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New Bill Will Help Preserve Family Farms

A bill introduced Nov. 22 to help more farm families continue their livelihoods after the death of a loved one has the full support of the American Farm Bureau Federation. The Preserving Family Farms Act of 2019 is sponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta (DCalif.) and Jackie Warlorski (R-Ind.). “Farm and ranch families often face a significant financial burden when they have to pay estate taxes,”

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New Bill Will Help Preserve Family Farms

A bill introduced Nov. 22 to help more farm families continue their livelihoods after the death of a loved one has the full support of the American Farm Bureau Federation. The Preserving Family Farms Act of 2019 is sponsored by Reps. Jimmy Panetta (DCalif.) and Jackie Warlorski (R-Ind.). “Farm and ranch families often face a significant financial burden when they have to pay estate taxes,”

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Posted on November 27, 2019

Ezekial Chopper

Ezekial Angel Chopper, infant son of son of Shalane Chopper and Kyle Buck, died Nov. 18, 2019. He is survived by his parents; his siblings, Jeremy and Eli Chopper; grandparents, Aletha Chopper, Lester Menz, Priscilla Carpenter, Violet Buck Elk (Henry Jr.), Margaret Olson, Esther Hapa, Vernon Chopper (Donna), Wendell “Chico” Martell (Donette), Vernon “Tuffy” First and Myron Spotted Bird;

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Ezekial Chopper

Ezekial Angel Chopper, infant son of son of Shalane Chopper and Kyle Buck, died Nov. 18, 2019. He is survived by his parents; his siblings, Jeremy and Eli Chopper; grandparents, Aletha Chopper, Lester Menz, Priscilla Carpenter, Violet Buck Elk (Henry Jr.), Margaret Olson, Esther Hapa, Vernon Chopper (Donna), Wendell “Chico” Martell (Donette), Vernon “Tuffy” First and Myron Spotted Bird;

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Posted on November 27, 2019

Passage Of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Is Good For All Montanans

Montanans from all walks of life have a deep connection to our state’s fish and wildlife. Those of us lucky enough to live here and visitors from all over the world enjoy unmatched hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching opportunities. Fish and wildlife don’t see government borders, and the state of Montana shares authority to manage wildlife with Montana’s tribal nations. Montana Fish,

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Passage Of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Is Good For All Montanans

Montanans from all walks of life have a deep connection to our state’s fish and wildlife. Those of us lucky enough to live here and visitors from all over the world enjoy unmatched hunting, fishing, and wildlife watching opportunities. Fish and wildlife don’t see government borders, and the state of Montana shares authority to manage wildlife with Montana’s tribal nations. Montana Fish,

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Posted on November 27, 2019

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Mary Bighorn Receives College Volleyball Honor Mary Bighorn, a 2019 Wolf Point High School graduate, was awarded second team all-conference in college volleyball in Kansas by the Association of Independent Institutions. Bighorn, a freshman at Haskell Indian Nation University in Lawrence, Kan., received the honor at the 2019 pre-championship banquet Friday, Nov. 14. Football Championships Class

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Mary Bighorn Receives College Volleyball Honor Mary Bighorn, a 2019 Wolf Point High School graduate, was awarded second team all-conference in college volleyball in Kansas by the Association of Independent Institutions. Bighorn, a freshman at Haskell Indian Nation University in Lawrence, Kan., received the honor at the 2019 pre-championship banquet Friday, Nov. 14. Football Championships Class

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Posted on November 27, 2019

Basketball Tournament To Benefit Yellow Jackets Baseball Program

The second annual Yellow Jackets Classic Men’s Open Basketball Tournament, slated to be held at Wolf Point High School Dec. 27-29, will benefit the Wolf Point Yellow Jackets Baseball Program. Entry fees from the tournament will be used for financial needs for the Yellow Jackets American Legion and Babe Ruth baseball programs. Needs include uniforms and equipment for players and repairs

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Basketball Tournament To Benefit Yellow Jackets Baseball Program

The second annual Yellow Jackets Classic Men’s Open Basketball Tournament, slated to be held at Wolf Point High School Dec. 27-29, will benefit the Wolf Point Yellow Jackets Baseball Program. Entry fees from the tournament will be used for financial needs for the Yellow Jackets American Legion and Babe Ruth baseball programs. Needs include uniforms and equipment for players and repairs

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Posted on November 27, 2019

FWP Looking To The Future Of State Parks With Revised Fee Schedule, Classification Policy

Even though the summer season at Montana State Parks is over, plans for the management of those parks is really hitting its stride. It’s been a busy 18 months for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and state parks. Gov. Bullock’s Parks In Focus commission issued its final report in 2018 making several recommendations about funding and management of state parks. A legislative audit was completed

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FWP Looking To The Future Of State Parks With Revised Fee Schedule, Classification Policy

