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Editor’s note: This corrects Ken Robison’s background and his comments on the Montana Historical Society’s information on Montana African-Americans. The lecture room in Cowan Hall had every seat filled Tuesday with students, faculty and community members who all came to hear about Montana's forgotten role during the Civil Rights movement. Historian Ken Robison, who gave the presentation, said he was pleased. "I was really impressed with the turnout. The room was full," he ad...
U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced today that some Farm Service Agency offices, including a few in north-central Montana, will re-open temporarily despite the government shutdown, now in its 26th day. In almost half of FSA locations, FSA staff will be available to assist agricultural producers with existing farm loans and to ensure the agency provides 1099 tax documents to borrowers by the Internal Revenue Service’s deadline, a release from the Department of Agriculture said. That includes offices in B...
A lengthy discussion between a member of the community and the Great Northern Fair Board was held during the board’s monthly meeting Tuesday night in the Timmons Room of the Hill County Courthouse. Community member Clint Solomon, during the events portion of the meeting, raised the issue of how much the rodeo pays the fair board. He added that the rodeo was struggling to draw people and it was becoming too expensive to put on. “We’ve been taking all expense and putting money back into it. It doesn’t seem like we get any appre...
Havre Police Department Richard Lee Sutherland of Box Elder, 34, was arrested on a probation violation charge after a caller on First Street West reported at 12:49 p.m. Tuesday that a man walking along the street was throwing beer cans at cars. -- Tuesday at 2:57 p.m. a caller on Fourth Street reported an identity theft. -- Kurt Allan Eagleman of Havre, 39, was arrested on a charge of possession of drug paraphenalia after a caller with probation and parole reported from Ninth...
The funeral Mass for Victor Keppers, a resident of Fair Oaks Lodge in Wadena and formerly of Bluffton will be celebrated at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, January 19, at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Bluffton, with Father Aaron Kuhn as celebrant. Visitation will be held at the church on Saturday beginning with a Rosary at 9:30 a.m. The visitation will continue until the time of the Mass. Victor, age 88, passed away with family at his side on Monday, January 14, 2019, at...
Robert “Jess” Borst of Columbia Falls, age 70, passed away Sunday, January 13, 2019, at his home in Columbia Falls, MT. No services are planned at this time. Darlington Cremation and Burial Service, 3408 U.S. Hwy 2 East, Kalispell, MT, is caring for Jess and his family....
Staff and wire Montana is issuing February nutrition assistance payments early due to the federal government shutdown. Low-income residents should see their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program payments for February show up on their electronic benefit transfer cards Thursday. The Department of Public Health and Human Services emphasizes these are early payments, not extra payments, and must stretch through February. The U.S. Department of Agriculture authorized states to make early payments because the agency is funded...
The 66th Montana Legislative Session began Jan. 7 and, based on the 3,101 bills that have been submitted so far, lawmakers will be working in overdrive. For Democrats, top priorities include keeping health care accessible for all Montanans, promoting good-paying jobs by investing in sustainable infrastructure, and passing a viable budget that allows for an adequate rainy-day fund. Democratic leaders urge members of both parties to roll up our sleeves and work across the aisle to solve problems. We will put a premium on bipart...
Hey, Chinook, we did it! Each donation can save up to three lives. Because of your generosity, 126 lives will be saved. There were 48 individuals who showed up to donate at the blood drive Tuesday, Jan. 8. There were two deferrals, making our total number of pints donated 46, exceeding our goal of 42 by four. These numbers are really something to celebrate and we are grateful for each and every one of you who made our success possible. Jim Inman reached 16 gallons at this drive, Louise Nissen 6 gallons, Roger Fischer 3 gallon...
Press release ST. LOUIS, Mo. — Having awarded more than $51 million to worthy organizations and causes since 2010, the America’s Farmers programs, sponsored by the Monsanto Fund, a philanthropic arm of Bayer, are back for another year to strengthen farming communities across the country. Farmers again have the chanc to nominate their local public school district for the chance to receive $10,000 or $25,000 grants to enhance STEM education through the America’s Farmers Grow Rural Education program. In the fall, farmers can e...
Press release HELENA — The Montana Alfalfa Seed Committee is seeking proposals for demonstration projects, applied research, and market development projects designed to address needs and opportunities for Montana’s alfalfa seed industry. Proposals are due Feb. 1. The committee will review proposals at the first regular meeting of the year. It will review all applications and make recommendations to the department for funding. Generally, to qualify for consideration, proposals must have practical, near-term application inv...
Press release Hi-Line-area farmers, ranchers and agribusiness owners started the new year off right with two educational events held at Montana State University's Northern Agricultura Research Center south of Havre, with another opportunity set for next week. The Annual Golden Triangle Cropping Seminar was held Jan. 8. Turnout was beyond expectations with more than 100 producers learning about paraquat safety, industrial hemp, herbicide modes of action and cropping systems....
When you get to know Caden Rettig, it doesn't take long to understand that he was basically born to do two things: Be a farmer and an athlete. So far, on both fronts, things are working out pretty well for the three-sport standout at North Star. Rettig, now a junior, has been making an impact for the Knights for the past three years, playing at the varsity level in football, basketball and track since he was a freshman. Of course, his athletic development was aided by Shawn...
Harvest Moon Lanes will be hosting some tournaments in the near future so watch for sign-up sheets. One of the tournaments will be the Challenge Tournament, which everyone enjoys. If you haven't bowled in this tourney, you need to try it. It's a blast and anyone can win, no matter your average. High scores for the week were, for the women, Lindsey Obrecht, 234-607, and for the men, Ryan Mapes with a 268 and Kyle Surber with a 675. Sunday Keglers: Dana Spriner 158, 182-477,...
THURSDAY High School Basketball Rocky Boy girls vs Fairfield Rocky Boy boys vs Fairfieild College Basketball Skylights at Western, 5:30 p.m. Lights at Western, 7:30 p.m. FRIDAY High School Basketball Havre girls vs Park, 6 p.m. Havre boys vs Park, 7:30 North Star girls vs Turner North Star boys vs Turner Ft. Benton girls vs Big Sandy Ft. Benton boys vs Big Sandy Box Elder girls vs CJI Box Elder boys vs CJI HLP girls vs Chinook HLP boys vs Chinook Harlem girls at Malta Harlem...
Prep Basketball Standings GIRLS Central A Conf. All Havre 3-0 10-0 Belgrade 2-1 7-4 Livingston 1-2 4-7 Lewistown 0-3 1-9 Eastern A Conf. All Billings Central 4-0 8-1 Laurel 4-0 7-2 Hardin 3-2 8-2 Glendive 1-3 4-5 Miles City 1-3 3-6 Sidney 0-5 1-9 1B Conf. All Fairfield 4-0 6-3 Shelby 3-1 6-3 Rocky Boy 2-2 4-5 Choteau 2-2 5-5 Cut Bank 2-2 3-6 Conrad 0-4 0-9 2B Conf. All Wolf Point 5-0 10-0 Harlem 4-1 6-4 Malta 1-4 5-4 Polar 1-3 5-4 Glasgow 1-4 3-7 9C Conf. All Box Elder 7-0 10-0 Fort Benton 6-1 9-1 Turner 5-2 7-3 North Star...
