Wolf Point’s boys’ basketball team was up to the challenge when the Wolves faced top-seeded Malta at the District 2B tournament on Friday, Feb. 26. The Wolves went toe-to-toe with the first-place Mustangs before dropping a 61-54 decision. The Wolves entered the fourth quarter up by a 46-44 margin. Consecutive baskets by Antone Manning, who was nearly unstoppable in the game, put Wolf Point

By James Walling The 13th Poplar Ice Fishing Contest is planing to move ahead Saturday, March 13. The contest was originally planned for Feb. 6. Organizer Doug Marottek told the Northern Plains Independent that the final word on the event will depend on conditions. “I will know more on ice conditions after this weekend,” he said. “It looks like we get a little cool down next week.”

Sharing resources that will help farmers and ranchers keep safety top-of-mind through the Agricultural Safety Awareness Program is a priority of county and state Farm Bureau leaders across the nation. As part of ASAP, Feb. 28-March 6 has been designated as Agricultural Safety Awareness Week. U.S. Agricultural Safety and Health Centers will join Farm Bureau in promoting the week with its theme “Driving