National Weather Service Glasgow meteorologist Rich Maliawco told the Community News at press time Monday, Jan. 20, that the worst of the cold snap felt statewide since Sunday morning has lifted, with slightly warmer temps settling in through the weekend. According to Maliawco, the lowest temps were recorded Monday morning around 7 a.m. Wolf Point saw a low of -18 degrees with wind chills of

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