22 September 2022

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How farmers and growers can adapt to meet emerging  demands

How farmers and growers can adapt to meet emerging demands


The world is ever-changing, and those changes include consumer preferences. Identifying what consumers want is a challenge for any business, and farmers and growers are no exception. Food trends come and go, but identifying key segments of the population and catering to their needs and interests can help farmers and growers meet consumer demand and increase profits. Baby Boomers Baby Boomers

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Alfred Iron Bear Jr.

Alfred Iron Bear Jr.


(Tȟáȟča Duzahaŋ), 37, of Poplar died Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022. He was born Aug. 20, 1985, to Alfred and Marzetta (Two-Bulls) IronBear in Poplar. He was the baby of the family with two older sisters. He attended school in Poplar. He worked at Buckhorn as a cook and at West Electronics. He also had different jobs here and there throughout his adult life. He was always willing to help out anyone in any way he could. He was raised traditionally and in the pow-wow circle. He danced old-style grass taught to him by his cousin Troy. He enjoyed competing and singing at many powwows. He enjoyed hanging out with his family and friends, listening to music and throwing horseshoes. He also liked to play basketball in his healthier days. He was so proud of his children, nephews and nieces with all of their accomplishments. In December 2007, his daughter, Ashlyn IronBear, was born. In November 2008, his son, Alfred “Alfie” Iron-Bear III, was born. Alfie and his dad were inseparable. He was preceded in death by his sister, Amber IronBear. He is survived by his children, Ashlyn and Alfie; sister, Lisa IronBear-Dukes; and brothers, Jay WhiteHead and Charles TwoBulls. Funeral services were held Friday, Sept. 16, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Burial was at Poplar City Cemetery. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with arrangements.

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The challenges climate change  poses to  agriculture

The challenges climate change poses to agriculture


Climate change poses an array of challenges. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration notes that the impacts of climate change on various sectors of society are interrelated, a connection that mirrors the ripple effects of the COVID-19 pandemic. The human health crisis that arose during the pandemic affected all aspects of life, as illnesses limited worker productivity, thus affecting the

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15 September 2022

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Board Approves Hanks As Interim Superintendent

Board Approves Hanks As Interim Superintendent


The Wolf Point School board officially accepted the resignation of superintendent Loverty Erickson during its monthly meeting on Monday, Sept. 12. According to an email to staff members in August, Erickson wrote, “Because of the unknown recent event in our lives, I am no longer able to serve you as the superintendent of Wolf Point schools. I could not give it the adequate time and passion it

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New Animal Control Officer  Starts In Wolf Point

New Animal Control Officer Starts In Wolf Point


Calvin Clark, the new animal control officer for the Wolf Point Police Department, has a passion for the importance of the position. Clark remembers that in 2016 his niece, about 11 years old at the time, got bit by a loose dog and the incident left a scar on her face. He wants to do a good job for the community. His first day on the job was Tuesday, Sept. 6. “I see the animals run freely