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Recently, there have been reports of increased false chinch bug activity across Montana. This activity has been reported in canola and mustard fields, and includes areas bordering Roosevelt County. The false chinch bug is a native insect to the prairies, that generally feeds on weeds and range plants. During dry springs, however, they can become problematic in crops, especially members of the

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Recently, there have been reports of increased false chinch bug activity across Montana. This activity has been reported in canola and mustard fields, and includes areas bordering Roosevelt County. The false chinch bug is a native insect to the prairies, that generally feeds on weeds and range plants. During dry springs, however, they can become problematic in crops, especially members of the

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Posted on July 9, 2020

CBP Continues Temporary Reduced Hours At Ports Of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to operate six ports of entry in Montana and one in Idaho at reduced hours through July 21. In order to limit the further spread of coronavirus, the U.S. has reached agreements with both Canada and Mexico to limit all non-essential travel across borders. Working closely and collaboratively, the Department of Homeland Security is part of a North

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CBP Continues Temporary Reduced Hours At Ports Of Entry

U.S. Customs and Border Protection will continue to operate six ports of entry in Montana and one in Idaho at reduced hours through July 21. In order to limit the further spread of coronavirus, the U.S. has reached agreements with both Canada and Mexico to limit all non-essential travel across borders. Working closely and collaboratively, the Department of Homeland Security is part of a North

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Posted on July 9, 2020

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) As of July 6, 27 prisoners had been housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week. Prisoners included: Mandi

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Roosevelt County Jail Roster

( Publisher’s Note: Each week, the Roosevelt County Sheriff’s Office distributes an inmate roster with the names of everyone incarcerated and persons booked into the jail during the previous week and does not necessarily mean there is a new charge or conviction.) As of July 6, 27 prisoners had been housed in the Roosevelt County Detention Center over the past week. Prisoners included: Mandi

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Posted on July 9, 2020

Could A Japanese-Style Elder Care Insurance Program Work In Montana?

Missoulian Last week in Graying Pains, the Missoulian’s David Erickson examined the introduction and implementation of Kaigo Hoken, or care insurance, in Japan, the world’s demographically oldest country. This week’s conclusion of that story explores how a similar policy might translate to Montana, the oldest state in the American West. A full 13 percent of Montanans are in their

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Could A Japanese-Style Elder Care Insurance Program Work In Montana?

Missoulian Last week in Graying Pains, the Missoulian’s David Erickson examined the introduction and implementation of Kaigo Hoken, or care insurance, in Japan, the world’s demographically oldest country. This week’s conclusion of that story explores how a similar policy might translate to Montana, the oldest state in the American West. A full 13 percent of Montanans are in their

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Posted on July 9, 2020

Montana is the oldest state ….

Montana is the oldest state west of the Mississippi, and demographic projections show the state growing collectively older as more Montanans enter their senior years. The economic, cultural and personal impacts of that trend present the state and its residents with new challenges and, with those challenges, opportunities. Graying Pains is a six-month series of weekly stories and broadcasts exploring

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Montana is the oldest state ….

Montana is the oldest state west of the Mississippi, and demographic projections show the state growing collectively older as more Montanans enter their senior years. The economic, cultural and personal impacts of that trend present the state and its residents with new challenges and, with those challenges, opportunities. Graying Pains is a six-month series of weekly stories and broadcasts exploring

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Posted on July 9, 2020

Johnson To Show Works At Bryan’s

Local artist Lance Johnson is coming to town during Stampede weekend. He was to be a featured artist at Art in the Park, which was canceled late last week. He’ll be painting at Bryan’s most of the day Friday and Saturday. His typical subjects include cascading waterfalls, fly fishermen, Native American subjects, wildlife, florals, high country landscapes, old structures and more. Johnson

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Johnson To Show Works At Bryan’s

Local artist Lance Johnson is coming to town during Stampede weekend. He was to be a featured artist at Art in the Park, which was canceled late last week. He’ll be painting at Bryan’s most of the day Friday and Saturday. His typical subjects include cascading waterfalls, fly fishermen, Native American subjects, wildlife, florals, high country landscapes, old structures and more. Johnson

