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Montana Historical Society Digitizes Sheridan County Photo Collection

The Montana Historical Society is currently digitizing the photographs and scrapbooks of Henry and Edgar Syverud from Sheridan County. The collection, known as Lot 045, follows the brothers’ lives on the Montana-North Dakota-Canadian border. Born in Osnabrock, N,D., the two brothers eventually homesteaded in East Coalridge, near Dagmar, and remained there for 50 years. The photo collection

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Montana Historical Society Digitizes Sheridan County Photo Collection

The Montana Historical Society is currently digitizing the photographs and scrapbooks of Henry and Edgar Syverud from Sheridan County. The collection, known as Lot 045, follows the brothers’ lives on the Montana-North Dakota-Canadian border. Born in Osnabrock, N,D., the two brothers eventually homesteaded in East Coalridge, near Dagmar, and remained there for 50 years. The photo collection

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Posted on February 11, 2021

Town Pump Focuses On Helping With Fundraiser For Special Olympics

Town Pump, a 15-year sponsor of the annual MTN Chevy Raffle to benefit Special Olympics Montana, will strive for new heights in ticket sales this year. Town Pump hopes to sell 40,000 tickets at its businesses in February and March to raise $200,000 for Special Olympics, an especially vital goal because the COVID crisis will limit sales efforts by Special Olympic athletes and volunteers who

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Town Pump Focuses On Helping With Fundraiser For Special Olympics

Town Pump, a 15-year sponsor of the annual MTN Chevy Raffle to benefit Special Olympics Montana, will strive for new heights in ticket sales this year. Town Pump hopes to sell 40,000 tickets at its businesses in February and March to raise $200,000 for Special Olympics, an especially vital goal because the COVID crisis will limit sales efforts by Special Olympic athletes and volunteers who

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Posted on February 11, 2021

Fort Peck Summer Theatre Crew To Assist With Pippen Fundraising Effort

Additional musical offerings have been added to a Valentine’s Day Weekend fundraiser for Chayten Pippin and family at Valley Cinemas in Glasgow Feb. 14-15. In addition to Pam L. Veis and Andy Meyers performing AR Gurney’s comedy, Love Letters, the two fundraiser performances will also feature a musical offering from Alicia Bullock-Muth, Luree Green-Chappell and Jay Michael Roberts. The trio

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Fort Peck Summer Theatre Crew To Assist With Pippen Fundraising Effort

Additional musical offerings have been added to a Valentine’s Day Weekend fundraiser for Chayten Pippin and family at Valley Cinemas in Glasgow Feb. 14-15. In addition to Pam L. Veis and Andy Meyers performing AR Gurney’s comedy, Love Letters, the two fundraiser performances will also feature a musical offering from Alicia Bullock-Muth, Luree Green-Chappell and Jay Michael Roberts. The trio

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Posted on February 11, 2021

Montana’s Unemployment Decreases For Month

Montana’s unemployment rate declined to 4.4 percent in December, down from 4.6 percent in November. Montana’s rate remains lower than the national rate of 6.7 percent in December. “While we’re encouraged that Montana’s unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate, we have work to do to get our economy going again, get Montana open for business, and get Montanans back to

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Montana’s Unemployment Decreases For Month

Montana’s unemployment rate declined to 4.4 percent in December, down from 4.6 percent in November. Montana’s rate remains lower than the national rate of 6.7 percent in December. “While we’re encouraged that Montana’s unemployment rate remains lower than the national rate, we have work to do to get our economy going again, get Montana open for business, and get Montanans back to

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Posted on February 11, 2021

Survey Shows Food Security Has Decreased Among Montanans

A statewide survey conducted by Montana State University researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic determined that food security — or having consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life — has decreased substantially among Montanans. At the same time, anxiety and other feelings of mental distress are on the rise. The survey results, released in December under the title “The

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Survey Shows Food Security Has Decreased Among Montanans

A statewide survey conducted by Montana State University researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic determined that food security — or having consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life — has decreased substantially among Montanans. At the same time, anxiety and other feelings of mental distress are on the rise. The survey results, released in December under the title “The

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Posted on February 11, 2021

From The Pastor’s Desk

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” ( Galatians 6:2) At some point, all of us struggle under the weight of a difficult situation. It might be a sin we cannot overcome, a trial that just does not let up, or a need that remains unmet. However, there is no need to struggle through it alone because we have the support of fellow believers as we bear

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From The Pastor’s Desk

“Carry each other’s burdens, and in this way you will fulfill the law of Christ.” ( Galatians 6:2) At some point, all of us struggle under the weight of a difficult situation. It might be a sin we cannot overcome, a trial that just does not let up, or a need that remains unmet. However, there is no need to struggle through it alone because we have the support of fellow believers as we bear

