hearing On Amtrak Service Hears Insight From Company

The president and CEO of Amtrak provided insight regarding the cuts made by the train service during a Congressional hearing of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Wednesday, Oct. 22. U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D- Mont., was one of the organizers of the meeting after Amtrak cut the Empire Builder service from seven days to three days a week throughout Montana. “I’ve been

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Congressional Hearing On Amtrak Service Hears Insight From Company

The president and CEO of Amtrak provided insight regarding the cuts made by the train service during a Congressional hearing of the Committee on Commerce, Science and Transportation on Wednesday, Oct. 22. U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D- Mont., was one of the organizers of the meeting after Amtrak cut the Empire Builder service from seven days to three days a week throughout Montana. “I’ve been

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Posted on October 29, 2020

Congressional Hearing On Amtrak Service Hears Insight From Company

is hurting our economy.” William Floyd, president and CEO of Amtrak, testified that the company was fiscally stronger than ever at the end of fiscal year 2019 and beginning of fiscal year 2020, But due to COVID-19, ridership decreased by 97 percent. The CARES Act provided necessary emergency funding, but ridership and revenue are still down 80 percent compared to a year ago. “We are committed

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Congressional Hearing On Amtrak Service Hears Insight From Company

is hurting our economy.” William Floyd, president and CEO of Amtrak, testified that the company was fiscally stronger than ever at the end of fiscal year 2019 and beginning of fiscal year 2020, But due to COVID-19, ridership decreased by 97 percent. The CARES Act provided necessary emergency funding, but ridership and revenue are still down 80 percent compared to a year ago. “We are committed

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Posted on October 29, 2020

tive cases requires face masking ….

tive cases requires face masking in any indoor space, open to the public, is mandatory for people ages five years and older. For children 2-4 years of age, face coverings are strongly encouraged. A drape may be used for babies. County sheriffs and other law enforcement across the state have said that the mask mandate is not enforceable and violations should not be called into 911. Area Schools

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tive cases requires face masking ….

tive cases requires face masking in any indoor space, open to the public, is mandatory for people ages five years and older. For children 2-4 years of age, face coverings are strongly encouraged. A drape may be used for babies. County sheriffs and other law enforcement across the state have said that the mask mandate is not enforceable and violations should not be called into 911. Area Schools

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Posted on October 29, 2020

Brookman crew, who became like ….

Brookman crew, who became like family, until his death. He humbly, and often anonymously, supported many rodeo cowboys and the community he immersed himself in throughout the years. In the mid-1980s, he introduced an incentive program at the Wild Horse Stampede handing out $100 bills to rough stock contestants who had a penalty free ride. If the cowboy did not qualify, the money was given

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Brookman crew, who became like ….

Brookman crew, who became like family, until his death. He humbly, and often anonymously, supported many rodeo cowboys and the community he immersed himself in throughout the years. In the mid-1980s, he introduced an incentive program at the Wild Horse Stampede handing out $100 bills to rough stock contestants who had a penalty free ride. If the cowboy did not qualify, the money was given

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Posted on October 29, 2020

School Lunch Menus

Wolf Point School Nov. 2: Breakfast: Cinnamon toast crunch, scooby- doo graham crackers and apples. Lunch: Chicken strips and smiles, salad/broccoli, dinner roll and mixed fruit. Nov. 3: Breakfast: Pancake sausage wrap and peaches. Lunch: Nachos, refried beans, black olives and applesauce. Nov. 4: Breakfast: honey nut cheerios, oatmeal chip bar and pears. Lunch: Chicken noodle soup, turkey

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School Lunch Menus

Wolf Point School Nov. 2: Breakfast: Cinnamon toast crunch, scooby- doo graham crackers and apples. Lunch: Chicken strips and smiles, salad/broccoli, dinner roll and mixed fruit. Nov. 3: Breakfast: Pancake sausage wrap and peaches. Lunch: Nachos, refried beans, black olives and applesauce. Nov. 4: Breakfast: honey nut cheerios, oatmeal chip bar and pears. Lunch: Chicken noodle soup, turkey

