Roosevelt County residents have displayed great interest in this year’s general election as more than half of the county’s registration voters took part in mail-in balloting. Roosevelt County Clerk and Recorder Cheryl Hansen said on Tuesday morning, Nov. 3, that the county has received 3,598 ballots prior to Tuesday’s official Election Day. “Those were received and accepted,” she

The month of November is a special time for the nation's veterans. While Memorial Day honors fallen soldiers and service people, Veterans Day, which takes place each November, is an opportunity to commemorate the efforts of all who have been in the armed forces, with a special emphasis on living veterans. While people are encouraged to thank veterans throughout the year, Veterans Day is a particularly

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After being one of the dedicated bus drivers in Wolf Point to make sure students arrive at school on time, Virgil Rauch has decided to retire after 46 years of service. “I never thought I would drive that long,” Rauch said. “I thought it was just something to do part-time.” The Wolf Point School District held a retirement party in honor of Rauch on Wednesday, Oct. 28. The district presented