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Posted on February 11, 2021

Daines Says He Will Try To Block Any Pro-Abortion Agenda

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., founder and chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, led a letter with 47 other prolife senators last week to send a unified message to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer pledging that they will vote to block any bill that would undermine the Hyde Amendment or any other pro-life protections. “We are united in our resolve to guard against any changes to federal law

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Daines Says He Will Try To Block Any Pro-Abortion Agenda

U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., founder and chair of the Senate Pro-Life Caucus, led a letter with 47 other prolife senators last week to send a unified message to Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer pledging that they will vote to block any bill that would undermine the Hyde Amendment or any other pro-life protections. “We are united in our resolve to guard against any changes to federal law

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Posted on February 11, 2021

Azure Notes Disappointment In Haaland Nomination Concerns

Fort Peck Tribal Chairman Floyd Azure is disappointed that about 15 U.S. House representatives have reportedly requested President Joe Biden to withdraw his nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., as the lead of the Department of the Interior. If confirmed, Haaland will be the country’s first Native American Cabinet secretary. The Montana Post first reported that U.S. Matt Rosendale,

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Azure Notes Disappointment In Haaland Nomination Concerns

Fort Peck Tribal Chairman Floyd Azure is disappointed that about 15 U.S. House representatives have reportedly requested President Joe Biden to withdraw his nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland, D-N.M., as the lead of the Department of the Interior. If confirmed, Haaland will be the country’s first Native American Cabinet secretary. The Montana Post first reported that U.S. Matt Rosendale,

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Posted on February 11, 2021

Wolf Point Sweeps Home Contests Against Baker

Wolf Point’s girls’ basketball squad led wire-to-wire and defeated Baker, 43-32, at home on Friday, Feb. 5. Josie Kolstad had the hot hand as the Wolves earned a 14-5 during the first quarter of action. A 16-footer by Kolstad and two free throws by Hamyanie Campbell resulted in a quick 4-0 advantage. After Baker’s Peyton Janeway connected on a three-pointer, Kolstad fired in a baseline

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Wolf Point Sweeps Home Contests Against Baker

Wolf Point’s girls’ basketball squad led wire-to-wire and defeated Baker, 43-32, at home on Friday, Feb. 5. Josie Kolstad had the hot hand as the Wolves earned a 14-5 during the first quarter of action. A 16-footer by Kolstad and two free throws by Hamyanie Campbell resulted in a quick 4-0 advantage. After Baker’s Peyton Janeway connected on a three-pointer, Kolstad fired in a baseline

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Posted on February 11, 2021

Wolf Point Boys Stop Spartans

Consecutive three-pointers to open the fourth quarter provided a great spark as Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball team downed Baker, 63-52, at home on Friday, Feb. 5. “I was pleased with our effort,” Wolf Point Coach Troy Blount said. “We responded in the fourth quarter for crunch time.” The victory avenged a defeat in Baker earlier this season. “Game by game, we’re improving,”

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Wolf Point Boys Stop Spartans

Consecutive three-pointers to open the fourth quarter provided a great spark as Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball team downed Baker, 63-52, at home on Friday, Feb. 5. “I was pleased with our effort,” Wolf Point Coach Troy Blount said. “We responded in the fourth quarter for crunch time.” The victory avenged a defeat in Baker earlier this season. “Game by game, we’re improving,”

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Posted on February 11, 2021

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Montana Historical Society Digitizes Sheridan County Photo Collection

Montana Historical Society Digitizes Sheridan County Photo Collection

Town Pump Focuses On Helping With Fundraiser For Special Olympics

Town Pump Focuses On Helping With Fundraiser For Special Olympics

Fort Peck Summer Theatre Crew To Assist With Pippen Fundraising Effort

Fort Peck Summer Theatre Crew To Assist With Pippen Fundraising Effort

Montana’s Unemployment Decreases For Month

Montana’s Unemployment Decreases For Month

Survey Shows Food Security Has Decreased Among Montanans

Survey Shows Food Security Has Decreased Among Montanans

From The Pastor’s Desk

From The Pastor’s Desk

Daines Says He Will Try To Block Any Pro-Abortion Agenda

Daines Says He Will Try To Block Any Pro-Abortion Agenda

Azure Notes Disappointment In Haaland Nomination Concerns

Azure Notes Disappointment In Haaland Nomination Concerns

Wolf Point Sweeps Home Contests Against Baker

Wolf Point Sweeps Home Contests Against Baker

Wolf Point Boys Stop Spartans

Wolf Point Boys Stop Spartans

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