Mike Olson, Fire Warden With the fall weather creeping closer, Roosevelt County will be coming out of Stage 1 burn restrictions beginning on Friday, Oct. 9. This will allow us to begin opening up days for burning when the weather conditions are favorable. With the lack of moisture, strong winds and dry fuel, it will still be a week or two before we will be able to allow burning. Once burning

After a strong first half, the Culbertson Cowboys lost at Plentywood, 60-16, in Plentywood on Saturday, Oct. 3. Plentywood scored the game’s first 14 points, but the Cowboys got on the scoreboard with a two-yard run by quarterback Payton Perkins. Perkins passed to Michael Pederson for the two-point conversion to cut the margin to 14-8. Culbertson then scored on a five-yard dash by sophomore

The Froid/Lake volleyball team kept its winning ways going with a 25-21, 25-18, 25-10, home victory over Mon-Dak on Tuesday, Sept. 29. “We changed up our rotation and the girls adjusted well,” coach Kiah Smith said. “I’m happy with our performance.” Leaders for the Red Hawks included Sydney Dethman for kills, Carolyne Christoffersen for blocks, Baylee Davidson for assists and Aleah

Although activities weren’t exactly normal because of social distancing, Culbertson students and the community were able to enjoy homecoming fun including a parade on Friday afternoon. “I think homecoming is really cool because it’s part of our tradition,” Culbertson superintendent of schools Larry Crowder said. Crowned homecoming queen and king were Abbey Granbois and Michael Pederson.

The Roosevelt County Library main branch is offering curbside pickup for library materials beginning Sept. 28. The Wolf Point location has been closed in recent weeks due to staff exposure to COVID-19. Library director Janet Livingston told the Northern Plains Independent that the main branch has been closed since Sept. 14. She added that the catalogue can be searched remotely. “We will

Renee Rasmussen has decided that her ninth year as Bainville’s superintendent of schools will be her last serving in the school system. She’s retiring with a great amount of gratitude to the Bainville community. “I’ve really appreciated being associated with the staff, school board, community and students,” Rasmussen said. “I have a great staff and board.” The decision was anything

Governor Steve Bullock announced the new Montana Working Capital program Sept. 3. It builds off the Montana Loan Deferment program by allowing Montana businesses to take out a new loan to support economic recovery. “We are getting money out the door to keep employees on the job, support Montana businesses, and ensure long-term stability,” said Governor Bullock. “With this new program,

Wolf Point, Poplar and Brockton are not allowed to have sporting events for the next two weeks based on a ruling from the Roosevelt County Board of Health. The decision came based on the increased of active virus cases in the county. “From an activities standpoint for fall sports, we’re in crunch time now,” Wolf Point’s athletic director Cody Larson said. “Personally, I would hate for