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Smith’s Seatbelt Bill Heard In Committee

A bill to provide primary enforcement of seatbelt laws had its first hearing in the House judiciary committee during the Montana legislative session on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The bill is being sponsored by Rep. Frank Smith, D-Poplar. “In the last 20 years, we’ve had quite a few bills like this,” Smith said to the committee. He noted his bill has been “watered down” quite a bit. The fine

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Smith’s Seatbelt Bill Heard In Committee

A bill to provide primary enforcement of seatbelt laws had its first hearing in the House judiciary committee during the Montana legislative session on Tuesday, Jan. 12. The bill is being sponsored by Rep. Frank Smith, D-Poplar. “In the last 20 years, we’ve had quite a few bills like this,” Smith said to the committee. He noted his bill has been “watered down” quite a bit. The fine

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Posted on January 21, 2021

Floyd Martell Jr.

Floyd Martell Jr., 62, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Poplar Hospital. A wake will be held Thursday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center with interment at the Poplar City Cemetery under the direction of Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel.

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Floyd Martell Jr.

Floyd Martell Jr., 62, died Friday, Jan. 15, 2021, at Poplar Hospital. A wake will be held Thursday, Jan. 21, at 7 p.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center. Funeral services will be held Friday, Jan. 22, at 11 a.m. at the Poplar Cultural Center with interment at the Poplar City Cemetery under the direction of Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel.

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Posted on January 21, 2021

Junior Ag Loans Available Through Montana Department Of Agriculture

Montana youth ages 21 and under may be eligible for up to $8,500 in loan financing through the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Junior Agriculture Loan Program. “With the average age of farmers and ranchers being nearly 60 years old, supporting the next generation is vital to Montana’s livelihood,” MDA director Mike Foster said. “The Junior Ag Loan Program plays an important role

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Junior Ag Loans Available Through Montana Department Of Agriculture

Montana youth ages 21 and under may be eligible for up to $8,500 in loan financing through the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Junior Agriculture Loan Program. “With the average age of farmers and ranchers being nearly 60 years old, supporting the next generation is vital to Montana’s livelihood,” MDA director Mike Foster said. “The Junior Ag Loan Program plays an important role

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Posted on January 21, 2021

Steve Bullock were removed by ….

Steve Bullock were removed by new Gov. Greg Gianforte Jan. 15. Restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries and casinos no longer have to close at 10 p.m. Gianforte encourages businesses to follow public health guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, but the governor removed capacity limits for businesses. Former Gov. Steve Bullock’s directive requires face masking in any indoor

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Steve Bullock were removed by ….

Steve Bullock were removed by new Gov. Greg Gianforte Jan. 15. Restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries and casinos no longer have to close at 10 p.m. Gianforte encourages businesses to follow public health guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control, but the governor removed capacity limits for businesses. Former Gov. Steve Bullock’s directive requires face masking in any indoor

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Posted on January 21, 2021

2020-2021 Optimist Club Of Wolf Point Officers

Officers for the Wolf Point Optimist Club of Wolf Point for 2020-2021 include (left to right) Shayne Foster, vice president; Gloria Sande, secretary/treasurer; Dennis Nelson, director; Elsie Hanson, vice president; Carol Neutgens, president; Helen Welte, director; and Mary Long, past president. Unable to attend the installation banquet, which was held at the Wolf Point Elks Event Center on Saturday,

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2020-2021 Optimist Club Of Wolf Point Officers

Officers for the Wolf Point Optimist Club of Wolf Point for 2020-2021 include (left to right) Shayne Foster, vice president; Gloria Sande, secretary/treasurer; Dennis Nelson, director; Elsie Hanson, vice president; Carol Neutgens, president; Helen Welte, director; and Mary Long, past president. Unable to attend the installation banquet, which was held at the Wolf Point Elks Event Center on Saturday,

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Posted on January 21, 2021

Shirley Wiegand

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Shirley Wiegand

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Posted on January 21, 2021

Farm Bureau Establishes 2021 Policies

Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 102nd virtual annual convention adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2021. Key topics ranged from farm diversity to farm labor and dairy policy to livestock marketing. For the first time in AFBF history, delegates met and voted virtually due to COVID-19. “Our Farm Bureau delegates showed that no challenge,

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Farm Bureau Establishes 2021 Policies

Farmer and rancher delegates to the American Farm Bureau Federation’s 102nd virtual annual convention adopted policies to guide the organization’s work in 2021. Key topics ranged from farm diversity to farm labor and dairy policy to livestock marketing. For the first time in AFBF history, delegates met and voted virtually due to COVID-19. “Our Farm Bureau delegates showed that no challenge,

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Posted on January 21, 2021

er Service, the high wind ….

er Service, the high wind event has created a shift in the general weather pattern. The area is anticipated to experience colder and wetter conditions until the end of January. Forecast is for high temperatures to be in the 20s during the weekend with lows below zero.

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er Service, the high wind ….

er Service, the high wind event has created a shift in the general weather pattern. The area is anticipated to experience colder and wetter conditions until the end of January. Forecast is for high temperatures to be in the 20s during the weekend with lows below zero.

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Posted on January 21, 2021

Tester Visits New VA Clinic In Havre

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, DMont., visited the new Merril Lundman VA Outpatient Clinic in Havre last week ahead of its scheduled opening on Wednesday, Jan. 20. As ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and a senior member of the appropriations committee, Tester played a significant role in securing the facility and naming it after a Montana veteran. “This clinic is a critical

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Tester Visits New VA Clinic In Havre

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, DMont., visited the new Merril Lundman VA Outpatient Clinic in Havre last week ahead of its scheduled opening on Wednesday, Jan. 20. As ranking member of the Senate Veterans’ Affairs Committee and a senior member of the appropriations committee, Tester played a significant role in securing the facility and naming it after a Montana veteran. “This clinic is a critical

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Posted on January 21, 2021

Calvin Dupree

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Calvin Dupree

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Posted on January 21, 2021

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Smith’s Seatbelt Bill Heard In Committee

Smith’s Seatbelt Bill Heard In Committee

Floyd Martell Jr.

Floyd Martell Jr.

Junior Ag Loans Available Through Montana Department Of Agriculture

Junior Ag Loans Available Through Montana Department Of Agriculture

Steve Bullock were removed by ….

Steve Bullock were removed by ….

2020-2021 Optimist Club Of Wolf Point Officers

2020-2021 Optimist Club Of Wolf Point Officers

Shirley Wiegand

Shirley Wiegand

Farm Bureau Establishes 2021 Policies

Farm Bureau Establishes 2021 Policies

er Service, the high wind ….

er Service, the high wind ….

Tester Visits New VA Clinic In Havre

Tester Visits New VA Clinic In Havre

Calvin Dupree

Calvin Dupree

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