MSU News Service Opening a Montana medical care savings account by Dec. 31 to help with medical expenses not covered by a health insurance policy or flexible spending account can help individuals save on their state taxes, according to Marsha Goetting, a family economics specialist with Montana State University Extension. Goetting said that individuals who have had medical expenses during

Wolf Point Congregate Meals Dec. 5: Beef stew, biscuits and dessert. Dec. 10: Chicken alfredo, winter blend vegetables, bread sticks, and dessert. Dec. 12: Sub sandwiches, vegetable beef and barley soup and dessert.

Wolf Point School Dec. 9: Breakfast: Frosted flakes, cheese sticks, apples and milk. Lunch: Cook’s choice. Dec. 10: Breakfast: Pancake sausage wraps, cuties and milk. Lunch: Super nachos, applesauce and cookies. Dec. 11: Breakfast: Egg patties, sausages, apples and milk. Lunch: Chicken noodle hotdish, steamed peas, dinner rolls and mixed fruit. Dec. 12: Breakfast: Blueberry muffins,

The Roosevelt County Library will be accepting canned food items in lieu of money for overdue fines during the month of December. One can is equal to up to $1.00’s worth of overdue fines, two cans equal up to $2.00’s worth, etc. This applies only to overdue fines; not lost, damaged, reinstatement fees etc. Food collected will be given to the Food Bank.

Sugar is a naturally occurring component in many healthy foods, including fruit. But people looking to eat healthy should be wary of foods that contain added sugars, which can pose a significant threat to long-term health. According to the Harvard Medical School, added sugars are not currently listed on Nutrition Facts labels. That can make it hard to spot foods that contain substantial amounts

Erik Johannessen’s shelter project gained some ground this week in Wolf Point, beating a deadline of Nov. 27 for removal or relocation of the structures set by BNSF and the Wolf Point Police Department. Johannessen told the Northern Plains Independent that the structures were moved ahead of the deadline, despite a short extension granted by Police Chief Jeff Harada. Johannessen said 10

Miller Oil co-owner Matt Miller told the Northern Plains Independent that spot market propane prices in Culbertson have gone up by approximately 40 cents per gallon between the end of October and the Thanksgiving holiday. He said propane marketers have blamed cold and wet conditions and a late corn harvest in the Midwest for the price hikes. Miller said the hike is a reflection of transportation

A Montana State University economics professor known for his research on domestic and international agricultural trade policy is featured on a new Netflix documentary series, Rotten, which explores environmental and equity issues associated with food production and the politics of food policy. Vincent Smith, co-director of the MSU Initiative for Regulation and Applied Economic Analysis in