The week of May 3-8 has been set aside to appreciate the contributions that Elks Lodges across the nation make for the benefit of youth activities. Wolf Point Mayor Chris Dschaak has signed a proclamation for Elks National Youth Week. Jeff Presser, Exalted Ruler for the Wolf Point Elks Lodge, noted that supporting area youth is a consistent priority of the organization. Local involvement

Wolf Point Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture director Jan Bryan presents the “first dollar” to staff (from left) Don Kurokawa, Mikel Sansaver and Luke Pedersen. The marijuana dispensary is located at 219 Main St. Business hours are 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Saturday. has a sister store in Missoula. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

Roosevelt County Fire Warden Mike Olson told the Northern Plains Independent that agencies and resources from across the state were deployed to fight a large fire originating east of Poplar April 30. The fire jumped the Missouri River near Brockton Friday. Fire containment efforts continued in Roosevelt and Richland counties continued over the weekend. Approximately 4,997 acres burned, said Olson.