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Montana Wheat, Barley Committee Hires Executive Vice President

The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee has announced that Kent Kupfner has been chosen as the new executive vice president. “I’m excited to continue promoting Montana’s top commodities to the rest of the world,” said Kupfner. “The wheat and barley industry has been a part of my life for many years, and I’m thrilled to enter the next chapter in my career. Working on behalf of Montana’s

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Montana Wheat, Barley Committee Hires Executive Vice President

The Montana Wheat and Barley Committee has announced that Kent Kupfner has been chosen as the new executive vice president. “I’m excited to continue promoting Montana’s top commodities to the rest of the world,” said Kupfner. “The wheat and barley industry has been a part of my life for many years, and I’m thrilled to enter the next chapter in my career. Working on behalf of Montana’s

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Posted on December 1, 2022

County Reports 15 Active COVID Cases

Roosevelt County reported 15 active COVID cases as of Friday, Nov. 25. There have been 3,742 total cases in the county. Area Statistics Daniels County had one active case as of Friday, Nov. 25. The county has 449 cumulative cases. Valley County reported eight active cases as of Friday, Nov. 25. The county has 2,065 cumulative cases. In McCone County, there were zero active cases as of Friday,

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County Reports 15 Active COVID Cases

Roosevelt County reported 15 active COVID cases as of Friday, Nov. 25. There have been 3,742 total cases in the county. Area Statistics Daniels County had one active case as of Friday, Nov. 25. The county has 449 cumulative cases. Valley County reported eight active cases as of Friday, Nov. 25. The county has 2,065 cumulative cases. In McCone County, there were zero active cases as of Friday,

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Posted on December 1, 2022

Editorial

Northern Plains Independent Staff After he failed to move to Roosevelt County prior to the 2022 elections, one has to wonder if Frank Piocos truly wants to serve the county residents as its county attorney. Last week, Northern Plains Independent publisher Darla Downs filed an affidavit of individual challenging that Piocos was a legal elector in Roosevelt County. To earn election to any county

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Northern Plains Independent Staff After he failed to move to Roosevelt County prior to the 2022 elections, one has to wonder if Frank Piocos truly wants to serve the county residents as its county attorney. Last week, Northern Plains Independent publisher Darla Downs filed an affidavit of individual challenging that Piocos was a legal elector in Roosevelt County. To earn election to any county

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Posted on December 1, 2022

Secretary Of State Appeals Election Laws Ruling

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court Tuesday, Nov. 22, challenging the rulings of a district court judge who overturned four election administration laws passed by the 2021 Legislature. The notice marks the continuation of a legal battle that began in April 2021, just a day after Gov. Greg Gianforte signed two of the bills into law. Three

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Secretary Of State Appeals Election Laws Ruling

Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen filed an appeal with the state Supreme Court Tuesday, Nov. 22, challenging the rulings of a district court judge who overturned four election administration laws passed by the 2021 Legislature. The notice marks the continuation of a legal battle that began in April 2021, just a day after Gov. Greg Gianforte signed two of the bills into law. Three

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Posted on December 1, 2022

Clerk And Recorder Investigating County Attorney’s Residence

Roosevelt County Clerk and Recorder Cheryl Hansen said Monday, Nov. 28, that her office has begun its investigation in to a complaint filed claiming that Roosevelt County Attorney Frank Piocos falsely filed as an elector for the 2022 election. Roosevelt County resident and Northern Plains Independent publisher Darla Downs filed an affidavit of individual challenging an elector which claims that

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Clerk And Recorder Investigating County Attorney’s Residence

Roosevelt County Clerk and Recorder Cheryl Hansen said Monday, Nov. 28, that her office has begun its investigation in to a complaint filed claiming that Roosevelt County Attorney Frank Piocos falsely filed as an elector for the 2022 election. Roosevelt County resident and Northern Plains Independent publisher Darla Downs filed an affidavit of individual challenging an elector which claims that

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Posted on December 1, 2022

Wolves To Open Basketball Season At Home Against Glasgow

The Wolf Point Wolves will open their boys’ basketball season at home against Glasgow on Friday, Dec. 2. “We’ve been pretty good rivals for as long as I can remember,” new head coach Cole Hanks, a 2004 graduate of Wolf Point High School, said about the Scotties. With five returning players who started last season, the Wolves are excited about the possibilities for the upcoming season.

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Wolves To Open Basketball Season At Home Against Glasgow

The Wolf Point Wolves will open their boys’ basketball season at home against Glasgow on Friday, Dec. 2. “We’ve been pretty good rivals for as long as I can remember,” new head coach Cole Hanks, a 2004 graduate of Wolf Point High School, said about the Scotties. With five returning players who started last season, the Wolves are excited about the possibilities for the upcoming season.

