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Montana To Receive $80 Million In Multi-State Opioid Settlement

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced that Montana will receive $80 million in the final approval of the multistate settlement holding the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors — Cardinal, McKesso and AmerisourceBergen — and Johnson & Johnson accountable for their roles in fueling the national opioid epidemic and the harm it has caused. The settlement

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Montana To Receive $80 Million In Multi-State Opioid Settlement

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has announced that Montana will receive $80 million in the final approval of the multistate settlement holding the nation’s three major pharmaceutical distributors — Cardinal, McKesso and AmerisourceBergen — and Johnson & Johnson accountable for their roles in fueling the national opioid epidemic and the harm it has caused. The settlement

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Posted on March 3, 2022

DPHHS Urges Montanans To Check For Recalled Infant Formula

Department of Public Health and Human Services officials have announced a voluntary recall of several specific products for infants and babies has been issued by Abbott, the maker of Similac formulas and other nutritional products, due to a concern over possible contamination at a single manufacturing facility in Michigan. The formulas identified in this recall have been found in stores across Montana,

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DPHHS Urges Montanans To Check For Recalled Infant Formula

Department of Public Health and Human Services officials have announced a voluntary recall of several specific products for infants and babies has been issued by Abbott, the maker of Similac formulas and other nutritional products, due to a concern over possible contamination at a single manufacturing facility in Michigan. The formulas identified in this recall have been found in stores across Montana,

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Posted on March 3, 2022

Lonefight Makes Not Guilty Plea To Drug Charge

Jamie Marie Lonefight, 65, of Plentywood, made a not guilty plea on charges of possession with intent to distribute. Lonefight appeared in Great Falls before U.S. Magistrate Judge John T. Johnston on Feb. 22. According to court documents, beginning in approximately January 2019 and continuing until on or about July 15, 2019, in Plentywood and within Sheridan County, Lonefight knowingly possessed

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Lonefight Makes Not Guilty Plea To Drug Charge

Jamie Marie Lonefight, 65, of Plentywood, made a not guilty plea on charges of possession with intent to distribute. Lonefight appeared in Great Falls before U.S. Magistrate Judge John T. Johnston on Feb. 22. According to court documents, beginning in approximately January 2019 and continuing until on or about July 15, 2019, in Plentywood and within Sheridan County, Lonefight knowingly possessed

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Posted on March 3, 2022

Shakespeare In The Parks To Celebrate 50th Season

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, a program of Montana State University, has announced the plays the troupe will perform for its 50th season. The season officially kicked off in February with Montana Shakes! performing “Bottom’s Dream” for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. The summer tour will feature productions of “King Lear” and “Twelfth Night” across Montana and

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Shakespeare In The Parks To Celebrate 50th Season

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, a program of Montana State University, has announced the plays the troupe will perform for its 50th season. The season officially kicked off in February with Montana Shakes! performing “Bottom’s Dream” for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. The summer tour will feature productions of “King Lear” and “Twelfth Night” across Montana and

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Posted on March 3, 2022

Senior Kinzie Appreciates Meeting People, Animals

Wolf Point High School senior Claire Kinzie finds pleasure in meeting new people whether it’s through activities or her after-school job. Kinzie’s activities include being a member of the school’s swing choir and serving as manager for the girls’ basketball squad. “I like all the songs we do and the people in class,” Kinzie said of swing choir. We are able to make new friends

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Senior Kinzie Appreciates Meeting People, Animals

Wolf Point High School senior Claire Kinzie finds pleasure in meeting new people whether it’s through activities or her after-school job. Kinzie’s activities include being a member of the school’s swing choir and serving as manager for the girls’ basketball squad. “I like all the songs we do and the people in class,” Kinzie said of swing choir. We are able to make new friends

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Posted on March 3, 2022

County Experiences Large Syphilis Outbreak

The number of syphilis cases in Roosevelt County and on the Fort Peck Reservation has reached historic amounts during 2021 and the start of 2022. “This is an unreal jump that we have here,” Frances Hayes, communicable diseases nurse for Roosevelt County, said. “I don’t even know how to describe it. It is very concerning in a community this size.” During the year 2020, there were

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County Experiences Large Syphilis Outbreak

The number of syphilis cases in Roosevelt County and on the Fort Peck Reservation has reached historic amounts during 2021 and the start of 2022. “This is an unreal jump that we have here,” Frances Hayes, communicable diseases nurse for Roosevelt County, said. “I don’t even know how to describe it. It is very concerning in a community this size.” During the year 2020, there were

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Posted on March 3, 2022

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals March 3: Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, fruit salad and dessert. March 8: Meatloaf, baked potatoes, mixed vegetables and dessert. March 10: Chicken cordon bleu, fried rice, Oriental vegetables and dessert.

