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Extension Releases Revised MontGuide About Medical Care Savings Accounts

Montana State University Extension wants to remind Montanans to open a Montana Medical Care Savings Account or make deposits into their account before Dec. 31 to save money on income taxes. An MSA is an account used to reduce the cost of saving for medical expenses and long-term health care. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, an MSA offers several benefits,

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Extension Releases Revised MontGuide About Medical Care Savings Accounts

Montana State University Extension wants to remind Montanans to open a Montana Medical Care Savings Account or make deposits into their account before Dec. 31 to save money on income taxes. An MSA is an account used to reduce the cost of saving for medical expenses and long-term health care. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, an MSA offers several benefits,

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Posted on August 18, 2022

Novavax Vaccine Available In County

On July 13, the FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted. It is a two-dose series, doses given three weeks apart. It is only to be used for the primary series, not for boosters. Novavax is a protein subunit vaccine, not an mRNA vaccine. Protein subunit COVID-19 vaccines contain pieces (proteins) of the virus that causes COVID-19; these proteins

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Novavax Vaccine Available In County

On July 13, the FDA issued an Emergency Use Authorization for the Novavax COVID-19 Vaccine, Adjuvanted. It is a two-dose series, doses given three weeks apart. It is only to be used for the primary series, not for boosters. Novavax is a protein subunit vaccine, not an mRNA vaccine. Protein subunit COVID-19 vaccines contain pieces (proteins) of the virus that causes COVID-19; these proteins

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Posted on August 18, 2022

Patrol Reports Truck, Tractor Crash

An accident involving a Kenworth truck and a tractor resulted in just minor injuries to one of the drivers on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The accident occurred at about 1:25 p.m. on U.S. Highway 2, mile marker 605, between Poplar and Wolf Point. The Montana Highway Patrol reports that the 2000 semi, transporting a load of round hay bales, was traveling west. The John Deere tractor, owned by the

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Patrol Reports Truck, Tractor Crash

An accident involving a Kenworth truck and a tractor resulted in just minor injuries to one of the drivers on Wednesday, Aug. 12. The accident occurred at about 1:25 p.m. on U.S. Highway 2, mile marker 605, between Poplar and Wolf Point. The Montana Highway Patrol reports that the 2000 semi, transporting a load of round hay bales, was traveling west. The John Deere tractor, owned by the

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Posted on August 18, 2022

Lustre News

Funeral services for Carol Neufeld were held Friday, Aug. 5, at the MB Church. Her courageous battle with cancer and her faith was a deep inspiration to many people attending. The Sam Ortmanns lost about 400 acres of pasture in a prairie fire the first week of August. Farmers are nearing the end of pea harvest and beginning wheat harvest. Dan and Melody Nickel reported on their work in

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Lustre News

Funeral services for Carol Neufeld were held Friday, Aug. 5, at the MB Church. Her courageous battle with cancer and her faith was a deep inspiration to many people attending. The Sam Ortmanns lost about 400 acres of pasture in a prairie fire the first week of August. Farmers are nearing the end of pea harvest and beginning wheat harvest. Dan and Melody Nickel reported on their work in

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Posted on August 18, 2022

Public Health Emergency Declared For Monkeypox

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced on Thursday, Aug. 4, a public health emergency for the monkeypox virus, which means the federal government can more quickly assist states with distributing vaccines and conducting testing and public health campaigns. “We’re prepared to take our response to the next level in addressing this virus, and we urge every

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Public Health Emergency Declared For Monkeypox

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra announced on Thursday, Aug. 4, a public health emergency for the monkeypox virus, which means the federal government can more quickly assist states with distributing vaccines and conducting testing and public health campaigns. “We’re prepared to take our response to the next level in addressing this virus, and we urge every

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Posted on August 18, 2022

Wolves Look For Improved Results This Football Season

By Bill Vander Weele The Wolf Point football program is excited about the opportunity to take the next steps for success on the field this fall. “I expect to just improve,” Wolf Point Coach Anthony Red Cloud said. “We expect a lot of competitive games.” The Wolves started practice with 25 players on Friday, Aug. 12. “We have a couple more coming,” Red Cloud said. “It’s

