Montana Farmers Union has announced Megan Torgerson as the keynote speaker for the grassroots farm organization’s Eastern Montana Women’s Conference and April Martin as the keynote for the Western Montana Women’s Conference. The popular women’s conferences are scheduled for Jan. 31 through Feb. 2 in Malta and Feb. 7-9 in Fairmont and focus on professional and personal growth for rural

For those hitting the road ahead of Christmas or getting last minute gifts, Santa has delivered. Motorists will likely see a national average price of gas of $2.95 per gallon on Christmas, the lowest we’ve seen on Christmas Day since 2020, according to Gas-Buddy, the leading fuel savings platform saving North American drivers the most money on gas. After waiting years for the national average

Calendars featuring drawings by artist Don Greytak are available from the Montana 4-H Foundation as a fundraiser to support 4-H youth programs. The Montana 4-H Greytak 2025 calendar features the artist’s pencil drawings of agricultural life in Montana and has been a traditional fundraiser for more than 30 years. Calendars cost $15. They are sold by 4-H members and are available at most Montana

The Culbertson School Board met in regular session on Monday, Dec. 16. Trustees present were Ian Walker (chair), Wendy Becker, Amber Fox, Chris Petersen and Lisa Steppler, as well as representatives Nicole Simonsen, Mike Olson, Janessa Parenteau and Lora Finnicum. Visitors were recognized. Reports were presented. Elementary/Junior High Science Fair is scheduled for Feb. 6. January will be

Culbertson Dec. 27: Polish sausages, gems, vegetables and dessert. Dec. 31: Spaghetti, garlic bread, vegetables and dessert. Jan. 3: French dip sandwiches, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. *** Bainville Dec. 26: Fried chicken, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Dec. 31: Hamburger steaks, mashed potatoes, vegetables and dessert. Jan. 2: Chicken enchiladas, rice,

Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced he is seeking public comment on applicants to fill the vacancy in the Seventh Judicial District (Dawson, Prairie, McCone, Richland, and Wibaux counties). Members of the public can provide letters of support or other comments regarding the applicants through Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025, at 5 p.m. The governor has received four applications from the following attorneys,

A retirement celebration is planned for outgoing Roosevelt County Commissioner Gary Macdonald Tuesday, Dec. 31, at the commissioners’ office in the courthouse in Wolf Point. The gathering will begin at noon. All are welcome. Call 406-653-6246 for more information.