COVID-19 cases are surging in rural places across the Mountain States and Midwest, and when it hits health care workers, ready reinforcements aren’t easy to find.\ In Montana, pandemic-induced staffing shortages have shuttered a clinic in the state’s capital, led a northwestern regional hospital to ask employees exposed to COVID-19 to continue to work and emptied a health department 400

State officials urged Montana residents to follow COVID-19 health guidelines when taking part in Halloween activities this weekend. “We aren’t taking your holidays away,” said Stacey Anderson, lead epidemiologist for Department of Health and Human Services, during a press call on Tuesday, Oct. 27. She urged residents to be creative while celebrating Halloween. She mentioned meeting

The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame and Western Heritage Center recently announced the 13th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees are honored for their notable contributions to the history and culture of Montana. “The Hall of Fame exists to honor those who have made an impact in

The Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture held their October meeting at noon on Oct. 13. It was noted that the Dueling Pianos originally set to be held in November has been postponed to 2021. It was also noted that there will be no Ducks Unlimited banquet this year. Activities for the annual Christmas Stroll and Pictures with Santa, which is traditionally held the first Saturday

The Wolf Point community blood drive originally set for Oct. 21 has been canceled due to staffing challenges, reports the Red Cross. The next blood drive in Wolf Point will be held Jan. 20.

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Oct. 22: Ham, scalloped potatoes, carrots and dessert. Oct. 27: Chicken breast fillets, mashed potatoes, gravy, corn and dessert. Oct. 29: Spaghetti and meatballs, garlic bread, broccoli and dessert.

Wolf Point School Oct. 26: Breakfast: Cheerios, oatmeal chocolate chunk bar and oranges. Lunch: Quesadilla, spanish rice, steamed corn, cauliflower, romaine blend lettuce and mixed fruit. Oct. 27: Breakfast: Strawbery bagel bites and peaches. Lunch: 3 bean soup, crackers, ham sandwich/croissant, romaine blend lettuce, carrots and berries. Oct. 28: Breakfast: Pretzel with cheese and apples.

More than 580 students graduated from Bismarck State College after completing the spring 2020 semester. The graduates were recognized at the college’s 80th commencement ceremony on May 15. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the BSC 2020 Commencement ceremony was held virtually to confer 970+ degrees. Area graduates include: Kenneth Boos, Wolf Point, with an associate in applied science degree