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Gas Prices Increase By 6.1 Cents Per Gallon

Montana gas prices have risen 6.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.08/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 14.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 91.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $2.79/g while the most

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Gas Prices Increase By 6.1 Cents Per Gallon

Montana gas prices have risen 6.1 cents per gallon in the past week, averaging $3.08/g on Monday, according to GasBuddy’s daily survey of 615 stations in Montana. Gas prices in Montana are 14.5 cents per gallon higher than a month ago and stand 91.9 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. According to GasBuddy price reports, the cheapest station in Montana is priced at $2.79/g while the most

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Posted on July 1, 2021

Area Growers Awarded Damages From Companies

A jury found in favor of a group of eastern Montana farmers during a trial held in Wolf Point last week. Six hemp-related businesses or officers were found guilty of several charges by the jury. District judge Katherine Bidegaray presided over the week-long trial. USA Biofuels, Vitality Natural Health, Corey Shirley, Owen Kenney, Kent Hoggan and Surety Land Development LLC were all found to be

Obituaries

Area Growers Awarded Damages From Companies

A jury found in favor of a group of eastern Montana farmers during a trial held in Wolf Point last week. Six hemp-related businesses or officers were found guilty of several charges by the jury. District judge Katherine Bidegaray presided over the week-long trial. USA Biofuels, Vitality Natural Health, Corey Shirley, Owen Kenney, Kent Hoggan and Surety Land Development LLC were all found to be

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Posted on July 1, 2021

Please join us for a Celebration of Life in loving memory of Joann Stensland

Please join us for a Celebration of Life in loving memory of Joann Stensland March 13, 1931 - Nov. 3, 2020 Friday, July 9, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery Luncheon will follow at First Lutheran Church. We will be sharing stories, cries and laughter with family and friends.

Obituaries

Please join us for a Celebration of Life in loving memory of Joann Stensland

Please join us for a Celebration of Life in loving memory of Joann Stensland March 13, 1931 - Nov. 3, 2020 Friday, July 9, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Greenwood Cemetery Luncheon will follow at First Lutheran Church. We will be sharing stories, cries and laughter with family and friends.

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Posted on July 1, 2021

Powwow Dates Confirmed, Wadopana Postponed

All but one of the traditional area powwows have released dates and limited schedules for 2021. No celebrations were held on the Fort Peck Reservation in 2020 due to the pandemic. Red Bottom in Frazer is the first up on July 24. According to Mike Turcotte, there will likely be no contest, with only traditional day pay. Following the death of longtime organizer Sandra Lilley last year,

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Powwow Dates Confirmed, Wadopana Postponed

All but one of the traditional area powwows have released dates and limited schedules for 2021. No celebrations were held on the Fort Peck Reservation in 2020 due to the pandemic. Red Bottom in Frazer is the first up on July 24. According to Mike Turcotte, there will likely be no contest, with only traditional day pay. Following the death of longtime organizer Sandra Lilley last year,

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Posted on July 1, 2021

Funds Secured To Expand Meat Processing Capacity

As a part of his year’s long fight to increase local meat processing capacity in Montana and reduce consolidation in the meatpacking industry, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has secured $55.2 million in competitive grant funding that will provide critical resources for currently operating processing facilities that are working toward Federal inspection. “In order to break the stranglehold

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Funds Secured To Expand Meat Processing Capacity

As a part of his year’s long fight to increase local meat processing capacity in Montana and reduce consolidation in the meatpacking industry, U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has secured $55.2 million in competitive grant funding that will provide critical resources for currently operating processing facilities that are working toward Federal inspection. “In order to break the stranglehold

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Posted on July 1, 2021

Roosevelt County’s Vaccination Rate Similar To Nearby Counties

Although Roosevelt County’s percentage of population that is fully vaccinated is below the state figure of 46 percent, Roosevelt County’s percentage of 34 percent is similar to other eastern Montana counties. As of early this week, 2,861 residents of Roosevelt County have been fully vaccinated, according to the state’s website regarding vaccine distribution. Percentages of other counties

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Roosevelt County’s Vaccination Rate Similar To Nearby Counties