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Wolves Look For Improved Results This Football Season

By Bill Vander Weele The Wolf Point football program is excited about the opportunity to take the next steps for success on the field this fall. “I expect to just improve,” Wolf Point Coach Anthony Red Cloud said. “We expect a lot of competitive games.” The Wolves started practice with 25 players on Friday, Aug. 12. “We have a couple more coming,” Red Cloud said. “It’s

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Posted on August 18, 2022

New Shot Clocks

Wolf Point school employees install the new shot clocks in the high school gym. This will be the first year that Montana’s high school teams use shot clocks for their games. The school district appreciates the donations from Opportunity Bank and Agland to purchase the shot clocks. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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New Shot Clocks

Wolf Point school employees install the new shot clocks in the high school gym. This will be the first year that Montana’s high school teams use shot clocks for their games. The school district appreciates the donations from Opportunity Bank and Agland to purchase the shot clocks. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on August 18, 2022

Officials Needed For Football Games

As the high school football season approaches, more officials are needed to officiate games. “We just don’t have the 14 guys we’ve had the last few years,” official Dan Schmidt said. “All the pools are struggling.” “Remember without officials, it’s just recess,” Schmidt said. The Wolf Point officials pool is looking for anyone who wants to become a football official for

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Officials Needed For Football Games

As the high school football season approaches, more officials are needed to officiate games. “We just don’t have the 14 guys we’ve had the last few years,” official Dan Schmidt said. “All the pools are struggling.” “Remember without officials, it’s just recess,” Schmidt said. The Wolf Point officials pool is looking for anyone who wants to become a football official for

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Posted on August 18, 2022

Golf

S tandings Tuesday Night Golf League As of Aug. 9 One Under 91.0 Arnie’s Army 90.0 Fox Ford 84.5 Four Little Indians 80.5 Curtiss Farm, Auto 79.5 In the Rough 67.0 Opportunity Bank 66.0 New Guys 65.5 Northern Prairie 59.5 Hackers 54.5 Low Score: Mike Boulds, 38 Low Net: Jeff Thomas, 29

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Golf

S tandings Tuesday Night Golf League As of Aug. 9 One Under 91.0 Arnie’s Army 90.0 Fox Ford 84.5 Four Little Indians 80.5 Curtiss Farm, Auto 79.5 In the Rough 67.0 Opportunity Bank 66.0 New Guys 65.5 Northern Prairie 59.5 Hackers 54.5 Low Score: Mike Boulds, 38 Low Net: Jeff Thomas, 29

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Posted on August 18, 2022

Lady Wolves Return Volleyball Starters

With a strong core of starters back, the Wolf Point Wolves anticipate being near the top of the District 2B volleyball standings this season. “We have a lot of upperclassmen on the team,” firstyear head coach Karli Mc-Gowan said after the team’s first practice on Friday, Aug. 12. The program features 24 girls including six seniors, five juniors, five sophomores and eight freshmen.

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Lady Wolves Return Volleyball Starters

With a strong core of starters back, the Wolf Point Wolves anticipate being near the top of the District 2B volleyball standings this season. “We have a lot of upperclassmen on the team,” firstyear head coach Karli Mc-Gowan said after the team’s first practice on Friday, Aug. 12. The program features 24 girls including six seniors, five juniors, five sophomores and eight freshmen.

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Posted on August 18, 2022

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Extension Releases Revised MontGuide About Medical Care Savings Accounts

Extension Releases Revised MontGuide About Medical Care Savings Accounts

Novavax Vaccine Available In County

Novavax Vaccine Available In County

Patrol Reports Truck, Tractor Crash

Patrol Reports Truck, Tractor Crash

Lustre News

Lustre News

Public Health Emergency Declared For Monkeypox

Public Health Emergency Declared For Monkeypox

Wolves Look For Improved Results This Football Season

Wolves Look For Improved Results This Football Season

New Shot Clocks

New Shot Clocks

Officials Needed For Football Games

Officials Needed For Football Games

Golf

Golf

Lady Wolves Return Volleyball Starters

Lady Wolves Return Volleyball Starters

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