MSU Extension and the Fort Peck Tribes Natural Resources Department will offer a Winter Agriculture Series focusing on livestock related topics. The seminar will take place on Tuesday, Dec. 20, at the Sherman Inn in Wolf Point from 12:30-4 p.m. A meal will be provided as well as three pesticide applicator points available. The training will start with livestock pest management, Wendy Becker-MSU

Area residents who are served by Montana-Dakota Utilities should brace themselves for higher electric bills. MDU filed with the Montana Public Service Commission on Nov. 4, a request to increase electric prices. If the request is approved, the monthly bill for a typical non-space heating residential customer would increase by about $17. MDU officials report the primary reason for the request