Due to the COVID-19 outbreak and the preventative measures taken by state officials regarding school closures, the Roosevelt County DUI Task Force is extending its scholarship application deadline to Thursday, April 30. The scholarship application is open to any senior student that will be graduating in May 2020. The focus of this year’s scholarship is to write an essay on how the student

Senior M Wolf Point Congregate Meals April 9: Ham, scalloped potatoes, mixed vegetables and dessert. April 14: Hot hamburgers, mashed potatoes, peas and dessert. April 16: Chicken alfredo, broccoli and dessert.

The recent stay-at-home order from Governor Steve Bullock and quarantine orders from county boards of health have prompted some area residents to speculate about local enforcement strategies and related policies for area law enforcement agencies. Roosevelt County Attorney Austin Knudsen responded to questions via social media March 27: “Roosevelt County citizens: County leaders have received

The Red Cross Blood Draw is scheduled for Saturday, April 8, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church in Wolf Point. Blood is considered essential so, the draw will be held. There is no substitute for human blood. There are some changes such as self-registration, social distancing, temperatures taken and staff wearing masks. Rapid pass is highly recommended to speed time spent

Prenatal care is the word used to define the healthcare a woman receives while pregnant. Early prenatal care is important for the healthiest pregnancy for mom and baby. The U.S Office of Women’s Health says, “ Babies of mothers who do not get prenatal care are … five times more likely to die than those babies who are born to mothers who do get consistent care.” The earlier prenatal care

Montana residents who lose insurance due to the COVID-19 crisis are eligible for free assistance from a local non-profit agency, Montana Navigator. The agency receives federal funding to assist consumers with enrolling in Medicaid or in private health insurance through provisions of the Affordable Care Act. Most consumers sign up during the annual open enrollment period, but there are

A relaxed family dinner offers real benefits for adults and children. Leisurely eating leads to feeling fuller with less food. Adults who eat more slowly tend to consume fewer calories at mealtime and to have lower weights. When families eat meals together, young people tend to have healthier weights, more success in school, fewer eating problems, lower substance abuse rates and less depression.

With schools currently closed and social distancing in full effect, now is a great opportunity for high school aged youth to quit vaping. The extra time at home gives parents an opportunity to speak with their children about the dangers of vaping and encourage them to quit. It is known that e-cigarette aerosol contains ultrafine particles and cancer-causing chemicals. Since COVID-19 is a respiratory