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Posted on December 1, 2022

Lady Wolves Return Solid Group For 2022-2023 Season

Wolf Point’s girls’ basketball team have four standout players back from last season. Returning starters for the Wolves include senior J’Elle Garfield, senior KJ St. Marks and junior Sierra Hamilton. Katelyn MacDonald, a senior, saw a ton of playing time as the team’s sixth man last season. Garfield was an All-Conference selection last season. Other girls with varsity experience include

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Lady Wolves Return Solid Group For 2022-2023 Season

Wolf Point’s girls’ basketball team have four standout players back from last season. Returning starters for the Wolves include senior J’Elle Garfield, senior KJ St. Marks and junior Sierra Hamilton. Katelyn MacDonald, a senior, saw a ton of playing time as the team’s sixth man last season. Garfield was an All-Conference selection last season. Other girls with varsity experience include

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Posted on December 1, 2022

Poplar’s Boys Shoot To Contend This Basketball Season

After a strong showing in the post season last year, Poplar’s boys’ basketball squad looks to build on that success this season. Returning starters for the Indians are junior Delray Lilley, junior Geordy Medicine Cloud and sophomore Kaniel Ricker. Lilley and Medicine Cloud were each voted to the All-Conference second team last year. “We should be solid,” Poplar coach Gib Medicine

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Poplar’s Boys Shoot To Contend This Basketball Season

After a strong showing in the post season last year, Poplar’s boys’ basketball squad looks to build on that success this season. Returning starters for the Indians are junior Delray Lilley, junior Geordy Medicine Cloud and sophomore Kaniel Ricker. Lilley and Medicine Cloud were each voted to the All-Conference second team last year. “We should be solid,” Poplar coach Gib Medicine

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Posted on December 1, 2022

Poplar’s Girls Prepare For Season Under New Head Coach

Under the guidance of new head coach Barry Bighorn, Poplar’s girls’ basketball squad has high expectations this season. The Indians feature a turnout of 24 players. Returning starters for Poplar are Morgen Nordwick, Kessee Erickson and Mattie Ayers. Other players with quality varsity experience include Emma Rae Martell, Rikki Belton, Jazmyn Carrywater and Bailey Dupree. Seniors

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Poplar’s Girls Prepare For Season Under New Head Coach

Under the guidance of new head coach Barry Bighorn, Poplar’s girls’ basketball squad has high expectations this season. The Indians feature a turnout of 24 players. Returning starters for Poplar are Morgen Nordwick, Kessee Erickson and Mattie Ayers. Other players with quality varsity experience include Emma Rae Martell, Rikki Belton, Jazmyn Carrywater and Bailey Dupree. Seniors

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Posted on December 1, 2022

Poplar Returns State Champ, Placers For Wrestling Season

Poplar’s wrestling program aims to make a lot of noise this season with the return of several standouts for the Indians. The program, under the leadership of coach Jason Frederick, features six boys and five girls this year. The Indians will open action at the Eagle Invitational in Sidney on Dec. 2-3. Poplar’s list of returning athletes on the boys’ side includes Navarjo Escarcega and

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Poplar Returns State Champ, Placers For Wrestling Season

Poplar’s wrestling program aims to make a lot of noise this season with the return of several standouts for the Indians. The program, under the leadership of coach Jason Frederick, features six boys and five girls this year. The Indians will open action at the Eagle Invitational in Sidney on Dec. 2-3. Poplar’s list of returning athletes on the boys’ side includes Navarjo Escarcega and

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Posted on December 1, 2022

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Montana Wheat, Barley Committee Hires Executive Vice President

Montana Wheat, Barley Committee Hires Executive Vice President

County Reports 15 Active COVID Cases

County Reports 15 Active COVID Cases

Editorial

Editorial

Secretary Of State Appeals Election Laws Ruling

Secretary Of State Appeals Election Laws Ruling

Clerk And Recorder Investigating County Attorney’s Residence

Clerk And Recorder Investigating County Attorney’s Residence

Wolves To Open Basketball Season At Home Against Glasgow

Wolves To Open Basketball Season At Home Against Glasgow

Lady Wolves Return Solid Group For 2022-2023 Season

Lady Wolves Return Solid Group For 2022-2023 Season

Poplar’s Boys Shoot To Contend This Basketball Season

Poplar’s Boys Shoot To Contend This Basketball Season

Poplar’s Girls Prepare For Season Under New Head Coach

Poplar’s Girls Prepare For Season Under New Head Coach

Poplar Returns State Champ, Placers For Wrestling Season

Poplar Returns State Champ, Placers For Wrestling Season

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