Brush Lake State Park, Region 6’s only state park, is not yet open for day-use or camping, and will remain closed through May 14, opening on May 15. Normally, the park is open May 1 to Nov. 1. The gate into the park is signed and locked at this time. “We apologize that the park has to be closed just as we are starting to get nice spring weather,” says Chris Dantic, park manager for Brush

The U.S. Census Bureau announced this week that Montana will be one of the few states in the nation to resume update leave operations this week. Update leave is a census operation that delivers census questionnaires directly to you in mainly rural and remote areas of the country. Montana has among the highest percentage of update leave in the country. During this operation, census employees will

“Breakfast is the most important meal of the day.” Studies have shown that children who eat something for breakfast are better learners. Children who have eaten breakfast are more likely to have better concentration, have more problem-solving skills, and better hand-eye coordination. Smart choices for breakfast include whole grains, fruit and low-fat dairy products. The whole grains and

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers announced dayuse and multi-purpose recreation areas around Fort Peck Lake opened May 1 to normal activities, following physical distancing and group limitations to reduce spread of COVID-19. The opening applies to all USACE-managed sites, such as: McGuire Creek, Nelson Creek, Devils Creek, Crooked Creek, Fourchette Bay, Bonetrail, Pines and multi-use recreation

The Montana Department of Justice recently announced that Brian Frost has been hired as its new missing persons specialist. This position works closely with local, state, federal, and tribal law enforcement and families on missing person cases, and was created by the 2019 Legislature as part of Hanna’s Act (House Bill 21). “Brian has excellent communication skills, an outstanding work

Poplar, Culbertson and Frazer will each have contested school board trustee elections this May. Poplar and Culbertson will have voting available from noon to 8 p.m. on May 5 at their schools. Absentee ballots can be received from school clerks. Voters in Poplar will decide on two trustee positions. Incumbents Jestin Dupree and Doug Marottek are seeking re-election. Thomas Brown is the challenger

Assiniboine and Sioux Rural Water Supply System general manager Ashleigh Weeks reported, 'the Eagle Shield Water Treatment plant and other facilities of ASRWSS are functioning normally during the coronavirus crisis. Water treatment plant operators, field staff and office staff are taking sound protective measures to avoid infection and absence from their regular duties. Water users will continue

The Wolf Point School District board of trustees held a special meeting Monday, April 27. Trustees Corey Reum, Janice Wemmer-Kegley, Lanette Clark and Mark Zilkoski were in attendance, as were chair Mark Kurokawa and vice chair Linda L. Hansen. Superintendent Loverty Erickson was also present. More than 50 district and school staff members and members of the public viewed the meeting. Following

( Publisher’s Note: The following blotter includes the activities of the Wolf Point police and fire department April 20-26. All those cited or arrested are presumed innocent.) Citations were issued to: April 20 Sixteen-year-old male, 300 block of Custer Street, minor in possession, tribal court. Fourteen-year-old female, 300 block of Custer Street, minor in possession, tribal court.