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Programs Partner To Address Food Insecurity

The Montana State University Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program, or SNAP-Ed program, awarded six Growing Together Montana mini grants this year to Master Gardeners across the state. Growing Together mini grants help fund materials for Master Gardener volunteer donation garden projects. Mini grants can be used to purchase materials like seeds, fencing and harvest supplies for

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Programs Partner To Address Food Insecurity

The Montana State University Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Education Program, or SNAP-Ed program, awarded six Growing Together Montana mini grants this year to Master Gardeners across the state. Growing Together mini grants help fund materials for Master Gardener volunteer donation garden projects. Mini grants can be used to purchase materials like seeds, fencing and harvest supplies for

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Posted on August 19, 2021

County Reports 12 Active COVID Cases

Roosevelt County has 12 active COVID cases as of Monday, Aug. 16. Clinics are planned for Aug. 19 in Wolf Point from 3-6 p.m. and Aug. 26 in Culbertson from 3-6 p.m.. Masks are recommended for individuals who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine. Symptoms of the disease are fever or chills, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, headache, muscle or body aches, sore throat, congestion or runny

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County Reports 12 Active COVID Cases

Roosevelt County has 12 active COVID cases as of Monday, Aug. 16. Clinics are planned for Aug. 19 in Wolf Point from 3-6 p.m. and Aug. 26 in Culbertson from 3-6 p.m.. Masks are recommended for individuals who have not received a COVID-19 vaccine. Symptoms of the disease are fever or chills, cough, difficulty breathing, fatigue, headache, muscle or body aches, sore throat, congestion or runny

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Posted on August 19, 2021

Wolf Point Looks To Improve ACT Scores

According to the ACT profile report, Wolf Point is still aiming to improve its standings. The test was taken by last year’s high school juniors. The average composite score for Wolf Point was 16.0 for the 2020-2021 school year compared to the state average of 19.1. Wolf Point’s score was 15.1 for English compared to the state average of 17.8. Wolf Point’s score was 15.6 in mathematics

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Wolf Point Looks To Improve ACT Scores

According to the ACT profile report, Wolf Point is still aiming to improve its standings. The test was taken by last year’s high school juniors. The average composite score for Wolf Point was 16.0 for the 2020-2021 school year compared to the state average of 19.1. Wolf Point’s score was 15.1 for English compared to the state average of 17.8. Wolf Point’s score was 15.6 in mathematics

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Posted on August 19, 2021

School Menus

Lustre School Aug. 19: Chicken nuggets. Aug. 20: Curry chicken. Aug. 23: Mac and cheese. Aug. 24: R& R day. Aug. 25: Hamburgers. Aug. 26: Chicken alfredo. Aug. 27: Pizza hoagies.

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School Menus

Lustre School Aug. 19: Chicken nuggets. Aug. 20: Curry chicken. Aug. 23: Mac and cheese. Aug. 24: R& R day. Aug. 25: Hamburgers. Aug. 26: Chicken alfredo. Aug. 27: Pizza hoagies.

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Posted on August 19, 2021

Senior Menus

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Aug. 19: Chili, cornbread and dessert Aug. 24: No meal. Aug. 26: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole and dessert..

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals Aug. 19: Chili, cornbread and dessert Aug. 24: No meal. Aug. 26: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, green bean casserole and dessert..

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Posted on August 19, 2021

In The Service

Command Sergeant Major Shane Courchene retired from 25 years of service in the Army this spring. His commendations, citations and awards are too numerous to list with two Bronze Stars awarded for valor alone. His humble demeanor followed him all over the globe.

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In The Service

Command Sergeant Major Shane Courchene retired from 25 years of service in the Army this spring. His commendations, citations and awards are too numerous to list with two Bronze Stars awarded for valor alone. His humble demeanor followed him all over the globe.

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Posted on August 19, 2021

Dual Credits Meeting

Wolf Point High School counselor Loendorf talks to students and parents about dual credit opportunities during a meeting in the school library on Thursday, Aug. 12. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Dual Credits Meeting

Wolf Point High School counselor Loendorf talks to students and parents about dual credit opportunities during a meeting in the school library on Thursday, Aug. 12. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on August 19, 2021

Nicholas Barrera

Nicholas Barrera, 71, died Aug. 6, 2021, in Billings. Nicholas A. Barrera, known as the Burrito Man, was born on Jan. 3, 1950, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Virginia (Brings Three White Horses) Barrera and Jesus Barrera. He attended school In Phoenix, Ariz., and graduated from Pan American University in Phoenix, Ariz. He then when on the pow-wow trail with his parents (The Taco Bus), he also worked

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Nicholas Barrera

Nicholas Barrera, 71, died Aug. 6, 2021, in Billings. Nicholas A. Barrera, known as the Burrito Man, was born on Jan. 3, 1950, in Phoenix, Ariz., to Virginia (Brings Three White Horses) Barrera and Jesus Barrera. He attended school In Phoenix, Ariz., and graduated from Pan American University in Phoenix, Ariz. He then when on the pow-wow trail with his parents (The Taco Bus), he also worked

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Posted on August 19, 2021

Gerron Summers

Gerron Rance Summers, 35, of Poplar died Aug. 7, 2021, in Poplar. A funeral was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Cremation will follow services. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Gerron Summers

Gerron Rance Summers, 35, of Poplar died Aug. 7, 2021, in Poplar. A funeral was held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 18, at the Poplar Cultural Center. Cremation will follow services. Clayton Stevenson Memorial Chapel was entrusted with the arrangements.

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Posted on August 19, 2021

Steve Nygaard

Steven Paul Nygaard, 61, of Wolf Point died Aug. 7, 2021, at his home on the farm. He was born on Aug. 11, 1959, in Wolf Point to Burle and Lillian (Black) Nygaard, the fifth of six children. He was raised on the family farm north of Wolf Point and graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1978. In high school, he participated in football, basketball and wrestling, with football being his favorite

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Steve Nygaard

Steven Paul Nygaard, 61, of Wolf Point died Aug. 7, 2021, at his home on the farm. He was born on Aug. 11, 1959, in Wolf Point to Burle and Lillian (Black) Nygaard, the fifth of six children. He was raised on the family farm north of Wolf Point and graduated from Wolf Point High School in 1978. In high school, he participated in football, basketball and wrestling, with football being his favorite

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Posted on August 19, 2021

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Programs Partner To Address Food Insecurity

Programs Partner To Address Food Insecurity

County Reports 12 Active COVID Cases

County Reports 12 Active COVID Cases

Wolf Point Looks To Improve ACT Scores

Wolf Point Looks To Improve ACT Scores

School Menus

School Menus

Senior Menus

Senior Menus

In The Service

In The Service

Dual Credits Meeting

Dual Credits Meeting

Nicholas Barrera

Nicholas Barrera

Gerron Summers

Gerron Summers

Steve Nygaard

Steve Nygaard

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