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Today, Representative Rosendale announced the start of the application process for the 2022 Congressional Art Competition. This competition began in 1982 to provide an opportunity for members of Congress to encourage and recognize the artistic talents of their young constituents by providing an opportunity for students across the country to have their artwork proudly displayed in our Capitol. Since then, 650,000 high school students have been involved with the nationwide competition. The winning student will have his artwork displayed in the U....
The Montana Department of Agriculture is announcing an investment of $2.2 million awarded through the Montana Noxious Weed Trust Fund grant program. Over 70 Montana counties, tribes, conservation districts, local communities, and educators were awarded funds to develop and implement noxious weed management programs across Montana. “The Noxious Weed Trust Fund Grants are an excellent example of how our department is working together with local entities across the state to preserve the integrity of Montana lands,” said Director Christy Cla...
The Department of Livestock (DOL) is asking Montanans to be aware that highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been diagnosed in domestic poultry and wild birds in 18 states to date in 2022. HPAI spreads rapidly and is associated with severe disease and high death loss. Migratory waterfowl are the primary source for avian influenza (AI). The virus is shed in the feces, saliva, and other respiratory secretions of infected birds. Wild birds can carry the virus and appear healthy. Domestic poultry become infected through direct contact with i...
As we approach another 4/06 day, Montana will look to remain the "406" for well into the future thanks to the Montana Public Service Commission's efforts to ensure phone numbers are allocated more efficiently across the state. The "406" area code is currently forecasted for exhaustion in late 2027. However, the PSC recently delivered comments to the Federal Communications Commission asking that Montana be given a waiver from FCC rules that would otherwise go into effect during a three-year planning period when a state anticipates the need for...
MINUTES OF REGULAR SCHOOL BOARD MEETING OF FEBRUARY 14, 2022 SCHOOL DISTRICT NO. 55H - HIGH SCHOOL I. The Trustees of School District No. 55H, Musselshell County, Roundup, Montana met for their regular board meeting on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 7:00 p.m. in the District Office. Trustees present included Chairperson Vandeberg, Vice-Chairperson Brewer, Snook, Bedford, and Serrano. Administrators in attendance were Elementary Principal Griffith, Superintendent Sealey, and Clerk Eiselein. High School Principal Larson was not present at this...
Congressman Matt Rosendale was the keynote speaker at the Golden Valley County Republican, Lincoln Day Dinner, Sunday, March 19th. There were at least 75 people in attendance on a rain/snow mixed afternoon. The event was held at the Slayton Mercantile in Lavina. Numerous candidates also were in attendance from local county offices to state-wide offices and the U.S. Congressional race. Two of the Republican opponents running against Congressman Rosendale were obviously Democrats wearing...
The Mental Health First Aide Class on Thursday March 17th was a great success. Two instructors and seventeen students learned more about recognizing when help is needed, and offering resources for people in crisis. Many of our local First responders were attendees of the class....
RHS Cheer & Stunt recently attended the World Class Cheerleading Vegas Crown Competition in Las Vegas, Nevada. As the very first Montana team to ever attend a World Class Cheerleading competition, we hope we made our hometown proud by claiming first place in our division. RHS Cheer and Stunt team would like to thank the Musselshell Valley Community Foundation for being chosen as a recent grant recipient. The travel bags and hairbows were very much appreciated on our recent trip to the World...
Musselshell Valley Community Foundation has awarded $10,000 to Roundup Community Partners to help construct Roundup’s 1st Welcome Plaza. This partnership will enable an important step forward in the intentional revitalization of our Main Street. This project will create an anchor development for Main Street and serve as a gateway to welcome visitors to Roundup and share information with our community. The Plaza will include a Visitor Information Kiosk with informational signage and brochure racks to showcase Roundup’s attractions and act...
FLATWILLOW and WINNETT NEWS Flatwillow Homemakers held their February meeting at Babs’ home. There were no birthdays to celebrate in February. Babs’ sister Jeanie Jennie from Lewistown was a visitor and helped Babs with the delicious main dish for our potluck meal. Sandy called the meeting to order, and Bonnie led the pledge. Babs read the thought for the day called “Terrific Person”, and roll call was answered with, “where you received your first kiss and/or a memory you had of Florence Wacker”. Minutes and treasurer’s report were approved...
New regulation booklets for upland gamebirds are available online at fwp.mt.gov/hunt/regulations. Printed booklets will be available later this month. This year, the booklets include turkey hunting regulations. A turkey is considered an upland gamebird by Montana statute. Also new in the 2022 upland gamebird regulations: Turkey hunting in Region 4 has changed to a general license spring opportunity. Fall turkey and mountain grouse may be taken with an .177 caliber air rifle shooting a performance ballistic alloy pellet at least 1,250 feet per...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte this morning invited Minnesota small business owners to bring their businesses and good-paying jobs to Montana as they face massive tax hikes in Minnesota. “As a business leader and entrepreneur, I understand it’s critical for the success of your business to have tax and regulatory stability and certainty, which allows you to thrive, create jobs, and increase opportunities. Anything less than certainty and stability is bad for business,” the governor wrote in an open letter to Minnesota small busines...
Governor Greg Gianforte and the Agriculture Development Council today announced recipients of the state’s $907,504 investment in innovative, value-added agriculture projects through the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Growth Through Agriculture (GTA) program. “By investing in innovative, value-added ag projects, we can help Montana producers keep pace with a transforming agricultural industry and capture more of the tremendous value they create,” Gov. Gianforte said. “I look forward to seeing what these ag businesses are able to accomplis...
