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Judge Rules Against Changes To Campaign Finance Bill

Judge Menahan of the First Judicial District Court held today that Senate Bill 319, which legislators amended heavily in a closed 16-minute hearing just a day before the end of the 2021 legislative session, violates the Montana Constitution. A diverse coalition of plaintiffs including Leo Gallagher (County Attorney for Lewis & Clark County), the Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,

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Judge Rules Against Changes To Campaign Finance Bill

Judge Menahan of the First Judicial District Court held today that Senate Bill 319, which legislators amended heavily in a closed 16-minute hearing just a day before the end of the 2021 legislative session, violates the Montana Constitution. A diverse coalition of plaintiffs including Leo Gallagher (County Attorney for Lewis & Clark County), the Montana Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers,

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Posted on February 10, 2022

Individuals Charged Regarding Dodson Election

According to the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, two non-citizens were charged in connection with election crimes during the November 2021 municipal election. Grace O. Albia and Jannet Benitez Zeta have both been charged with deceptive election practices in Phillips County Justice Court. The charges allege that both falsified their voter registration form on Oct. 12, 2021, when they declared

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Individuals Charged Regarding Dodson Election

According to the Phillips County Sheriff’s Office, two non-citizens were charged in connection with election crimes during the November 2021 municipal election. Grace O. Albia and Jannet Benitez Zeta have both been charged with deceptive election practices in Phillips County Justice Court. The charges allege that both falsified their voter registration form on Oct. 12, 2021, when they declared

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Posted on February 10, 2022

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Mark Abresch, 63, hold for other agency. Sue Bigleggins, 34, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes.

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Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of persons incarcerated at the jail and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center included: Mark Abresch, 63, hold for other agency. Sue Bigleggins, 34, Wolf Point, hold for Fort Peck Tribes.

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Posted on February 10, 2022

Coalition Forms To Oppose CI-121

A large, diverse, and unconventional coalition of Montanans has come together to oppose CI-121, a proposed measure that changes the Montana Constitution to limit valuations of property for tax assessment purposes. The coalition includes the Montana Association of Realtors, Montana Farm Bureau, Montana Farmers Union, Montana AFL-CIO, Montana Federation of Public Employees, Montana Infrastructure

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Coalition Forms To Oppose CI-121

A large, diverse, and unconventional coalition of Montanans has come together to oppose CI-121, a proposed measure that changes the Montana Constitution to limit valuations of property for tax assessment purposes. The coalition includes the Montana Association of Realtors, Montana Farm Bureau, Montana Farmers Union, Montana AFL-CIO, Montana Federation of Public Employees, Montana Infrastructure

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Posted on February 10, 2022

Collective Bargaining Starts In Wolf Point

The Wolf Point Education Association and the Wolf Point School Board held its first collective bargaining meeting for a new contract on Monday, Jan. 31. Patricia Toavs, co-president of the Wolf Point Education Association, presented results of a survey from teachers regarding “wants and needs” at their school buildings. The list based on the survey included a dean of students at each

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Collective Bargaining Starts In Wolf Point

The Wolf Point Education Association and the Wolf Point School Board held its first collective bargaining meeting for a new contract on Monday, Jan. 31. Patricia Toavs, co-president of the Wolf Point Education Association, presented results of a survey from teachers regarding “wants and needs” at their school buildings. The list based on the survey included a dean of students at each

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Posted on February 10, 2022

Where Do Legislators Stands On Pot vs. Guns?

Even though marijuana became legal for adults to purchase in Montana on Jan. 1, there’s one huge caveat. Under the federal Gun Control Act, it is illegal for gun owners to possess medical or recreational marijuana, and vice versa, and the penalties for violating that law are potentially severe. The rarely enforced law is in effect nationwide, but could be especially consequential in Montana, which

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Where Do Legislators Stands On Pot vs. Guns?

Even though marijuana became legal for adults to purchase in Montana on Jan. 1, there’s one huge caveat. Under the federal Gun Control Act, it is illegal for gun owners to possess medical or recreational marijuana, and vice versa, and the penalties for violating that law are potentially severe. The rarely enforced law is in effect nationwide, but could be especially consequential in Montana, which

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Posted on February 10, 2022

Frazer Holds MMIP Contest

Frazer School held a door contest Feb. 2 featuring designs intended to raise awareness for missing and murdered indigenous men, women and children. Designs had to include elements of Assiniboine language, the color red and a hidden bearcub. (Submitted photo)

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Frazer Holds MMIP Contest

Frazer School held a door contest Feb. 2 featuring designs intended to raise awareness for missing and murdered indigenous men, women and children. Designs had to include elements of Assiniboine language, the color red and a hidden bearcub. (Submitted photo)

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Posted on February 10, 2022

Wolf Point Students Bring Home State Title

They brought home the gold for Wolf Point High School. Daniel Sears, a senior, and Del Eymard, a sophomore, claimed first place at the recent Class B speech and drama meet in the category of humorous theater. They felt that their best performance of the season came during the finals round at the state meet. Their performance featured variations of Hansel and Gretal. “We got way more

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Wolf Point Students Bring Home State Title

They brought home the gold for Wolf Point High School. Daniel Sears, a senior, and Del Eymard, a sophomore, claimed first place at the recent Class B speech and drama meet in the category of humorous theater. They felt that their best performance of the season came during the finals round at the state meet. Their performance featured variations of Hansel and Gretal. “We got way more

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Posted on February 10, 2022

Senior Menus

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Feb. 10: Roast pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, winter blend vegetables and dessert. Feb. 15: Chicken and broccoli alfredo, breadsticks and dessert. Feb. 17: Hamburgers deluxe, baked beans, chips and dessert.

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals Feb. 10: Roast pork, mashed potatoes, gravy, winter blend vegetables and dessert. Feb. 15: Chicken and broccoli alfredo, breadsticks and dessert. Feb. 17: Hamburgers deluxe, baked beans, chips and dessert.

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Posted on February 10, 2022

Civic-Minded College Students Recognized With Volunteer Award

Civic-Minded College Students Recognized With Volunteer Award The Montana Student Volunteer Award is presented through a partnership between the Governor’s Office of Community Service and Montana Campus Compact campuses. Honorees of this annual award are college students across the state who demonstrate dedication to service in their communities while pursuing a college degree or certificate.

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Civic-Minded College Students Recognized With Volunteer Award

Civic-Minded College Students Recognized With Volunteer Award The Montana Student Volunteer Award is presented through a partnership between the Governor’s Office of Community Service and Montana Campus Compact campuses. Honorees of this annual award are college students across the state who demonstrate dedication to service in their communities while pursuing a college degree or certificate.

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Posted on February 10, 2022

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Judge Rules Against Changes To Campaign Finance Bill

Judge Rules Against Changes To Campaign Finance Bill

Individuals Charged Regarding Dodson Election

Individuals Charged Regarding Dodson Election

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Coalition Forms To Oppose CI-121

Coalition Forms To Oppose CI-121

Collective Bargaining Starts In Wolf Point

Collective Bargaining Starts In Wolf Point

Where Do Legislators Stands On Pot vs. Guns?

Where Do Legislators Stands On Pot vs. Guns?

Frazer Holds MMIP Contest

Frazer Holds MMIP Contest

Wolf Point Students Bring Home State Title

Wolf Point Students Bring Home State Title

Senior Menus

Senior Menus

Civic-Minded College Students Recognized With Volunteer Award

Civic-Minded College Students Recognized With Volunteer Award

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