Governor Steve Bullock has announced funding through the federal CARES Act will be used to boost instate processing and storage capacity for local meat processors, provide additional financial assistance for small businesses and reimburse local governments for COVID-19 related expenses. The Montana Meat Processing Infrastructure Grant is available to aid small and medium-sized meat processors

There will be an American Red Cross Blood Drive in Wolf Point Wednesday June 17, from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. at the First Lutheran Church, 415 Johnson St. The need is urgent. There are 101 available appointment slots. Anyone who schedules an appointment and shows up in an attempt to donate will be sent a coupon via email for a $5 Amazon gift card. Wear a mask when coming to donate. If you don’t

Due to continued challenges caused by COVID-19, Fort Peck Summer Theatre has made one more round of necessary and exciting changes to the 2020 schedule. The previously announced Working has been replaced. The Big Zany Family Friendly Variety Hour, inspired by Laugh In and The Ed Sullivan Show, features iconic music, dance sequences, comedy sketches, historic tributes and lots more surprises

Congressman Greg Gianforte invited high school and middle school students in Montana to participate in the 2020 Congressional App Challenge, a nationwide computer software application competition hosted by Members of Congress. “The App Challenge is an opportunity for young Montanans to showcase their unique talents, programming skills, and innovative ideas,” Gianforte said. “I look forward

College N Lucas Shefelbine of Wolf Point was listed on the Carroll College Dean’s List for the spring semester. Rachel Prevost of Lambert and Brooke Westby of Glasgow were also listed. To be included on the dean’s list, a student must receive a 3.5 grade point average or higher on a 4.0 scale and take at least 12 graded credits in a semester. At the University of Montana, 2,892 students

U.S. Senator Jon Tester recently announced that he will now be accepting applications from young Montanans who are pursuing nominations to attend one of the United States Service Academies. He is also extending the deadline for applications to Dec. 1 to provide more time for individuals impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic to finalize their applications. “Montanans have a long and proud history

enus Wolf Point June 11: Ham, scalloped potatoes, green beans and dessert. June 16: Hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes, peas and dessert. June 18: Barbecue chicken, au gratin potatoes, carrots and dessert.

Trusts have gained more attention during the coronavirus pandemic as a tool to handle financial affairs, according to Montana State University Extension educators. But trusts might not be the right choice for everyone, and individuals should learn the pros and cons of the different types available, said Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension family economics specialist, and Wendy Wedum, Pondera County

On Friday, May 29, a moving truck transporting an oversized load stopped for approximately 10 minutes at the Fifth Avenue roundabout in Poplar causing traffic to be delayed, according to Shane Mintz, Montana Department of Transportation District Administrator. “I want to assure folks that the delay on U.S. 2 with this truck was not caused by a flaw in the design of the roundabout,” Mintz said.