Congratulations to the gradating class of 2022. Photos and bios on pages 4, 7 and 8....
James Brown released the following statement today announcing his run for Montana Supreme Court Justice #2: "I've been humbled by the wide support from Montanans who have asked me to run for and to represent our shared Montana values on the Supreme Court. As a fourth-generation Montanan whose family homesteaded in Beaverhead County in the 1880s and as a private practice attorney for the last 17 years, I represented and defended the interests of Montana's farmers, ranchers, and small businesses—and I'll take those same Montana values to the Supr...
Governor Greg Gianforte this week announced the State of Montana declines to participate in the U.S. Department of the Interior's (DOI) efforts to advance President Biden's "30 by 30" initiative, calling it "long on philosophy and short on detail." President Biden's "30 By 30" initiative aims to conserve 30 percent of America's lands and waters by 2030. The U.S. Geological Survey indicates 12 percent of U.S. land is in conservation status. To achieve 30 percent by 2030, another 440 million acres would need to be put into conservation, an area...
Tracy and Corey Anderson have opened a craft shop next to Big M Realty on the Main Highway at 25 1/2 1st Ave. West. The crafts are predominately wood kits that can be painted and assembled right at their shop with a guided lesson, or purchased as a kit to take and make at home. These kits make wonderful gifts, they are an easy to send through the mail, or wrap. They can also just be a project for a long winters' night. You don't have to have mad art skills to enjoy one of these projects, and...
“It already sounds even better in here,” said Ingomar resident Hart Broesel, as members of the Clifton family and friends (from the Tri-City area), and Ingomar residents completed Phase II of an acoustic grant from the Community Center of Northern Rosebud County (CFNRC). With movable scaffolding (thanks to Hoss Clifton), a hefty glue gun, sound panels supported through a CFNRC grant, a streamlined “panel put up” process, 14 Clifton family and friends, and 8 members of the Ingomar Communi...
Musselshell County Justice Court * Kroll, Robert Lee Jr, Criminal Contempt, Fines: $100, Jail: 6 months, suspended 162 days. * Selles, Laura Jean, Theft, Fines: $500, Costs: $85, Jail: 1 yr, suspended 353 days. Driving without License, Fines: 510, Costs: $25, Jail: 6 months, suspended 174 days. No vehicle Insurance, Fines: $360, Costs: $25. * Reynolds, Jerry Lee, Speeding, Fines: $70. * Rogers, Walter George Jr., Nonresident License Offense, Fines: $1000, Costs: $35, Jail: 6 months, Suspended, Nonresident License Offense, Fines: $710, Costs: $2...
Roundup City Court * Hart, Brandon Anthony, Out of Jurisdiction, Transferred to another Court. * Jones, Dwight Cleveland, Criminal Contempt, Fines: $25, Costs: $75, Jail: 6 months, Suspended 167 days, Criminal Contempt, Jail: 6 months, suspended 174 days. * Bohannon, Christopher James, No Drivers License, Fines: $200, Costs: $35, No Registration, Fines: $60, Costs: $25. * Mandrell, Billie Nicole, No Drivers License, Fines: $200, Costs: $35. * Vawter, Matthew Wayne, Forgery, Fines: $250, Costs: $85. * Barns, Corie, Forgery, Fines: $250, Costs: $...
As part of his charge to improve customer service and modernize technology in state government, Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the launch of a new mobile app from the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP). FWP’s new app will allow Montanans to access their hunting and fishing licenses with their phone, reducing the need to secure and carry around paperwork while they fish and hunt. The new app, MyFWP, provides Montana sportsmen and women a simple, easy way to store and display licenses, permits, and digital carcass tags, known as E...
NorthWestern Corporation d/b/a NorthWestern Energy (Nasdaq: NWE) announces our goal to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2050 while continuing our commitment to reliable, affordable, environmentally sustainable energy service, capable of meeting the needs of all customers and communities. With a foundation that now includes: a company-wide electric generation portfolio that provided approximately 56% of our customers’ energy from carbon-free resources in 2021; investments in our natural gas system to reduce methane and carbon emissions; i...
The annual program aims to help make already great communities across Montana become even better. AARP Montana invites local organizations and governments across the state to apply for the 2022 AARP Community Challenge grant program, now through March 22, 2022. Grants fund quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public spaces, transportation, housing, civic engagement, coronavirus recovery, diversity and inclusion, and more. Now in its sixth year, the grant program is part of AARP’s n...
Have you ever heard the expression "I have more month than money", or "I'm so broke I can't pay attention"? These expressions are common to most of us living paycheck to paycheck. We always want better for our children. We would like our children to become adults free from a consumer lifestyle, and have financial FREEDOM. Do your children understand terms like "Consumer Awareness", "Bargain Shopping", "Investing and Retirement", "Depreciation", and "Predatory Lender"? These are terms we want...
In January, Western Ranch Supply selected their first Future Generation Youth of the Month. Awarded to Hayley Stahl from Winnett, MT. Hayley is an outstanding leader in her community and is always ready to lend a helping hand. Hayley has organized a toy drive for The Operation Shoe box, that sends shoe boxes full of toys around the world to kids before Christmas that might not receive a gift during the holidays. Not only is Hayley stepping up and making a difference in her community and world,...
