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Blackfeet Nation Looks To Address Fentanyl Problem With Task Force

The Blackfeet Tribal Business Council declared a State of Emergency last Tuesday after 17 fentanyl overdoses, and four deaths were reported on the reservation during the week of March 14 alone. “We would like the community to be aware of the street drug Fentanyl and its potency. Fentanyl can be as small as a grain of salt that can result in overdose and or death,” a press release from the

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Blackfeet Nation Looks To Address Fentanyl Problem With Task Force

The Blackfeet Tribal Business Council declared a State of Emergency last Tuesday after 17 fentanyl overdoses, and four deaths were reported on the reservation during the week of March 14 alone. “We would like the community to be aware of the street drug Fentanyl and its potency. Fentanyl can be as small as a grain of salt that can result in overdose and or death,” a press release from the

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Posted on April 14, 2022

Piocos Runs Unopposed For County Attorney Position

After being appointed the Roosevelt County attorney last February by the Roosevelt County Commissioners, Frank Piocos is running unopposed for the position in this year’s election. “I filed the first day,” Piocos said of his interest in serving as county attorney. Prior to becoming the county attorney, Piocos served as deputy county attorney under Jim Patch and then under Austin Knudsen.

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Piocos Runs Unopposed For County Attorney Position

After being appointed the Roosevelt County attorney last February by the Roosevelt County Commissioners, Frank Piocos is running unopposed for the position in this year’s election. “I filed the first day,” Piocos said of his interest in serving as county attorney. Prior to becoming the county attorney, Piocos served as deputy county attorney under Jim Patch and then under Austin Knudsen.

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Posted on April 14, 2022

Native American Caucus Member Visits WPHS

Wolf Point Native American Studies teacher Tressa Welch hosted Native American Caucus member Tyson Runningwolf April 7. Runningwolf is a legislative member with the Montana House representing District 16. Welch told the Northern Plains Independent that Runningwolf spoke to students about contemporary Indian issues like poor quality healthcare, education, housing, etc., as well as topics like

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Native American Caucus Member Visits WPHS

Wolf Point Native American Studies teacher Tressa Welch hosted Native American Caucus member Tyson Runningwolf April 7. Runningwolf is a legislative member with the Montana House representing District 16. Welch told the Northern Plains Independent that Runningwolf spoke to students about contemporary Indian issues like poor quality healthcare, education, housing, etc., as well as topics like

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Posted on April 14, 2022

Poplar Man Sentenced For Stabbings

A Poplar man who admitted to stabbing two individuals at a Wolf Point residence was sentenced last week to three years and two months in prison, to be followed by two years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Dewayne C. Shoots Jr., 29, pleaded guilty in December 2021 to an indictment charging him with two counts of assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Chief

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Poplar Man Sentenced For Stabbings

A Poplar man who admitted to stabbing two individuals at a Wolf Point residence was sentenced last week to three years and two months in prison, to be followed by two years of supervised release, U.S. Attorney Leif M. Johnson said. Dewayne C. Shoots Jr., 29, pleaded guilty in December 2021 to an indictment charging him with two counts of assault resulting in serious bodily injury. Chief

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Posted on April 14, 2022

Optimist Egg Hunt Set For Saturday

The Optimist Club of Wolf Point is hosting their annual Easter egg hunt at the Faith Home lawn Saturday, April 16. The Easter Bunny will be hopping into Wolf Point at 11 a.m. Historically, Optimist members have placed as many as 3,000 eggs in the grass with candy and small prizes. If inclement weather forces a postponement, the event will be rescheduled for Saturday, April 23. Faith Home

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Optimist Egg Hunt Set For Saturday

The Optimist Club of Wolf Point is hosting their annual Easter egg hunt at the Faith Home lawn Saturday, April 16. The Easter Bunny will be hopping into Wolf Point at 11 a.m. Historically, Optimist members have placed as many as 3,000 eggs in the grass with candy and small prizes. If inclement weather forces a postponement, the event will be rescheduled for Saturday, April 23. Faith Home