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Posted on July 9, 2020

Governor Releases Guidelines For Reopening Schools

Governor Steve Bullock and Lt. Governor Mike Cooney released the Governor’s Plan for Reopening Safe and Healthy Schools for Montana July 3 to provide flexible guidance for public schools to prepare to offer in-person instruction in the fall. “We are acutely aware of the role played by in-person teaching, not only in the students’ lives, but also in the lives of the entire family. Public

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Governor Releases Guidelines For Reopening Schools

Governor Steve Bullock and Lt. Governor Mike Cooney released the Governor’s Plan for Reopening Safe and Healthy Schools for Montana July 3 to provide flexible guidance for public schools to prepare to offer in-person instruction in the fall. “We are acutely aware of the role played by in-person teaching, not only in the students’ lives, but also in the lives of the entire family. Public

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Posted on July 9, 2020

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enus Wolf Point Congregate Meals July 9: Breaded cod, oven roasted potatoes, corn on the cob and dessert. July 14: Lasagna, garlic bread, green beans and dessert. July 16: Hot hamburgers, mashed potatoes, creamed peas and dessert.

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enus Wolf Point Congregate Meals July 9: Breaded cod, oven roasted potatoes, corn on the cob and dessert. July 14: Lasagna, garlic bread, green beans and dessert. July 16: Hot hamburgers, mashed potatoes, creamed peas and dessert.

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Posted on July 9, 2020

It’s A Girl

Eliza Sue Branson was born June 25 at 6:18 p.m. to Samantha and Zach Branson of Wolf Point at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. She weighed seven pounds 12 and was 18.25 inches long. She joins sisters Katie and Clara at home. Her grandparents are Craig and Alicia Sibley of Wolf Point and Larry and Berdah Branson of Lustre.

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It’s A Girl

Eliza Sue Branson was born June 25 at 6:18 p.m. to Samantha and Zach Branson of Wolf Point at Frances Mahon Deaconess Hospital in Glasgow. She weighed seven pounds 12 and was 18.25 inches long. She joins sisters Katie and Clara at home. Her grandparents are Craig and Alicia Sibley of Wolf Point and Larry and Berdah Branson of Lustre.

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Posted on July 9, 2020

Fort Peck Summer Theatre’s Fractured Fairy Tales

Fort Peck Summer Theatre’s Fractured Fairy Tales Despite the cancellation of the regular season, Fort Peck Summer Theatre is pleased to continue the touring Theatre for Young Audiences program with this summer’s production of Fractured Fairy Tales. Written and arranged by FPST artistic director Andy Meyers, classic fairy tales are turned upside down with unexpected twists, unlikely heroes

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Fort Peck Summer Theatre’s Fractured Fairy Tales

Fort Peck Summer Theatre’s Fractured Fairy Tales Despite the cancellation of the regular season, Fort Peck Summer Theatre is pleased to continue the touring Theatre for Young Audiences program with this summer’s production of Fractured Fairy Tales. Written and arranged by FPST artistic director Andy Meyers, classic fairy tales are turned upside down with unexpected twists, unlikely heroes

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Posted on July 9, 2020

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From The Extension Desk

From The Extension Desk

CBP Continues Temporary Reduced Hours At Ports Of Entry

CBP Continues Temporary Reduced Hours At Ports Of Entry

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Roosevelt County Jail Roster

Could A Japanese-Style Elder Care Insurance Program Work In Montana?

Could A Japanese-Style Elder Care Insurance Program Work In Montana?

Montana is the oldest state ….

Montana is the oldest state ….

Johnson To Show Works At Bryan’s

Johnson To Show Works At Bryan’s

Governor Releases Guidelines For Reopening Schools

Governor Releases Guidelines For Reopening Schools

Senior

Senior

It’s A Girl

It’s A Girl

Fort Peck Summer Theatre’s Fractured Fairy Tales

Fort Peck Summer Theatre’s Fractured Fairy Tales

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