The MonDak Ag Days is certainly a great attraction throughout our region. The 2020 MonDak Ag Days and Trade Show takes place this Thursday and Friday, March 12-13, at the Richland County Fair Event Center. The trade show is attracting more than 40 businesses and organizations throughout our area this year. Hours for the trade show are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Thursday and 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on

Montana residents who are off-highway vehicle operators are required to purchase a Resident OHV Trail Pass. The pass, which costs $20, can be purchased from many local vendors or online at http://stateparks.mt.gov/ recreation/ohvProgram.html. The pass is required on all public lands where Montana residents ride OHVs on designated motorized routes and trails. The pass must be attached and visible

The Eastern Montana Gymnastics team finished their regular season at the NoDak Northern Lights Gymnastics Meet in Watford City, N.D., on March 8. Both the silver and gold teams placed fourth in the team competition, out of seven and five teams, respectively. Each of the EMG gold gymnasts won event first places in their age groups, with Lina Smith of Richey winning uneven bars and balance beam; Jillian

Paddlefish anglers planning to harvest a fish in the Upper Missouri River (From Fort Peck Dam to Fort Benton) will need to apply for an Upper Missouri River Paddlefish Tag. Applications for this lottery drawing can be made online at fwp.mt.gov or by stopping by any regional or area FWP offices. Applications must be received no later than 5 p.m. on Friday, March 27. New for this year, applicants

UM News Service The latest iteration of the University Montana Big Sky Poll probed voters’ knowledge of the Equal Rights Amendment and opinions about marijuana legalization and data regulations. Each edition of the UM poll includes a Montana trivia question. Montanans were asked this question: “To date, 38 states have ratified the Equal Rights Amendment. To the best of your knowledge,