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Wolf Point Congregate Meals March 3: Biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, fruit salad and dessert. March 8: Meatloaf, baked potatoes, mixed vegetables and dessert. March 10: Chicken cordon bleu, fried rice, Oriental vegetables and dessert.

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Posted on March 3, 2022

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Lustre School March 7: Tacos. March 8: Meatball subs. March 9: Hot dogs. March 10: Chicken and rice. March 11: Chicken burgers. *** Frontier School March 7: Taco casserole. March 8: Chicken drummies and mashed potatoes with gravy. March 9: Cheeseburgers and fries. March 10: Tuna salad croissants. March 11: Turkey BLTs and smile fries. *** Wolf Point School March 7: Breakfast:

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Lustre School March 7: Tacos. March 8: Meatball subs. March 9: Hot dogs. March 10: Chicken and rice. March 11: Chicken burgers. *** Frontier School March 7: Taco casserole. March 8: Chicken drummies and mashed potatoes with gravy. March 9: Cheeseburgers and fries. March 10: Tuna salad croissants. March 11: Turkey BLTs and smile fries. *** Wolf Point School March 7: Breakfast:

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Posted on March 3, 2022

Shakespeare In The Parks To Celebrate 50th Season

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, a program of Montana State University, has announced the plays the troupe will perform for its 50th season. The season officially kicked off in February with Montana Shakes! performing Bottom’s Dream for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. The summer tour will feature productions of King Lear and Twelfth Night across Montana and neighboring

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Shakespeare In The Parks To Celebrate 50th Season

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks, a program of Montana State University, has announced the plays the troupe will perform for its 50th season. The season officially kicked off in February with Montana Shakes! performing Bottom’s Dream for children in kindergarten through sixth grade. The summer tour will feature productions of King Lear and Twelfth Night across Montana and neighboring

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Posted on March 3, 2022

Council Considers Renaming Custer Street

The Wolf Point City Council held their regular meeting Feb. 22. During the streets and alleys committee report, ideas for renaming Custer Street were discussed. Councilman Lance Fourstar told the council, “We have an opportunity to recognize our heritage here.” Fourstar suggested a motion to create a mechanism for surveying the residents of Custer Street. Any final name changes can be

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Council Considers Renaming Custer Street

The Wolf Point City Council held their regular meeting Feb. 22. During the streets and alleys committee report, ideas for renaming Custer Street were discussed. Councilman Lance Fourstar told the council, “We have an opportunity to recognize our heritage here.” Fourstar suggested a motion to create a mechanism for surveying the residents of Custer Street. Any final name changes can be

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Posted on March 3, 2022

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Montana To Receive $80 Million In Multi-State Opioid Settlement

Montana To Receive $80 Million In Multi-State Opioid Settlement

DPHHS Urges Montanans To Check For Recalled Infant Formula

DPHHS Urges Montanans To Check For Recalled Infant Formula

Lonefight Makes Not Guilty Plea To Drug Charge

Lonefight Makes Not Guilty Plea To Drug Charge

Shakespeare In The Parks To Celebrate 50th Season

Shakespeare In The Parks To Celebrate 50th Season

Senior Kinzie Appreciates Meeting People, Animals

Senior Kinzie Appreciates Meeting People, Animals

County Experiences Large Syphilis Outbreak

County Experiences Large Syphilis Outbreak

Senior Menus

Senior Menus

School Menus

School Menus

Shakespeare In The Parks To Celebrate 50th Season

Shakespeare In The Parks To Celebrate 50th Season

Council Considers Renaming Custer Street

Council Considers Renaming Custer Street

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