Although Roosevelt County’s percentage of population that is fully vaccinated is below the state figure of 46 percent, Roosevelt County’s percentage of 34 percent is similar to other eastern Montana counties. As of early this week, 2,861 residents of Roosevelt County have been fully vaccinated, according to the state’s website regarding vaccine distribution. Percentages of other counties

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Posted on July 1, 2021

Golfers Participate In NEMHS Tournament

Area golfers took to the links to have a good time and benefit area health care during the NEMHS’s 24th annual golf tournament held at the Wolf Point Airport Golf Club on Saturday, June 26. Tournament manager Rodney Paulson, who is also a director of the NEMHS Charitable Foundation, was pleased with the turnout of 18 teams. This year’s tournament was dedicated to the memory of Sharon

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Golfers Participate In NEMHS Tournament

Area golfers took to the links to have a good time and benefit area health care during the NEMHS’s 24th annual golf tournament held at the Wolf Point Airport Golf Club on Saturday, June 26. Tournament manager Rodney Paulson, who is also a director of the NEMHS Charitable Foundation, was pleased with the turnout of 18 teams. This year’s tournament was dedicated to the memory of Sharon

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Posted on July 1, 2021

Peewee Baseball Play

Action during Wolf Point’s peewee league games included (top photo) Sumyt Gonzalez prepares to make contact for a hit. Kye Paulson (bottom photo) heads to third base as his way to a score. (Photos by Bill Vander Weele)

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Peewee Baseball Play

Action during Wolf Point’s peewee league games included (top photo) Sumyt Gonzalez prepares to make contact for a hit. Kye Paulson (bottom photo) heads to third base as his way to a score. (Photos by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on July 1, 2021

Wolf Point School Delays Hiring Of Activities Director

The Wolf Point School District still doesn’t have a new activities director after a special meeting on Thursday, June 24. After a good amount of discussion and visitors’ comments, the recommendation to hire Frank Benson for the position failed by a 3-3 margin. Voting for the motion were trustees Linda L. Hansen, Lanette Clark and Lawrence Hamilton Jr. Discussion on the matter started when

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Wolf Point School Delays Hiring Of Activities Director

The Wolf Point School District still doesn’t have a new activities director after a special meeting on Thursday, June 24. After a good amount of discussion and visitors’ comments, the recommendation to hire Frank Benson for the position failed by a 3-3 margin. Voting for the motion were trustees Linda L. Hansen, Lanette Clark and Lawrence Hamilton Jr. Discussion on the matter started when

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Posted on July 1, 2021

Baseball Program Keeps Moving Forward

After a few visiting American Legion baseball players complained about Wolf Point’s baseball facility on a social media video, the Wolf Point community is uniting to commit to improving the complex. Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak, a strong supporter of baseball, began a GoFund-Me.com page for Wolf Point Yellow Jacket’s Baseball on Facebook. As of Monday afternoon, more than $2,500 was raised

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Baseball Program Keeps Moving Forward

After a few visiting American Legion baseball players complained about Wolf Point’s baseball facility on a social media video, the Wolf Point community is uniting to commit to improving the complex. Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak, a strong supporter of baseball, began a GoFund-Me.com page for Wolf Point Yellow Jacket’s Baseball on Facebook. As of Monday afternoon, more than $2,500 was raised

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Posted on July 1, 2021

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Gas Prices Increase By 6.1 Cents Per Gallon

Gas Prices Increase By 6.1 Cents Per Gallon

Area Growers Awarded Damages From Companies

Area Growers Awarded Damages From Companies

Please join us for a Celebration of Life in loving memory of Joann Stensland

Please join us for a Celebration of Life in loving memory of Joann Stensland

Powwow Dates Confirmed, Wadopana Postponed

Powwow Dates Confirmed, Wadopana Postponed

Funds Secured To Expand Meat Processing Capacity

Funds Secured To Expand Meat Processing Capacity

Roosevelt County’s Vaccination Rate Similar To Nearby Counties

Roosevelt County’s Vaccination Rate Similar To Nearby Counties

Golfers Participate In NEMHS Tournament

Golfers Participate In NEMHS Tournament

Peewee Baseball Play

Peewee Baseball Play

Wolf Point School Delays Hiring Of Activities Director

Wolf Point School Delays Hiring Of Activities Director

Baseball Program Keeps Moving Forward

Baseball Program Keeps Moving Forward

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