For those of us old enough to remember or to watch reruns of the 1950s classic Dragnet, we can easily recall Sgt. Friday’s quote, “Just the facts, ma’am.” That quote became locked into America’s lexicon, highlighting a simple ask of all of us to be honest with each other. The facts unfolding before us regarding COVID-19 are no different. The risks are real. Epidemiologists have estimated

Beginning April 3, members of the Montana National Guard have been screening incoming travelers at train stations in Whitefish, Havre, Shelby and Wolf Point. They will also have a presence at airports in Bozeman, Billings, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, Kalispell and Missoula. Seventy-three members of state Air Force and Army National Guard units were activated at the direction of Governor

A decision could come this week on whether or not there will be late, shortened high school spring sports seasons. Spring seasons have been in limbo since mid-March when the Montana High School Association postponed the start of spring prep athletics until further notice due to concerns after the first four positive results of testing in Montana for COVID-19. MHSA also halted all state basketball

Due to a significant reduction in privately owned vehicle and pedestrian traffic along our northern border, U.S. Customs and Border Protection temporarily reduced the hours of operation at six ports of entry in Montana beginning Monday, April 6. With the “essential only” travel restrictions imposed on March 21 in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, cross-border travel has significantly declined.

The Roosevelt County Commissioners held their regular public meeting Tuesday, April 7. Attendance was allowed by phone. Minutes were approved for special administrative meetings on April 1 and 3. The establishment of a unified incident command structure was approved. Member organizations include the Fort Peck Tribes, Indian Health Services and Roosevelt County Health Department. Commissioner

enus Froid Senior Congregate Meals April 8: Teriyaki chicken and dessert. April 13: Spaghetti and dessert. April 15: Roast beef and dessert. Bainville Senior Congregate Meals April 9: Baked fish, french fries, vegetable and dessert. April 14: Turkey and dressing, mashed potatoes, vegetable and dessert. April 16: Tator tot casserole, vegetable and dessert. Culbertson Senior

Deputy Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen announced Monday that the Montana Secretary of State’s Office will waive the late filing fee for businesses until July 15, 2020, in response to the emergency order related to the Coronavirus. Businesses can file their 2020 annual reports online at sosmt.gov. “We will continue our mission to help commerce thrive and promote democracy by serving our

The U.S. Small Business Administration has launched the Paycheck Protection Program, a $349 billion emergency loan program created last week with the President’s signing of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. The program provides forgivable loans up to $10 million to small businesses left financially distressed by the Coronavirus pandemic. The loans, which will be administered

The recent stay-at-home order from Governor Steve Bullock and quarantine orders from county boards of health have prompted some area residents to speculate about local enforcement strategies and related policies for area law enforcement agencies. Roosevelt County Attorney Austin Knudsen responded to questions via social media March 27: “Roosevelt County citizens: County leaders have received