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Hall Admits Conflict With Sen. Gillespie Never Happened, Apologizes

A conservative minister who seemed to be a darling of far-right politicians in the state has admitted that he fabricated a story about a transgender Native American lobbyist allegedly berating a state senator so badly that he sought the protection of the Montana Senate’s sergeant- at-arms. In a libel case that has raged on for more than a year and involved threats of mounting an attorney’s head

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Hall Admits Conflict With Sen. Gillespie Never Happened, Apologizes

A conservative minister who seemed to be a darling of far-right politicians in the state has admitted that he fabricated a story about a transgender Native American lobbyist allegedly berating a state senator so badly that he sought the protection of the Montana Senate’s sergeant- at-arms. In a libel case that has raged on for more than a year and involved threats of mounting an attorney’s head

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Posted on June 2, 2022

Crain Faces Criminal Mischief Charge

An additional charge has been filed against Trevor Levi Crain of Culbertson in district court. On May 24, the felony charge of criminal mischief was filed against Crain, who is an inmate in the Roosevelt County Detention Center. The charges read that on May 6, Crain injured, damaged or destroyed property of another in excess of $1,500 when he removed padding from the floor and bench area creating

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Crain Faces Criminal Mischief Charge

An additional charge has been filed against Trevor Levi Crain of Culbertson in district court. On May 24, the felony charge of criminal mischief was filed against Crain, who is an inmate in the Roosevelt County Detention Center. The charges read that on May 6, Crain injured, damaged or destroyed property of another in excess of $1,500 when he removed padding from the floor and bench area creating

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Posted on June 2, 2022

Tester Explains How New Legislation Would Assist Toxic-Exposed Veterans

In a call with Montana’s media members, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, announced a new piece of legislation that will assist toxic- exposed veterans. Tester, who co-sponsored the act with U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., describes the Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 as a historic generational piece of legislation. “It’s

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Tester Explains How New Legislation Would Assist Toxic-Exposed Veterans

In a call with Montana’s media members, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Montana, announced a new piece of legislation that will assist toxic- exposed veterans. Tester, who co-sponsored the act with U.S. Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kan., describes the Sgt. First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act of 2022 as a historic generational piece of legislation. “It’s

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Posted on June 2, 2022

Horsemanship Clinic Sees Increased Attendance

Spotted Bull Treatment Center, Fort Peck Community College and various groups sponsored a two-day horsemanship clinic and rodeo school May 27-28. It was held at the Poplar Rodeo Grounds. Ernie Bighorn told the Northern Plains Independent that he saw more families and kids at this year’s Creator’s Game event. “I’ve seen most of the men,” said Bighorn, “but this year we saw more families

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Horsemanship Clinic Sees Increased Attendance

Spotted Bull Treatment Center, Fort Peck Community College and various groups sponsored a two-day horsemanship clinic and rodeo school May 27-28. It was held at the Poplar Rodeo Grounds. Ernie Bighorn told the Northern Plains Independent that he saw more families and kids at this year’s Creator’s Game event. “I’ve seen most of the men,” said Bighorn, “but this year we saw more families

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Posted on June 2, 2022

Teachers File For Mediation In Contract Talks

The Wolf Point Education Association has filed for mediation in its contract bargaining process with the Wolf Point School District. “We want to move things along, and we feel having a mediator is the best thing,” Patricia Toavs, co-president of the Wolf Point Education Association, said. She said several dates have already been offered for mediation. “We’ve done this before and

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Teachers File For Mediation In Contract Talks

The Wolf Point Education Association has filed for mediation in its contract bargaining process with the Wolf Point School District. “We want to move things along, and we feel having a mediator is the best thing,” Patricia Toavs, co-president of the Wolf Point Education Association, said. She said several dates have already been offered for mediation. “We’ve done this before and

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Posted on June 2, 2022

Commissioners Approve Hire Of New Deputy

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved the hiring of a new sheriff office’s deputy during their meeting on Tuesday, May 24. William Charbonneau was hired with a start day of June 1. He will be stationed in Froid. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers said there will now be two deputies stationed in Froid and one stationed in Bainville. Charbonneau is certified in the state of Tennessee and

