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Bullock Declares State Of Fire Emergency

Governor Steve Bullock issued an executive order Sept. 3 declaring a state of fire emergency due to extremely hazardous wildland fire conditions throughout Montana. “Local, state and federal partners and the brave men and women on the front lines are working together to take on this fire season and we are prepared to use every resource available to protect Montana lives and property,” said

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Bullock Declares State Of Fire Emergency

Governor Steve Bullock issued an executive order Sept. 3 declaring a state of fire emergency due to extremely hazardous wildland fire conditions throughout Montana. “Local, state and federal partners and the brave men and women on the front lines are working together to take on this fire season and we are prepared to use every resource available to protect Montana lives and property,” said

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Posted on September 10, 2020

Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Aug. 31 through Sept. 6. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: August 31 Chelsie Lindsay, 32, female, Triangle Park, public intoxication and disorderly conduct, tribal court. Alixee Bushman, 31, female, Triangle Park, public intoxication

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Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department Aug. 31 through Sept. 6. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: August 31 Chelsie Lindsay, 32, female, Triangle Park, public intoxication and disorderly conduct, tribal court. Alixee Bushman, 31, female, Triangle Park, public intoxication

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Posted on September 10, 2020

Poplar Couple Sues Fort Peck Tribes And BIA Over Mismanagement Of Fire In 2018

Plaintiffs Lanny and Kris Treasure of Poplar filed a complaint in U.S. District Court Wednesday, Aug. 26, that alleges the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes for starting a 7,000-acre fire started a fire using a broken swather and further claims that the Bureau of Indian Affairs mismanaged fighting that fire. Among the defendants in the complaint are the BIA, the Fort Peck Tribes, Dale and

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Poplar Couple Sues Fort Peck Tribes And BIA Over Mismanagement Of Fire In 2018

Plaintiffs Lanny and Kris Treasure of Poplar filed a complaint in U.S. District Court Wednesday, Aug. 26, that alleges the Fort Peck Assiniboine and Sioux Tribes for starting a 7,000-acre fire started a fire using a broken swather and further claims that the Bureau of Indian Affairs mismanaged fighting that fire. Among the defendants in the complaint are the BIA, the Fort Peck Tribes, Dale and

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Posted on September 10, 2020

Reopened Dad’s Bar & Grill Gets First Dollar Award From Chamber

Dad’s Bar & Grill received their first dollar certificate from the Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Sept. 4. Chamber director Jan Bryan presented new owner Matthew Ayers, 33, of Poplar with his certificate. Ayers told the Northern Plains Independent that he tended bar for former Dad’s owner Dusty Black for years before taking over ownership July of 2020. “The bar

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Reopened Dad’s Bar & Grill Gets First Dollar Award From Chamber

Dad’s Bar & Grill received their first dollar certificate from the Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture Sept. 4. Chamber director Jan Bryan presented new owner Matthew Ayers, 33, of Poplar with his certificate. Ayers told the Northern Plains Independent that he tended bar for former Dad’s owner Dusty Black for years before taking over ownership July of 2020. “The bar

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Posted on September 10, 2020

E-waste Collection A Go For September 11-12, Sites Include Sidney, Fairview

E-rase your E-waste organizers have announced they will be hosting their 16th annual fall collection event on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12, in Sidney. There will be a number of extra precautions taken to keep participants and volunteers safe given the COVID-19 pandemic, new program coordinator Heather Luinstra said. “We will be following county public health guidelines,” Luinstra said,

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E-waste Collection A Go For September 11-12, Sites Include Sidney, Fairview

E-rase your E-waste organizers have announced they will be hosting their 16th annual fall collection event on Friday and Saturday, Sept. 11-12, in Sidney. There will be a number of extra precautions taken to keep participants and volunteers safe given the COVID-19 pandemic, new program coordinator Heather Luinstra said. “We will be following county public health guidelines,” Luinstra said,

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Posted on September 10, 2020

School Menus

enus Wolf Point School Sept. 14: Breakfast: Cold cereal, cheese sticks and oranges. Lunch: Chicken sandwiches, potato wedges, salad and pears. Sept. 15: Breakfast: Pancake sausage wraps and apples. Lunch: Quesadillas, steamed corn, salad and mixed fruit. Sept. 16: Breakfast: Mini french toast and bananas. Lunch: Tater tot hotdish, steamed peas, dinner rolls and mandarin oranges. Sept.

