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Poplar Ice Fishing Contest A Go For March 13

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.”

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Poplar Ice Fishing Contest A Go For March 13

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.”

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Posted on March 4, 2021

decide in February whether to ….

decide in February whether to restore daily service on each affected long distance route for summer and beyond.” The metrics that Amtrak plans to follow include: Public Health: Is the COVID-19 pandemic under control? Future Demand: Are customers booking trips near the same rate as in 2020? and Current Performance: Is ridership close to our projections in our operating plan? “If all three

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decide in February whether to ….

decide in February whether to restore daily service on each affected long distance route for summer and beyond.” The metrics that Amtrak plans to follow include: Public Health: Is the COVID-19 pandemic under control? Future Demand: Are customers booking trips near the same rate as in 2020? and Current Performance: Is ridership close to our projections in our operating plan? “If all three

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Posted on March 4, 2021

Tester Secures Funds For Eastern Montana Head Start

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has announced that Action for Eastern Montana in Glendive will receive $1,464,848 in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funding to continue providing Head Start early education opportunities and child care services for families in eastern Montana. “Investing in the next generation of Montanans from a young age is absolutely critical for our state’s

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Tester Secures Funds For Eastern Montana Head Start

U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has announced that Action for Eastern Montana in Glendive will receive $1,464,848 in U.S. Department of Health and Human Services funding to continue providing Head Start early education opportunities and child care services for families in eastern Montana. “Investing in the next generation of Montanans from a young age is absolutely critical for our state’s

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Posted on March 4, 2021

FWP Says Give Wildlife Their Space

Late winter is a difficult time for wildlife. After using fat reserves through most of the winter, along with trying to find what food is available, many animals are at their most vulnerable. Although the winter of 2020-21 has been a fairly “open winter” concerning snow, often we get late winter or early spring snowstorms and folks may be eager to take advantage of that recreational opportunity.

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FWP Says Give Wildlife Their Space

Late winter is a difficult time for wildlife. After using fat reserves through most of the winter, along with trying to find what food is available, many animals are at their most vulnerable. Although the winter of 2020-21 has been a fairly “open winter” concerning snow, often we get late winter or early spring snowstorms and folks may be eager to take advantage of that recreational opportunity.

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Posted on March 4, 2021

Health Officials Advise Taking First Available Vaccine

Last Saturday, Feb. 27, the FDA gave Emergency Use Authorization for a single-dose COVID vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson. The vaccine uses a weakened cold virus to deliver genes for one of the COVID-19 virus’s key proteins, known as the spike protein – once in the cells, the viral protein activates the immune system. In contrast, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines use a strip of genetic

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Health Officials Advise Taking First Available Vaccine

Last Saturday, Feb. 27, the FDA gave Emergency Use Authorization for a single-dose COVID vaccine made by Johnson & Johnson. The vaccine uses a weakened cold virus to deliver genes for one of the COVID-19 virus’s key proteins, known as the spike protein – once in the cells, the viral protein activates the immune system. In contrast, the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines use a strip of genetic

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Posted on March 4, 2021

Rosendale Introduces The Remain In Mexico Act

U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the REMAIN (Returning Excessive Migrants and Asylee to International Neighbors) in Mexico Act last week. The legislation directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to continue to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols implemented in January 2019 under Secretary Nielsen, which stipulates that non-Mexican nationals who arrive at or cross our

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Rosendale Introduces The Remain In Mexico Act

U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced the REMAIN (Returning Excessive Migrants and Asylee to International Neighbors) in Mexico Act last week. The legislation directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to continue to implement the Migrant Protection Protocols implemented in January 2019 under Secretary Nielsen, which stipulates that non-Mexican nationals who arrive at or cross our

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Posted on March 4, 2021

Spring Wolf Trapping Class Will Be Offered Online

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will offer an online wolf trapping certification class on March 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. The class is required for trappers. To register for the class, please visit the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov and follow the link “Wolf Trapper Education & Certification.” Because of current COVID-19 restrictions, the class will be online via Zoom. Students will be sent

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Spring Wolf Trapping Class Will Be Offered Online

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will offer an online wolf trapping certification class on March 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. The class is required for trappers. To register for the class, please visit the FWP website at fwp.mt.gov and follow the link “Wolf Trapper Education & Certification.” Because of current COVID-19 restrictions, the class will be online via Zoom. Students will be sent

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Posted on March 4, 2021

Ag Safety Awareness Program Week Recognized

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

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Ag Safety Awareness Program Week Recognized

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

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Posted on March 4, 2021

Rosendale Introduces ‘No Tax Breaks For Sanctuary Cities Act’

On Monday, Feb. 8, U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced his first piece of legislation to the U.S. House of Representatives. The “‘No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act” will amend the tax code to eliminate the tax exempt status of municipal bonds issued by sanctuary jurisdictions. “Sanctuary jurisdictions are a huge problem in this country; not only do they subvert the

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Rosendale Introduces ‘No Tax Breaks For Sanctuary Cities Act’

On Monday, Feb. 8, U.S. Rep. Matt Rosendale, R-Mont., introduced his first piece of legislation to the U.S. House of Representatives. The “‘No Tax Breaks for Sanctuary Cities Act” will amend the tax code to eliminate the tax exempt status of municipal bonds issued by sanctuary jurisdictions. “Sanctuary jurisdictions are a huge problem in this country; not only do they subvert the

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Posted on March 4, 2021

Supporters Say Tip Pool Bill Would Make Industry More Equitable

Service industry workers often rely heavily on tips, and in some restaurants, a portion of those tips are put into a pool that is then distributed to all employees. Current Montana law says restaurant owners can’t force employees to contribute to the pool, but a bill in the Legislature would change that. Supporters of Senate Bill 190, like Brad Griffin, president of the Montana Restaurant

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Supporters Say Tip Pool Bill Would Make Industry More Equitable

Service industry workers often rely heavily on tips, and in some restaurants, a portion of those tips are put into a pool that is then distributed to all employees. Current Montana law says restaurant owners can’t force employees to contribute to the pool, but a bill in the Legislature would change that. Supporters of Senate Bill 190, like Brad Griffin, president of the Montana Restaurant

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Posted on March 4, 2021

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Poplar Ice Fishing Contest A Go For March 13

Poplar Ice Fishing Contest A Go For March 13

decide in February whether to ….

decide in February whether to ….

Tester Secures Funds For Eastern Montana Head Start

Tester Secures Funds For Eastern Montana Head Start

FWP Says Give Wildlife Their Space

FWP Says Give Wildlife Their Space

Health Officials Advise Taking First Available Vaccine

Health Officials Advise Taking First Available Vaccine

Rosendale Introduces The Remain In Mexico Act

Rosendale Introduces The Remain In Mexico Act

Spring Wolf Trapping Class Will Be Offered Online

Spring Wolf Trapping Class Will Be Offered Online

Ag Safety Awareness Program Week Recognized

Ag Safety Awareness Program Week Recognized

Rosendale Introduces ‘No Tax Breaks For Sanctuary Cities Act’

Rosendale Introduces ‘No Tax Breaks For Sanctuary Cities Act’

Supporters Say Tip Pool Bill Would Make Industry More Equitable

Supporters Say Tip Pool Bill Would Make Industry More Equitable

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