The historic Fort Peck Summer Theatre is hosting a movie night screening of Richard Donner’s 1985 feel-good classic The Goonies on Sunday, Nov. 22 at 2 p.m. Admission is free, but donations are appreciated. Organizers are also accepting food items for donation. For more information, visit fortpecktheatre.org or call 406-228-9216.

Wolf Point drama students are getting ready to entertain area residents again with a play production. “The More The Scarier,” will be presented on Friday, Nov. 20, Saturday, Nov. 21, and Sunday, Nov. 22. Starting times will be 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday and 3 p.m. on Sunday. Director Jacob Boysun said the students have been rehearsing since early September. Freshman student Kellen

Roosevelt County Commissioner Gordon Oelkers and Daniels County Commissioner Tammi Fladager were among the attendees at a recent energy summit at the Idaho National Laboratory. Commissioners from Montana, Wyoming and Idaho had the opportunity to see first-hand some of the remarkable advancements taking place in nuclear energy technology. Idaho National Laboratory has achieved three significant

As Medicare beneficiaries review their prescription drug coverage each fall, many find themselves confused by terms such as “deductible,” “copay,” and “coinsurance.” Understanding these costs can help seniors make informed decisions and avoid surprises at the pharmacy counter. Medicare Part D is the prescription drug portion of Medicare. Plans are offered by private insurance companies

Quitting commercial tobacco and nicotine is one of the most impactful choices a person can make for their health and the well-being of their loved ones. That is why all Montanans are urged to mark their calendars for the Great American Smokeout on Thursday, Nov. 19. For over 40 years, the Great American Smokeout has invited people who use commercial tobacco to take a single, achievable step:

Montana State University has been recognized as a Top Veteran School by U.S. Veterans Magazine. This is the second time that MSU has received recognition from U.S. Veterans Magazine. The university was recognized as a Top Military-Friendly School by the magazine in 2024 and was the only Montana institution included in the magazine’s 2024 list. Top Veteran School recognition is based on

Fort Peck Community College is hosting an art competition with prizes and a chance to be part of an upcoming art show on campus during the month of December. Deadline for submissions is Nov. 30. Competition organizers are encouraging participation from middle school, high school and college students, as well as local community artists. Categories include ledger art, painting/sketches, quilting/

Hello to the citizens of the Fort Peck Reservation, we had another incident where the people of the Poplar community were put in harms way because of gun violence on our reservation. Last month on Wednesday, Oct. 7, that evening we had another shooting which injured two individuals, and there were two suspects involved. This incident was reported to law enforcement at approximately 8:30 p.m.

Roger Hunsley has been an fixture in area grocery and produce departments for more than 50 years, starting with Buttrey Food in Wolf Point at age 16. As of Oct. 23, which was also Hunsley’s 67th birthday, he put in his last day of work at the Albertsons in Glasgow. The Northern Plains Independent spoke with Hunsley Nov. 5 as he was en route to Williston, N.D., and a flight to watch the PBR Team