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Posted on April 14, 2022

Knudsen Leads Brief Against Firearm Accessory Ban

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of 21 other state attorneys general in defense of the Second Amendment, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to rule against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rulemaking that would immediately transform hundreds of thousands of law-abiding gun owners into criminals. The attorneys general filed an amicus brief last

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Knudsen Leads Brief Against Firearm Accessory Ban

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of 21 other state attorneys general in defense of the Second Amendment, asking the U.S. Supreme Court to rule against the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives rulemaking that would immediately transform hundreds of thousands of law-abiding gun owners into criminals. The attorneys general filed an amicus brief last

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Posted on April 14, 2022

Erickson Wins MSU Native American Leadership Award

Six Montana State University students including Journey Erickson of Wolf Point have been selected for awards given by the university’s Department of Native American Studies and the American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success Program to honor academic excellence, community service and leadership. “Our office, with the support of the NAS Department, is pleased to announce we have selected

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Erickson Wins MSU Native American Leadership Award

Six Montana State University students including Journey Erickson of Wolf Point have been selected for awards given by the university’s Department of Native American Studies and the American Indian/Alaska Native Student Success Program to honor academic excellence, community service and leadership. “Our office, with the support of the NAS Department, is pleased to announce we have selected

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Posted on April 14, 2022

Gianforte Urges Streamlining Educator Licensing

Ahead of the Montana Board of Public Education’s next meeting, Gov. Greg Gianforte urges the board to streamline educator licensure to improve recruitment of more high-quality teachers for Montana students. The licensure reforms will eliminate barriers highly qualified educators face as they seek to teach Montana kids. “Montana is facing a critical shortage of K-12 educators. While we take

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Gianforte Urges Streamlining Educator Licensing

Ahead of the Montana Board of Public Education’s next meeting, Gov. Greg Gianforte urges the board to streamline educator licensure to improve recruitment of more high-quality teachers for Montana students. The licensure reforms will eliminate barriers highly qualified educators face as they seek to teach Montana kids. “Montana is facing a critical shortage of K-12 educators. While we take

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Posted on April 14, 2022

School Menus

Lustre School April 18: Easter break. No school. April 19: Breakfast. April 20: Hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes. April 21: Curry chicken. April 22: Tater tot casserole. *** Frontier School April 18: Cook’s choice. April 19: Tater tot casserole. April 20: Mandarin chicken salad. April 21: Egg rolls and rice. April 22: Biscuits and gravy and sausage links. ***

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School Menus

Lustre School April 18: Easter break. No school. April 19: Breakfast. April 20: Hamburger gravy over mashed potatoes. April 21: Curry chicken. April 22: Tater tot casserole. *** Frontier School April 18: Cook’s choice. April 19: Tater tot casserole. April 20: Mandarin chicken salad. April 21: Egg rolls and rice. April 22: Biscuits and gravy and sausage links. ***

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Posted on April 14, 2022

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals April 14: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, vegetable and dessert. April 19: Pork chops, cheesy hash browns, broccoli and dessert. April 21: Baked potato bar, pasta salad and dessert.

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals April 14: Turkey, mashed potatoes, gravy, dressing, vegetable and dessert. April 19: Pork chops, cheesy hash browns, broccoli and dessert. April 21: Baked potato bar, pasta salad and dessert.

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Posted on April 14, 2022

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Blackfeet Nation Looks To Address Fentanyl Problem With Task Force

Blackfeet Nation Looks To Address Fentanyl Problem With Task Force

Piocos Runs Unopposed For County Attorney Position

Piocos Runs Unopposed For County Attorney Position

Native American Caucus Member Visits WPHS

Native American Caucus Member Visits WPHS

Poplar Man Sentenced For Stabbings

Poplar Man Sentenced For Stabbings

Optimist Egg Hunt Set For Saturday

Optimist Egg Hunt Set For Saturday

Knudsen Leads Brief Against Firearm Accessory Ban

Knudsen Leads Brief Against Firearm Accessory Ban

Erickson Wins MSU Native American Leadership Award

Erickson Wins MSU Native American Leadership Award

Gianforte Urges Streamlining Educator Licensing

Gianforte Urges Streamlining Educator Licensing

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School Menus

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