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Hentges Files For Commissioner Election

On the last day to file for office, Wolf Point business owner Ken Hentges joined the Roosevelt County commissioners’ race on Monday, March 14. Other candidates for the commissioner position include Edward L. Bach, Craig Karge and Robert Toavs. Incumbent Duane Nygaard didn’t file for re-election. There are five candidates for county sheriff. Incumbent Jason Frederick filed for re-election

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Hentges Files For Commissioner Election

On the last day to file for office, Wolf Point business owner Ken Hentges joined the Roosevelt County commissioners’ race on Monday, March 14. Other candidates for the commissioner position include Edward L. Bach, Craig Karge and Robert Toavs. Incumbent Duane Nygaard didn’t file for re-election. There are five candidates for county sheriff. Incumbent Jason Frederick filed for re-election

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Posted on March 17, 2022

Poplar Investing In Schools With ESSER Funds

Poplar Schools continue to improve its facility through federal ESSER funds. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief act provides funding to address the impact of COVID-19 on elementary and secondary schools. Poplar has utilized $41,295,230 in ESSER I funds and $170,099,465 in ESSER II funds. Poplar superintendent of schools Dan Schmidt said the purpose of these funds is

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Poplar Investing In Schools With ESSER Funds

Poplar Schools continue to improve its facility through federal ESSER funds. The Elementary and Secondary School Emergency Relief act provides funding to address the impact of COVID-19 on elementary and secondary schools. Poplar has utilized $41,295,230 in ESSER I funds and $170,099,465 in ESSER II funds. Poplar superintendent of schools Dan Schmidt said the purpose of these funds is

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Posted on March 17, 2022

Federal Judges Order New Map For PSC Election

A panel of federal judges has ordered Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen to use a courtdrawn district map for this year’s Public Service Commission elections, shifting the district assignments for four Montana counties days before the March 14 candidate filing deadline for the two PSC seats up for election this year. The order, issued Tuesday, March 8, also formally rules that the

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Federal Judges Order New Map For PSC Election

A panel of federal judges has ordered Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen to use a courtdrawn district map for this year’s Public Service Commission elections, shifting the district assignments for four Montana counties days before the March 14 candidate filing deadline for the two PSC seats up for election this year. The order, issued Tuesday, March 8, also formally rules that the

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Posted on March 17, 2022

Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments March 7-13. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: March 8 Lewis EagleBoy Jr., 60, male, 400 block of U.S. Highway 2, disorderly conduct and public intoxication, tribal court. Molly Stevenson, 45, female, 200 block of Fourth Avenue

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Wolf Point Police Blotter

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire departments March 7-13. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: March 8 Lewis EagleBoy Jr., 60, male, 400 block of U.S. Highway 2, disorderly conduct and public intoxication, tribal court. Molly Stevenson, 45, female, 200 block of Fourth Avenue

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Posted on March 17, 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. Sierra Alred, 30, Plentywood, hold for other agency. Maurice

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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. Sierra Alred, 30, Plentywood, hold for other agency. Maurice

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Posted on March 17, 2022

Judge Dismisses Lawsuits By Fourstar

Two cases by Victor Charles Fourstar Jr. have been dismissed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana Great Falls Division. Fourstar had filed lawsuits against the Wolf Point City Police Department and Peter Bludworth. U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters dismissed the charge on Feb. 10, 2022. According to court documents, Fourstar was ordered to state whether he intended

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Judge Dismisses Lawsuits By Fourstar

Two cases by Victor Charles Fourstar Jr. have been dismissed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Montana Great Falls Division. Fourstar had filed lawsuits against the Wolf Point City Police Department and Peter Bludworth. U.S. District Judge Susan P. Watters dismissed the charge on Feb. 10, 2022. According to court documents, Fourstar was ordered to state whether he intended

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Posted on March 17, 2022

Elks Sees Growth In Membership

The Wolf Point Elks Lodge #1764 welcomed one of its largest initiation groups in recent memory during a ceremony on Wednesday, March 9. The induction included 11 new members. “You’re helping this building stay open for the community,” Exalted Ruler Jeff Presser said of the importance of adding members at the lodge. The Wolf Point Elks Event Center holds a wide variety of activities

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Elks Sees Growth In Membership

The Wolf Point Elks Lodge #1764 welcomed one of its largest initiation groups in recent memory during a ceremony on Wednesday, March 9. The induction included 11 new members. “You’re helping this building stay open for the community,” Exalted Ruler Jeff Presser said of the importance of adding members at the lodge. The Wolf Point Elks Event Center holds a wide variety of activities

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Posted on March 17, 2022

State’s Unemployment Rate Is Fifth Lowest In Nation

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced Montana’s unemployment rate dropped to an all-time low of 2.7 percent in January 2022, down 0.2 percent from December’s adjusted rate. Montana’s unemployment rate is the fifth lowest in the nation. “With lower taxes and responsible, responsive government, Montana is leading an economic comeback, with more Montanans working than ever before

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State’s Unemployment Rate Is Fifth Lowest In Nation

Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced Montana’s unemployment rate dropped to an all-time low of 2.7 percent in January 2022, down 0.2 percent from December’s adjusted rate. Montana’s unemployment rate is the fifth lowest in the nation. “With lower taxes and responsible, responsive government, Montana is leading an economic comeback, with more Montanans working than ever before

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Posted on March 17, 2022

Red Cross Honors Community Heroes

In March, the American Red Cross Montana is honoring the people who make its mission possible every day during its annual Red Cross Month celebration — a national tradition started nearly 80 years ago when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first national Red Cross Month proclamation recognizing those who give back through the American Red Cross. Each U.S. president has issued a proclamation

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Red Cross Honors Community Heroes

In March, the American Red Cross Montana is honoring the people who make its mission possible every day during its annual Red Cross Month celebration — a national tradition started nearly 80 years ago when President Franklin D. Roosevelt issued the first national Red Cross Month proclamation recognizing those who give back through the American Red Cross. Each U.S. president has issued a proclamation

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Posted on March 17, 2022

Secretary Of State’s Office Reports New Candidate Filings

Thirty-two new candidate filings were submitted to the Montana Secretary of State’s Office lasat week, bringing the total candidate filing number to 283 ahead of the filing deadline on Monday. Twenty-six legislative candidates filed for the Montana House and Montana Senate this week — 24 and two, respectively — including one incumbent, bringing the total number of legislative incumbents

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Secretary Of State’s Office Reports New Candidate Filings

Thirty-two new candidate filings were submitted to the Montana Secretary of State’s Office lasat week, bringing the total candidate filing number to 283 ahead of the filing deadline on Monday. Twenty-six legislative candidates filed for the Montana House and Montana Senate this week — 24 and two, respectively — including one incumbent, bringing the total number of legislative incumbents

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Posted on March 17, 2022

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Hentges Files For Commissioner Election

Hentges Files For Commissioner Election

Poplar Investing In Schools With ESSER Funds

Poplar Investing In Schools With ESSER Funds

Federal Judges Order New Map For PSC Election

Federal Judges Order New Map For PSC Election

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Wolf Point Police Blotter

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Judge Dismisses Lawsuits By Fourstar

Judge Dismisses Lawsuits By Fourstar

Elks Sees Growth In Membership

Elks Sees Growth In Membership

State’s Unemployment Rate Is Fifth Lowest In Nation

State’s Unemployment Rate Is Fifth Lowest In Nation

Red Cross Honors Community Heroes

Red Cross Honors Community Heroes

Secretary Of State’s Office Reports New Candidate Filings

Secretary Of State’s Office Reports New Candidate Filings

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