Clean Sweep anti-litter efforts are winding up for spring. Barbara Olson told the Northern Plains Independent that the landfill will be accepting clean sweep trash at no charge April 18-30. The landfill will also be open on Sunday, April 24, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bring your landfill card if you have one. Appliances requiring freon removal will be charged a $10 removal fee. Contractor/construction

After being appointed the Roosevelt County attorney last February by the Roosevelt County Commissioners, Frank Piocos is running unopposed for the position in this year’s election. “I filed the first day,” Piocos said of his interest in serving as county attorney. Prior to becoming the county attorney, Piocos served as deputy county attorney under Jim Patch and then under Austin Knudsen.

Wolf Point Native American Studies teacher Tressa Welch hosted Native American Caucus member Tyson Runningwolf April 7. Runningwolf is a legislative member with the Montana House representing District 16. Welch told the Northern Plains Independent that Runningwolf spoke to students about contemporary Indian issues like poor quality healthcare, education, housing, etc., as well as topics like