Cigarette smoking, although becoming less common over the past several years, remains the leading cause of preventable death in the United States. In Montana, about 1,600 adults die each year from smoking-related diseases. Smoking is linked to numerous health issues, including cancer, heart disease and respiratory illnesses. Montanans spend about $511 million on health care costs each year due

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Jan. 16: Baked barbecue ribs, au gratin potatoes, coleslaw and dessert. Jan. 21: Cod, fried rice, carrots and dessert. Jan. 23: Salisbury steaks, oven potatoes, mixed vegetables and dessert.

Frontier School Jan 20: Sloppy joes, fries, fruits and vegetables. Jan. 21: Pulled pork nachos, fruits and vegetables. Jan. 22: Vegetable soup, fruits and vegetables. Jan. 23: Tuna casserole hotdish, fruits and vegetables. *** Wolf Point School Jan 20: Breakfast: Fruitfilled pancakes and oranges. Lunch: Ham and cheese sandwiches, chicken noodle soup, salad and peaches. Jan.

University of Montana At the University of Montana, more than 3,000 undergraduate students made the fall semester 2024 dean’s list or president’s 4.0 List. To qualify, students must be undergraduates, earn a semester GPA of 3.5 or higher and receive grades of A or B in at least nine credits. Students who receive a grade of C+ or less or no credit (NC/ NCR) in a course are not eligible.

This year the Roosevelt County DUI Task Force is offering a scholarship of $500 to any high school senior graduating in 2025 from a school within the boundaries of Roosevelt County. The focus of this year’s scholarship is to write an essay on how the student chooses to live above the influence of alcohol use, drug use, peer pressure, bullying, or any other negative influences around them.