The area, through Nemont, will benefit through the USDA’s Reconnect grants for broadband expansion. U.S. Sen. Jon Tester, D-Mont., has announced that Nemont is a recipient of a $24.5 million grant to improve service in Roosevelt County, Valley County and the Fort Peck Indian Reservation. The impact includes 1,068 people, 25 businesses and 282 farms. In addition, Reservation Telephone Cooperative

Froid School Aug. 17: Hamburgers on buns, baked beans, macaroni salad, and watermelon. Aug. 18: Taco salad, refried beans, taco bar and fruit. Aug. 19: Chicken strips, fries, vegetable and fruit. *** Culbertson School Aug. 17: Breakfast: French toast sticks and sausage links. Lunch: Hotdogs, chips, peaches and ice cream. Aug. 18: Breakfast: Ham and cheese croissants. Lunch: Chicken

total doses have been administered as of Friday, Aug. 5. There are 5,594 fully immunized for 51 percent of the county’s eligible population for vaccination. In Valley County, 8,485 total doses have been administered. There are 3,288 fully immunized for 45 percent of the county’s population eligible for vaccination. In Daniels County, 1,827 total doses have been administered. There

Humanities Montana is currently welcoming applications for the Humanities Montana board of directors. A press release from the organization states, “Because we are a statewide nonprofit organization, our board represents the diverse geographic regions and demographic makeup of today’s Montana and strives to sustain a balance among scholars, educators and cultural leaders in the humanities,