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Roosevelt County commissioners aim to keep the county’s roads in the best condition that they can be maintained. They urge area residents not to take matters into their own hands. During last week’s commissioners’ meeting, Commissioner Robert Toavs reported that some farmers are making road repairs with their own back blades. Toavs said the farmers are trying to ...

Brothers Calvin Mayo Jr. Corne and Cody James Corne were each sentenced during hearings held in District Court on Tuesday, Aug. 25. Each of them were sentenced by District Judge Benjamin Fosland to 15 years with 10 years suspended for the count of criminal possession with intent to distribute. They were fined $2,500 for the charge. In addition, they each received fiv...

Prisoners housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week included: Frank Baker, 44, Wolf Point, driving with a suspended or revoked license. Seth Basler, 41, Lame Deer, hold for other agency. Joshua Best, 40, Billings, hold for other agency. Jonathan Black Jr., 39, Williston, N.D., warrant. Charissa Boast, 33, Culbertson, hold for other a...