Even though the summer season at Montana State Parks is over, plans for the management of those parks is really hitting its stride. It’s been a busy 18 months for Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks and state parks. Gov. Bullock’s Parks In Focus commission issued its final report in 2018 making several recommendations about funding and management of state parks. A legislative audit was completed

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Posted on November 27, 2019

Hoop Shoot Winners

Six first-place finishers at the Wolf Point Elks Hoop Shoot free throw contest at Wolf Point High School Sunday, Nov. 24 will advance to the district competition in Glendive Saturday, Jan. 4. The six divisions are for boys and girls ages 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. The winners are (left to right) Lennoxx Lilley, Poplar Middle School, boys 12-13; Xavier Nasner, Vida Elementary, boys 10-11; Ryan Smith, Frontier

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Hoop Shoot Winners

Six first-place finishers at the Wolf Point Elks Hoop Shoot free throw contest at Wolf Point High School Sunday, Nov. 24 will advance to the district competition in Glendive Saturday, Jan. 4. The six divisions are for boys and girls ages 8-9, 10-11 and 12-13. The winners are (left to right) Lennoxx Lilley, Poplar Middle School, boys 12-13; Xavier Nasner, Vida Elementary, boys 10-11; Ryan Smith, Frontier

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Posted on November 27, 2019

Eighth Grade Squad Proves Mettle

The eighth-grade Lady Wolves girls’ basketball team beat the Scotties in Glasgow 48-28 Saturday, Nov. 23, to take the Northeastern Division Tournament championship trophy. “These girls love basketball and they played well all season long,” said Payne. “They are athletes and always ready for competition.” The Lady Wolves had an 8-2 season coming into the tournament, earning them

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Eighth Grade Squad Proves Mettle

The eighth-grade Lady Wolves girls’ basketball team beat the Scotties in Glasgow 48-28 Saturday, Nov. 23, to take the Northeastern Division Tournament championship trophy. “These girls love basketball and they played well all season long,” said Payne. “They are athletes and always ready for competition.” The Lady Wolves had an 8-2 season coming into the tournament, earning them

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Posted on November 27, 2019

Fish And Wildlife Commission To Meet Dec. 5

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Dec. 5 at FWP Headquarters in Helena. The meeting will be streamed live via video to all FWP regional offices. The meeting will also be audio streamed online at fwp.mt.gov. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. The commission will make final decisions on the following topics: •Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan (R4)

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Fish And Wildlife Commission To Meet Dec. 5

The Montana Fish and Wildlife Commission will meet Dec. 5 at FWP Headquarters in Helena. The meeting will be streamed live via video to all FWP regional offices. The meeting will also be audio streamed online at fwp.mt.gov. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m. The commission will make final decisions on the following topics: •Upper Missouri River Reservoir Fisheries Management Plan (R4)

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Posted on November 27, 2019

Jack’s Big Band Kicks Off Daniels County Centennial

On New Year’s Eve in Scobey, Daniels County will kick off its centennial year to the music of The Jack Reiner Big Band. The gala event features “100 Years of Music” beginning with the Roaring ‘20s. Doors to the party open at 8 p.m. at The Saddle Club on Golf Course Road. Big band music starts 8:30 p.m. and continues to 12:30 a.m. Partygoers are invited to don attire from the decade of

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Jack’s Big Band Kicks Off Daniels County Centennial

On New Year’s Eve in Scobey, Daniels County will kick off its centennial year to the music of The Jack Reiner Big Band. The gala event features “100 Years of Music” beginning with the Roaring ‘20s. Doors to the party open at 8 p.m. at The Saddle Club on Golf Course Road. Big band music starts 8:30 p.m. and continues to 12:30 a.m. Partygoers are invited to don attire from the decade of

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Posted on November 27, 2019

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New Bill Will Help Preserve Family Farms

New Bill Will Help Preserve Family Farms

Ezekial Chopper

Ezekial Chopper

Passage Of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Is Good For All Montanans

Passage Of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act Is Good For All Montanans

Sports Schedule

Sports Schedule

Basketball Tournament To Benefit Yellow Jackets Baseball Program

Basketball Tournament To Benefit Yellow Jackets Baseball Program

FWP Looking To The Future Of State Parks With Revised Fee Schedule, Classification Policy

FWP Looking To The Future Of State Parks With Revised Fee Schedule, Classification Policy

Hoop Shoot Winners

Hoop Shoot Winners

Eighth Grade Squad Proves Mettle

Eighth Grade Squad Proves Mettle

Fish And Wildlife Commission To Meet Dec. 5

Fish And Wildlife Commission To Meet Dec. 5

Jack’s Big Band Kicks Off Daniels County Centennial

Jack’s Big Band Kicks Off Daniels County Centennial

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