Eric Strauss, deputy director of the Montana Department of Corrections, will take the top leadership post there starting Jan. 6, the Governor’s Office announced. The current director, Brian Gootkin, was nominated by President Donald Trump to serve as a United States Marshal for the District of Montana. In a news release this week, Gov. Greg Gianforte said Strauss will carry on Gootkin’s

Lustre School Jan. 5: Fish sticks. Jan. 6: Tacos. Jan. 7: Hamburgers. Jan. 8: Pancakes. Jan. 9: Pizza casserole.

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Jan. 1: Closed. No meal. Jan. 6: Chili, homemade frybread and butterscotch pudding with graham crackers. Jan. 8: Beef tips and gravy over egg noodles, green beans and vanilla pudding cake.