Roosevelt County Library director Andrea Hayes told the Northern Plains Independent that the main library in Wolf Point is keeping regular hours, with changes to protocols for browsing the stacks. Patrons are asked to contact the library to schedule individual visits. “As of this moment, our hours have not changed, but you need to call and make an appointment to come into the library,” said

Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak announced via social media Monday, March 30, that city residents will no longer need to pay fees for using the municipal landfill. “As of today, you no longer need a landfill card to dump if you’re a Wolf Point resident,” said Dschaak on his personal Facebook page. “Let’s all do our part to make our town a better, more beautiful place!!” For more

Attorney General Tim Fox cautions Montanans about coronavirus-related scams that have been emerging in other parts of the country, and urged them to be aware of potential impacts to their financial health as well. “Scammers are taking advantage of coronavirus fears in other parts of the country, and it’s important to be wary of con artists who want to capitalize on the uncertainty that accompanies

lotter ( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department March 23-29. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: March 23 Andrea Rose Medicinetop- Jackson, 40, female, 400 U.S. Highway 2, public intoxication and theft,, tribal court. Jennifer Youpee, 36, female, sheriff’s office, warrant,

TC Energy Corporation announced Tuesday, March 31, that it will proceed with construction of the Keystone XL Pipeline Project, resulting in an investment of approximately US$8.0 billion into the North American economy. “We appreciate the ongoing backing of landowners, customers, Indigenous groups and numerous partners in the U.S. and Canada who helped us secure project support and key regulatory

According to a resolution passed Monday, March 23, by the Fort Peck Tribes Executive Board, all enrolled tribal members must be off the streets reservation-wide between the hours of 10 p.m. and 5 a.m. The resolution was passed in response to the COVID-19 virus and the attempt to help curb the spread of the virus. It enacts a reservation- wide curfew that prohibits enrolled “tribal members

The Wolf Point City Council held a special meeting Monday, March 23. Approximately 150 people viewed the meeting, which was livestreamed on Facebook. Mayor Chris Dschaak sat in the council chambers with only assistant clerk Jhona Peterson to take notes and Wolf Point Police Chief Jeff Harada present. Councilpersons Dean Mahlum, Laurie Evans, Craig Rodenberg, Tina Bets His Medicine and John Plestina

Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office Deputy Damon Sadler graduated from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy in Helena over the weekend. RCSO Undersheriff John Summers told the Northern Plains Independent that Sadler’s class was expedited as part of the state’s response to the COVID-19 crisis. “The academy was condensed and his class was pushed through a few weeks early due to the coronavirus

Judge David Cybulski issued a notice March 24 closing the Roosevelt County Courtroom in response to the COVID-19 crisis. According to the notice, the courtroom will be locked and closed to the public indefinitely. Lawyers and other hearing participants will be able to participate by telephone, utilizing the Montana Judicial Video Network. Lori Cole, Judicial Assistant for Chief Justice Mike