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Posted on October 29, 2020

Senior Menu

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Oct. 29: Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, broccoli and dessert. Nov. 3: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans and dessert. Nov. 5: BBQ pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw and dessert. *** Thank You “Just knowing the countless ways our family and friends are with us, makes the way easier.” We would like to say thank you to all of you who

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Senior Menu

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Oct. 29: Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, broccoli and dessert. Nov. 3: Meatloaf, scalloped potatoes, green beans and dessert. Nov. 5: BBQ pork sandwiches, baked beans, coleslaw and dessert. *** Thank You “Just knowing the countless ways our family and friends are with us, makes the way easier.” We would like to say thank you to all of you who

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Posted on October 29, 2020

Meteorologist Gilchrist Wins NOAA Administrator’s Award

National Weather Service Glasgow’s Patrick Gilchrist will receive a prestigious award along with eight other individuals who traveled to Australia for six-week assignments in 2019. The honor is an award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and is granted by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere who serves concurrently as the NOAA administrator. The award,

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Meteorologist Gilchrist Wins NOAA Administrator’s Award

National Weather Service Glasgow’s Patrick Gilchrist will receive a prestigious award along with eight other individuals who traveled to Australia for six-week assignments in 2019. The honor is an award from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration and is granted by the Under Secretary of Commerce for Oceans and Atmosphere who serves concurrently as the NOAA administrator. The award,

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Posted on October 29, 2020

Althea Iron Cloud

Althea Joy Iron Cloud, Peháğina Yuz Wįyą, “Carries the Seasons Woman,” died Oct. 16, 2020. She was born on Jan. 18, 1976, in Ronan to Anita Nylene Iron Cloud and Wayne Martell. She attended school in many places, including Wolf Point and Lodge Grass, since she moved around a lot. She received her G.E.D. from Kicking Horse Job Corps. She had many jobs, including customer service,

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Althea Iron Cloud

Althea Joy Iron Cloud, Peháğina Yuz Wįyą, “Carries the Seasons Woman,” died Oct. 16, 2020. She was born on Jan. 18, 1976, in Ronan to Anita Nylene Iron Cloud and Wayne Martell. She attended school in many places, including Wolf Point and Lodge Grass, since she moved around a lot. She received her G.E.D. from Kicking Horse Job Corps. She had many jobs, including customer service,

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Posted on October 29, 2020

August Spotted Wolf

August “Jug” Spotted Wolf, 62, died Oct. 18, 2020, in Wolf Point. He was born Sept. 13, 1958, in Poplar to Sterling G. Spotted Wolf and Vera B. Roberts- Spotted Wolf-Standing Bear-Ironman. He also considered Yvonne V. Smoker- Broaddus as his mother who helped raise him and Charles J. Gopher and Edward G. Broaddus as his father. He was involved in basketball and cross country during

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August Spotted Wolf

August “Jug” Spotted Wolf, 62, died Oct. 18, 2020, in Wolf Point. He was born Sept. 13, 1958, in Poplar to Sterling G. Spotted Wolf and Vera B. Roberts- Spotted Wolf-Standing Bear-Ironman. He also considered Yvonne V. Smoker- Broaddus as his mother who helped raise him and Charles J. Gopher and Edward G. Broaddus as his father. He was involved in basketball and cross country during

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Posted on October 29, 2020

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Strommen Sentencing Postponed Indefinitely

Strommen Sentencing Postponed Indefinitely

Congressional Hearing On Amtrak Service Hears Insight From Company

Congressional Hearing On Amtrak Service Hears Insight From Company

Congressional Hearing On Amtrak Service Hears Insight From Company

Congressional Hearing On Amtrak Service Hears Insight From Company

tive cases requires face masking ….

tive cases requires face masking ….

Brookman crew, who became like ….

Brookman crew, who became like ….

School Lunch Menus

School Lunch Menus

Senior Menu

Senior Menu

Meteorologist Gilchrist Wins NOAA Administrator’s Award

Meteorologist Gilchrist Wins NOAA Administrator’s Award

Althea Iron Cloud

Althea Iron Cloud

August Spotted Wolf

August Spotted Wolf

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