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Jury Convicts Former Chairwoman Of Native Women’s Coalition Of Stealing Grant Funds

A federal jury on April 2 convicted the former chairwoman of the Montana Native Women’s Coalition of crimes related to unapproved spending of federal grant funds, including travel to Las Vegas, Nev. The jury found Meredith Mc-Connell, 51, of Lame Deer guilty of theft from a program receiving federal funding, wire fraud and false claims as charged in a superseding indictment. The fiveday

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Jury Convicts Former Chairwoman Of Native Women’s Coalition Of Stealing Grant Funds

A federal jury on April 2 convicted the former chairwoman of the Montana Native Women’s Coalition of crimes related to unapproved spending of federal grant funds, including travel to Las Vegas, Nev. The jury found Meredith Mc-Connell, 51, of Lame Deer guilty of theft from a program receiving federal funding, wire fraud and false claims as charged in a superseding indictment. The fiveday

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Posted on April 8, 2021

States Sue Treasury Department To Protect State Tax Cuts

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined a bipartisan 13-state coalition in filing suit Wednesday, March 31, to protect the well-established authority of states to lower taxes for their citizens from being violated by the “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021”. U.S. Treasury officials cannot force states to relinquish control of their taxing authority in return for the federal dollars

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States Sue Treasury Department To Protect State Tax Cuts

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined a bipartisan 13-state coalition in filing suit Wednesday, March 31, to protect the well-established authority of states to lower taxes for their citizens from being violated by the “American Rescue Plan Act of 2021”. U.S. Treasury officials cannot force states to relinquish control of their taxing authority in return for the federal dollars

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Posted on April 8, 2021

Wolf People Receives National Recognition

Wolf People of Wolf Point High School have done it again! The student organization has earned the national title as the best chapter for American Indigenous Business Leaders. AIBL is the only American indigenous non-profit organization that is solely dedicated to empowering business students in the United States. The organization’s programs has designed to engage students in activities that

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Wolf People Receives National Recognition

Wolf People of Wolf Point High School have done it again! The student organization has earned the national title as the best chapter for American Indigenous Business Leaders. AIBL is the only American indigenous non-profit organization that is solely dedicated to empowering business students in the United States. The organization’s programs has designed to engage students in activities that

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Posted on April 8, 2021

Fort Peck Summer Theatre Replaces High School Musical With Godspell

Fort Peck Summer Theatre Replaces High School Musical With Godspell According to Fort Peck Fine Arts Council executive director Jennifer Fewer, Fort Peck Summer Theatre has made an energizing change to the 2021 summer line-up: Godspell will replace the previously announced High School Musical. A host of young talent from northeast Montana and beyond will be featured. Godspell

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Fort Peck Summer Theatre Replaces High School Musical With Godspell

Fort Peck Summer Theatre Replaces High School Musical With Godspell According to Fort Peck Fine Arts Council executive director Jennifer Fewer, Fort Peck Summer Theatre has made an energizing change to the 2021 summer line-up: Godspell will replace the previously announced High School Musical. A host of young talent from northeast Montana and beyond will be featured. Godspell

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Posted on April 8, 2021

Bike Shop Reopens For Season

The Spirit of Life Community Bike Shop in Wolf Point is open for the season. Pastor Greg Holler-Dinsmore runs the shop. He told the Northern Plains Independent that he will now be keeping regular spring and summer hours: Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop was open informally throughout the winter. Holler-Dinsmore said he has been refurbishing and building low cost bikes for all

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Bike Shop Reopens For Season

The Spirit of Life Community Bike Shop in Wolf Point is open for the season. Pastor Greg Holler-Dinsmore runs the shop. He told the Northern Plains Independent that he will now be keeping regular spring and summer hours: Thursday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The shop was open informally throughout the winter. Holler-Dinsmore said he has been refurbishing and building low cost bikes for all

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Posted on April 8, 2021

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals Apr. 8: Chicken alfredo, garlic bread, broccoli and dessert. Apr. 13: Hamburgers, potato salad, corn on the cob and dessert. Apr. 15: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, green beans and dessert.

