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Across Roosevelt County, thousands of meals, helping hands, and meaningful moments of care are making it possible for older adults to remain connected to their communities and independent in their homes.
Julie and Alyssa, together, work diligently to keep these vital programs strong. Even when challenges arise, they remain focused on the people they serve; finding crea...
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walk heading west and running ….
walk heading west and running along the north side of Smith Avenue. There is some existing sidewalk toward Timmons Street. This concrete sidewalk would continue south down Timmons Street on the western side taking a bend toward Main Street. There is a section of painted trail lines instead of a sidewalk or gravel trail because of the flat paved parking layout. This would turn...
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West Nile Virus Confirmed in Montana
State and local health officials confirmed the first detections of West Nile virus in Montana for summer 2026, the Department of Public Health and Human Services said Wednesday, Aug. 12, in a news release.
Two mosquito pools tested positive for West Nile Virus in Roosevelt County, and health officials said the virus will likely spread across the state. They are urging all ...
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Bartel Andresen Jr.
Bartel Walter “Butch” Andresen Jr., 78, of Poplar died at his home on Aug. 10, 2026.
He was the son of Bartel “Barney” Andresen, who homesteaded at Poplar in 1915, and Thelma (Herting). He was born on July 28, 1948, in Wolf Point. He will be remembered always for his deep love of family and his boundless generosity.
He loved sports, especially baseball, a...
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Wolf Point Seeks Council Member
Since Lance FourStar resigned from the Wolf Point City Council during its June meeting, Mayor Chris Dschaak has yet to find a replacement to serve as a Ward 4 council member.
Dschaak says the ward consists of Highway 2 north and then west of Fourth Avenue North.
The responsibilities of a council member include attending the monthly meeting and then also serving as a com...
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Nemont’s Live Broadcasts Provide Thrills
Brent Somppi had an experience in sports broadcasting prior to becoming the voice on Nemont. TV, but nothing can beat what he’s helped accomplished during the last 14 years. He was able to move back to his native northeastern Montana while also video broadcasting high school activities.
“I would have never thought that it was possible when I graduated from high school,...
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