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Commissioners Approve Hire Of New Deputy

The Roosevelt County commissioners approved the hiring of a new sheriff office’s deputy during their meeting on Tuesday, May 24. William Charbonneau was hired with a start day of June 1. He will be stationed in Froid. Commissioner Gordon Oelkers said there will now be two deputies stationed in Froid and one stationed in Bainville. Charbonneau is certified in the state of Tennessee and

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Posted on June 2, 2022

Wolf Point Teacher Earns Doctorate

Wolf Point High School teacher Agboola Aliu came to the United States because he saw different options available to improve his life. “I came for explorations,” the native of Nigeria explained. “I discovered it was a land of opportunities too.” He has benefited from those opportunities. He recently earned his doctorate in education from Capella University in Minnesota. Aliu earlier

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Wolf Point Teacher Earns Doctorate

Wolf Point High School teacher Agboola Aliu came to the United States because he saw different options available to improve his life. “I came for explorations,” the native of Nigeria explained. “I discovered it was a land of opportunities too.” He has benefited from those opportunities. He recently earned his doctorate in education from Capella University in Minnesota. Aliu earlier

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Posted on June 2, 2022

Art Students Complete Project For Elks

The outside of the Wolf Point Elks Event Center will soon have a brighter look. Thanks to the work of some talented Wolf Point art students, a painting featuring an elk will be placed in front of a few older windows at the lodge. Students involved with the project included Adeia Erickson, Mercedes Budak, Alyssa Follet, Tia Nygard, Frank Baker and Audriana Four Bear. The project took about

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Art Students Complete Project For Elks

The outside of the Wolf Point Elks Event Center will soon have a brighter look. Thanks to the work of some talented Wolf Point art students, a painting featuring an elk will be placed in front of a few older windows at the lodge. Students involved with the project included Adeia Erickson, Mercedes Budak, Alyssa Follet, Tia Nygard, Frank Baker and Audriana Four Bear. The project took about

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Posted on June 2, 2022

Tobacco Prevention News

Each June, National Healthy Homes Month raises awareness on housing-related health hazards and the steps to take for safe, healthy homes. This year’s theme is “A Healthy Home at Any Age” to highlight the importance of a safe living space for everyone in the family. One substantial way to maintain a healthy home is to keep it smokefree, whether it’s a private home or an apartment.

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Tobacco Prevention News

Each June, National Healthy Homes Month raises awareness on housing-related health hazards and the steps to take for safe, healthy homes. This year’s theme is “A Healthy Home at Any Age” to highlight the importance of a safe living space for everyone in the family. One substantial way to maintain a healthy home is to keep it smokefree, whether it’s a private home or an apartment.

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Posted on June 2, 2022

Senior Menus

Wolf Point Congregate Meals June 2: Beef stroganoff, carrots and dessert. June 7: Primary election, no meal. June 9: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and dessert.

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals June 2: Beef stroganoff, carrots and dessert. June 7: Primary election, no meal. June 9: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, gravy, green beans and dessert.

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Posted on June 2, 2022

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Hall Admits Conflict With Sen. Gillespie Never Happened, Apologizes

Hall Admits Conflict With Sen. Gillespie Never Happened, Apologizes

Crain Faces Criminal Mischief Charge

Crain Faces Criminal Mischief Charge

Tester Explains How New Legislation Would Assist Toxic-Exposed Veterans

Tester Explains How New Legislation Would Assist Toxic-Exposed Veterans

Horsemanship Clinic Sees Increased Attendance

Horsemanship Clinic Sees Increased Attendance

Teachers File For Mediation In Contract Talks

Teachers File For Mediation In Contract Talks

Commissioners Approve Hire Of New Deputy

Commissioners Approve Hire Of New Deputy

Wolf Point Teacher Earns Doctorate

Wolf Point Teacher Earns Doctorate

Art Students Complete Project For Elks

Art Students Complete Project For Elks

Tobacco Prevention News

Tobacco Prevention News

Senior Menus

Senior Menus

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