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals Apr. 8: Chicken alfredo, garlic bread, broccoli and dessert. Apr. 13: Hamburgers, potato salad, corn on the cob and dessert. Apr. 15: Pork roast, mashed potatoes, green beans and dessert.

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Wolf Point School Apr. 12: Breakfast: Cinnamon toast, oatmeal chocolate chip bars and fruit. Lunch: Cheeseburgers, smiles, fruits and veggies. Apr. 13: Breakfast: Pancake wraps and fruit. Lunch: Chalupas, cookies, fruit and veggies. Apr. 14: Breakfast: Egg patties, link sausages and fruit. Lunch: Fish in buns, french fries, fruits and veggies. Apr. 15: Breakfast: Muffins, yogurt and fruit.

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Wolf Point School Apr. 12: Breakfast: Cinnamon toast, oatmeal chocolate chip bars and fruit. Lunch: Cheeseburgers, smiles, fruits and veggies. Apr. 13: Breakfast: Pancake wraps and fruit. Lunch: Chalupas, cookies, fruit and veggies. Apr. 14: Breakfast: Egg patties, link sausages and fruit. Lunch: Fish in buns, french fries, fruits and veggies. Apr. 15: Breakfast: Muffins, yogurt and fruit.

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Posted on April 8, 2021

Temporary Relief To Help Student Drivers

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced a temporary relief program today to clear a driver education backlog and help Montanans who are 15-years old get their learner’s permit and eventually a driver’s license in a timely fashion, saving their families money in the process. Students can begin scheduling appointments today to start the process by taking the written exam. There are

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Temporary Relief To Help Student Drivers

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced a temporary relief program today to clear a driver education backlog and help Montanans who are 15-years old get their learner’s permit and eventually a driver’s license in a timely fashion, saving their families money in the process. Students can begin scheduling appointments today to start the process by taking the written exam. There are

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Posted on April 8, 2021

It’s A Boy

Axel Bryan Higgins was born April 5 at 1:21 p.m. to Abby and Keith Higgins at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. He weighed six pounds 12 ounces and was 18½ inches long. He joins brother Archer. Grandparents are Steve and Cece Lambert and Eddie Higgins and Jan Bryan, all of Wolf Point.

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It’s A Boy

Axel Bryan Higgins was born April 5 at 1:21 p.m. to Abby and Keith Higgins at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. He weighed six pounds 12 ounces and was 18½ inches long. He joins brother Archer. Grandparents are Steve and Cece Lambert and Eddie Higgins and Jan Bryan, all of Wolf Point.

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Posted on April 8, 2021

It’s A Boy

Woodrow William Braatan was born April 2 at 8:19 a.m. to Liara and Hunter Braatan at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. He weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long.

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It’s A Boy

Woodrow William Braatan was born April 2 at 8:19 a.m. to Liara and Hunter Braatan at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. He weighed seven pounds, 11 ounces and was 20 inches long.

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Posted on April 8, 2021

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Jury Convicts Former Chairwoman Of Native Women’s Coalition Of Stealing Grant Funds

Jury Convicts Former Chairwoman Of Native Women’s Coalition Of Stealing Grant Funds

States Sue Treasury Department To Protect State Tax Cuts

States Sue Treasury Department To Protect State Tax Cuts

Wolf People Receives National Recognition

Wolf People Receives National Recognition

Fort Peck Summer Theatre Replaces High School Musical With Godspell

Fort Peck Summer Theatre Replaces High School Musical With Godspell

Bike Shop Reopens For Season

Bike Shop Reopens For Season

Senior Menus

Senior Menus

School Menus

School Menus

Temporary Relief To Help Student Drivers

Temporary Relief To Help Student Drivers

It’s A Boy

It’s A Boy

It’s A Boy

It’s A Boy

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