14 April 2022

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Piocos Runs Unopposed  For County Attorney Position

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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Native American Caucus  Member Visits WPHS

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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Erickson Wins MSU Native  American Leadership Award

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