A 27-year-old male suffered numerous injuries Thursday, May 21, when he was stabbed at the homeless shelters off Rodeo Road southeast of Wolf Point. Wolf Point Police officers responded to the area after a business on the 100 block of First Avenue South reported that an unidentified witness reported that someone had been stabbed near the huts at 1:18 a.m. Though out of their jurisdiction,

Yellowstone County District Court has issued a temporary restraining order blocking a state law that severely restricts Native people’s right to vote. The action means the law is blocked pending the outcome of a hearing scheduled for May 29. The primary is June 2. The American Civil Liberties Union, ACLU of Montana and Native American Rights Fund successfully sought the order halting the

Clover Anaquod told the Northern Plains Independent that a reservation-wide walk/ cruise activity to raise awareness for suicide prevention is planned for Saturday, June 6. She said participants are encouraged to begin as early as 8 a.m. and join in as late as 8 p.m. Anaquod said people should place signs of support in their home and car windows or carry signs with them while walking. She

The Roosevelt County Commissioners held their regular meeting Tuesday, May 19. The meeting was open to the public and accessible via conference call. During public comment, Bill Juve asked when the regular meetings would be open for in-person public attendance. The commissioners explained that regular meetings are currently open to the public, with the continued option of attending via conference

The Wolf Point City Council held its regular meeting Monday, May 18. Councilpersons were present for the meeting. A Zoom link was also provided for the public to participate and it was broadcast via Facebook Live. Following roll call, Mayor Chris Dschaak asked for a moment of silence for councilmember Tina Betshismedicine and her family. The council approved a permit for the Wild Horse Stampede

Governor Steve Bullock announced May 19 that Montana will enter into Phase 2 of the reopening plan two weeks from now on June 1. Groups larger than 50 will be allowed if people can social distance themselves. Restaurants, bars, breweries, distilleries and casinos can run at 75 percent of capacity. Gyms, indoor fitness classes, pools and hot tubs can operate at 75 percent of capacity. Bowling

(Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department May 11-17. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.)