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Youth Waterfowl, Pheasant Weekend Approaches

Montana’s young hunters and their hunting mentors will have a special treat the weekend of Sep. 26-27, when they can take advantage of a statewide youth-only waterfowl and pheasant hunt. Licensed hunters or apprentice hunters, 15 and under, will be able to hunt ducks, mergansers, geese, coots and pheasants statewide on these two days. The two-day youth hunt is open to legally licensed 12-

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Youth Waterfowl, Pheasant Weekend Approaches

Montana’s young hunters and their hunting mentors will have a special treat the weekend of Sep. 26-27, when they can take advantage of a statewide youth-only waterfowl and pheasant hunt. Licensed hunters or apprentice hunters, 15 and under, will be able to hunt ducks, mergansers, geese, coots and pheasants statewide on these two days. The two-day youth hunt is open to legally licensed 12-

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Posted on October 1, 2020

Wolf Point Boys Capture Top Honors at Culbertson Meet

Wolf Point’s boys emerged as the winning team at the Culbertson Invitational cross-country meet Saturday morning, Sept. 26. Zander Ackerman, a senior, led the Wolves with time of 17:14.30 for second place despite extremely windy conditions. Samuel Smith of Richey/Lambert finished first at 16:53.80. “It was a pretty good performance, especially with all the wind,” Ackerman said of his

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Wolf Point Boys Capture Top Honors at Culbertson Meet

Wolf Point’s boys emerged as the winning team at the Culbertson Invitational cross-country meet Saturday morning, Sept. 26. Zander Ackerman, a senior, led the Wolves with time of 17:14.30 for second place despite extremely windy conditions. Samuel Smith of Richey/Lambert finished first at 16:53.80. “It was a pretty good performance, especially with all the wind,” Ackerman said of his

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Posted on October 1, 2020

Wolf Point Loses Football Contest Against Colstrip

The Wolf Point Wolves suffered a 48-7 football loss at Colstrip on Friday night, Sept. 25. “We just didn’t play well,” Wolf Point coach Ryan Wilson said. “We had a lot of turnovers. Mental mistakes hurt us. Colstrip played tough.” Scoring Wolf Point’s touchdown was Austin Wilson. Leaders in rushing for the Wolves were Wilson with 69 yards and Braeden Toavs with 30 yards.

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Wolf Point Loses Football Contest Against Colstrip

The Wolf Point Wolves suffered a 48-7 football loss at Colstrip on Friday night, Sept. 25. “We just didn’t play well,” Wolf Point coach Ryan Wilson said. “We had a lot of turnovers. Mental mistakes hurt us. Colstrip played tough.” Scoring Wolf Point’s touchdown was Austin Wilson. Leaders in rushing for the Wolves were Wilson with 69 yards and Braeden Toavs with 30 yards.

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Posted on October 1, 2020

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Lustre Christian’s Tiara serves during last week’s match in Culbertson. The Lions dropped the conference match in three sets. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Lustre Christian’s Tiara serves during last week’s match in Culbertson. The Lions dropped the conference match in three sets. (Photo by Bill Vander Weele)

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Posted on October 1, 2020

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Wolf Point’s Braeden gains yards against Colstrip on Friday night. The Wolves’ record fell to 0-2. (Photo by Brandi Burshia)

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Wolf Point’s Braeden gains yards against Colstrip on Friday night. The Wolves’ record fell to 0-2. (Photo by Brandi Burshia)

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Posted on October 1, 2020

Suicide Prevention Bills Pass House

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed two suicide prevention bills Sept. 28. “These bills are badly needed by a nation working to emerge from an unprecedented health and economic crisis. And it’s badly needed in Montana where, tragically, we have one of the highest rates of suicide in the country,” Congressman Greg Gianforte said. “I’m glad we’ve been able to work

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Suicide Prevention Bills Pass House

The U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed two suicide prevention bills Sept. 28. “These bills are badly needed by a nation working to emerge from an unprecedented health and economic crisis. And it’s badly needed in Montana where, tragically, we have one of the highest rates of suicide in the country,” Congressman Greg Gianforte said. “I’m glad we’ve been able to work

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Posted on October 1, 2020

Bill Honoring Fallen Airmen Passes House

A bipartisan measure honoring four fallen airmen, the B-47 Ridge Designation Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously Sept. 21. The bill enjoyed bipartisan support from Montana’s congressional delegation. “In 1962, four brave airmen tragically lost their lives in service to our country, and today, we are one step closer to honoring their legacy,” U.S. Representative Greg

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Bill Honoring Fallen Airmen Passes House

A bipartisan measure honoring four fallen airmen, the B-47 Ridge Designation Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously Sept. 21. The bill enjoyed bipartisan support from Montana’s congressional delegation. “In 1962, four brave airmen tragically lost their lives in service to our country, and today, we are one step closer to honoring their legacy,” U.S. Representative Greg

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Posted on October 1, 2020

How Families Are Keeping Halloween From Turning Into A COVID Nightmare

Kaiser Health News For Laura Stoutingburg and her family, Halloween has always been a monthlong celebration of corn mazes, pumpkin patches and, of course, trick-or-treating in their suburban Denver, Colo., neighborhood. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the mother of two to change their plans. “Traditional trick-or-treating house to house does not feel like a smart choice

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How Families Are Keeping Halloween From Turning Into A COVID Nightmare

Kaiser Health News For Laura Stoutingburg and her family, Halloween has always been a monthlong celebration of corn mazes, pumpkin patches and, of course, trick-or-treating in their suburban Denver, Colo., neighborhood. However, the COVID-19 pandemic has forced the mother of two to change their plans. “Traditional trick-or-treating house to house does not feel like a smart choice

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Posted on October 1, 2020

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Workers from Build Pro Construction boarded up windows at Wolf Point’s Monday, Sept. 28. The store has been closed since the weekend due to staff exposure to COVID-19. A break-in was attempted Sunday, Sept. 27. (Submitted photo)

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Workers from Build Pro Construction boarded up windows at Wolf Point’s Monday, Sept. 28. The store has been closed since the weekend due to staff exposure to COVID-19. A break-in was attempted Sunday, Sept. 27. (Submitted photo)

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Posted on October 1, 2020

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Youth Waterfowl, Pheasant Weekend Approaches

Youth Waterfowl, Pheasant Weekend Approaches

Wolf Point Boys Capture Top Honors at Culbertson Meet

Wolf Point Boys Capture Top Honors at Culbertson Meet

Wolf Point Loses Football Contest Against Colstrip

Wolf Point Loses Football Contest Against Colstrip

Whitmus

Whitmus

Toavs

Toavs

Suicide Prevention Bills Pass House

Suicide Prevention Bills Pass House

Bill Honoring Fallen Airmen Passes House

Bill Honoring Fallen Airmen Passes House

How Families Are Keeping Halloween From Turning Into A COVID Nightmare

How Families Are Keeping Halloween From Turning Into A COVID Nightmare

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Town Pump

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Roosevelt County/Fort Peck Tribes See Dramatic Rise In COVID-19 Cases

Roosevelt County/Fort Peck Tribes See Dramatic Rise In COVID-19 Cases

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