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enus Wolf Point School Sept. 14: Breakfast: Cold cereal, cheese sticks and oranges. Lunch: Chicken sandwiches, potato wedges, salad and pears. Sept. 15: Breakfast: Pancake sausage wraps and apples. Lunch: Quesadillas, steamed corn, salad and mixed fruit. Sept. 16: Breakfast: Mini french toast and bananas. Lunch: Tater tot hotdish, steamed peas, dinner rolls and mandarin oranges. Sept.

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Posted on September 10, 2020

MHP Derek Werner Promoted To Captain

The Montana Highway Patrol commissioned eleven new troopers at the 68th Advanced Academy graduation ceremony Sept. 3. Attorney General Tim Fox addressed the graduates at the event, which took place at the Kleffner Ranch in East Helena. Captain Derek Werner of Poplar is now District VIII Commander in Havre. Werner told the Northern Plains Independent that he joined the highway patrol in 2007

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MHP Derek Werner Promoted To Captain

The Montana Highway Patrol commissioned eleven new troopers at the 68th Advanced Academy graduation ceremony Sept. 3. Attorney General Tim Fox addressed the graduates at the event, which took place at the Kleffner Ranch in East Helena. Captain Derek Werner of Poplar is now District VIII Commander in Havre. Werner told the Northern Plains Independent that he joined the highway patrol in 2007

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Posted on September 10, 2020

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enus Wolf Point Congregate Meals Sept. 10: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, winter blend vegetables and dessert. Sept. 15: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, peas and dessert. Sept. 17: Hamburger deluxes, chips and dessert.

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enus Wolf Point Congregate Meals Sept. 10: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, winter blend vegetables and dessert. Sept. 15: Chicken fried steak, mashed potatoes, peas and dessert. Sept. 17: Hamburger deluxes, chips and dessert.

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Posted on September 10, 2020

Leonard Hollowhorn

Leonard Hollowhorn, 53, of Wolf Point, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. A viewing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A prayer service will follow at 7 p.m. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment will follow. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Leonard Hollowhorn

Leonard Hollowhorn, 53, of Wolf Point, died Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020. A viewing will be held from 1 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. A prayer service will follow at 7 p.m. The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 11, at the Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel in Wolf Point. Interment will follow. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel of Wolf Point has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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Posted on September 10, 2020

Keith Red Elk

Obituaries Keith Red Elk Keith Lyle Red Elk, 67, died Aug. 29, 2020, in Billings. He was born in Geneva, N.Y., at Sampson AFB. He was the son of Kenneth and Pat Red Elk. He graduated from Eastridge High School in Rochester, N.Y., in 1971. After high school, he joined the Army and was honorably discharged in 1977. He was a welder by trade. When he returned to the reservation in

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Keith Red Elk

Obituaries Keith Red Elk Keith Lyle Red Elk, 67, died Aug. 29, 2020, in Billings. He was born in Geneva, N.Y., at Sampson AFB. He was the son of Kenneth and Pat Red Elk. He graduated from Eastridge High School in Rochester, N.Y., in 1971. After high school, he joined the Army and was honorably discharged in 1977. He was a welder by trade. When he returned to the reservation in

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Posted on September 10, 2020

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Bullock Declares State Of Fire Emergency

Bullock Declares State Of Fire Emergency

Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

Wolf Point Police And Fire Blotter

Poplar Couple Sues Fort Peck Tribes And BIA Over Mismanagement Of Fire In 2018

Poplar Couple Sues Fort Peck Tribes And BIA Over Mismanagement Of Fire In 2018

Reopened Dad’s Bar & Grill Gets First Dollar Award From Chamber

Reopened Dad’s Bar & Grill Gets First Dollar Award From Chamber

E-waste Collection A Go For September 11-12, Sites Include Sidney, Fairview

E-waste Collection A Go For September 11-12, Sites Include Sidney, Fairview

School Menus

School Menus

MHP Derek Werner Promoted To Captain

MHP Derek Werner Promoted To Captain

Senior Menus

Senior Menus

Leonard Hollowhorn

Leonard Hollowhorn

Keith Red Elk

Keith Red Elk

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