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When the COVID-19 pandemic hit Montana, Montana State University-Northern, like the other universities and colleges in the state, was faced with the task of teaching students safely through technological advances, including this fall semester adding additional time to classes and having finals remotely. Along with all other campuses last March, Northern went to remote learning over spring break, then set a schedule with in-class learning the start of the fall semester,...
Krystal Steinmetz of Havre said she recovered from a mild case of COVID-19 more than a month ago, but even now she's still dealing with the lingering effects of the disease. Steinmetz, who is the marketing and events director for the Boys & Girls Club of the Hi-Line said her experience with the virus was extremely unpleasant even though her case was relatively minor. But even so many weeks later, she said, she still feels what she called a lingering fog in her mind, often...
The number of active hospitalizations was 488. The number of deaths was 781. Blaine County reported Wednesday evening 6 new cases, 559 total, 33 active, 1 active hospitalizations, 20 deaths Hill County reported Wednesday evening 12 new cases, 1,457 total, 143 active, 3 active hospitalizations, 32 deaths Rocky Boy — reported Wednesday evening, also reported on either Chouteau or Hill County numbers, 2 new cases, 698 total, 62 active, 55 active on Rocky Boy’s Indian Reservation, 1 active hospitalization, deaths not listed For... Full story
Alice C. Dritshulas passed away from COPD with COVID complications December 4, 2020, at Son Heaven Assisted Living Center in Helena, Montana. She was born September 28, 1932, in Williston, North Dakota, to Clarence and Agnes (Thorstad) Alme. She attended public schools in Williston, graduating in 1950. She went to nurses training at Sacred Heart Hospital in Havre, Montana, before marrying Paul J. Verploegen on September 11, 1954. After 25 years of marriage they divorced, havin... Full story
Havre Police Department A caller on Second Street Northeast reported a theft Wednesday at 3:05 p.m. -- A First Street Northeast caller asked Wednesday at 3:58 p.m. to speak with an officer about a protection order. -- Someone stopped at the police station at 5:13 p.m. to speak with officers about a previous incident. -- A 10th Street West caller reported a disturbance at 12:30 a.m. today. -- The dispatch log also says officers made 29 vehicle stops between 8:51 a.m. and 9:51...
During the COVID-19 pandemic and the isolation and stress caused by it, many people are looking for resources for themselves and others who need support. Following are a list of some numbers people can call for help and support. • Montana Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-TALK (8255) • RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline: 1-800-656-4673 • Tumbleweed Runaway and Family Crisis Program: 406-259-2558 and, toll free, 1-888-816-4702 • Friendship Line by Institute on Aging is both a crisis intervention hotline and a warm-li... Full story
I’m a Sun Bunny. Sun worshipper. Sun seeker. For the past week if or when a tiny patch of sun parts the clouds, I rush out to sit, face raised toward the bounteous warmth, contented. Don’t for a minute think I’m “sun-bathing.” I’m basking in full winter gear, head and hands the only uncovered parts of me. This is winter, even here. It is cold. I live in a house with no heat source. I suspect it is difficult to grow up on a Montana farm and think baring one’s slathered bod...
Press release WASHINGTON — The U.S. Small Business Administration was to join the Department of Defense’s Military Spouse Employment Partnership Wednesay for a virtual ceremony. The SBA is one of 85 new partners joining MSEP, bringing the total number of employers to 500. MSEP connects military spouses with hundreds of partner employers who commit to recruit, hire, promote and retain military spouses. Since its inception in 2011, MSEP employers have hired more than 175,000 military spouses. “SBA proudly joins this partn...
Press release HELENA — U.S. Small Business Administration Montana District Director Brent Donnelly has announced the “Peaks to Plains Business Resiliency Tour,” a seven-day statewide small business tour to highlight the importance of supporting small businesses during the holidays and the impact of local entrepreneurship. Donnelly will visit a business in each of Montana’s 56 counties between Dec. 10 and Dec. 18. “When local small businesses succeed, they create jobs for families, infuse new revenues into hometown economies...
GLASGOW - It's that time of year when ice anglers and other recreationists head out to Montana's "hard" waters for the winter season. Whether ice fishing, ice skating, hunting, snowmobiling or just taking a walk, Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks staff reminds recreationists that safety should be the number one concern during a day out on - or near - the ice. And when on the ice, remember: Anglers and other recreationists should be familiar with the water body they plan to...
NFL STANDINGS AMERICAN CONFERENCE East W L T PCT. PF PA Buffalo 9 3 0 .750 333 306 Miami 8 4 0 .667 303 212 New England 6 6 0 .500 274 255 NY Jets 0 12 0 .000 180 353 North W L T PCT. PF PA Pittsburgh 11 1 0 .917 334 211 Cleveland 9 3 0 .750 306 321 Baltimore 7 5 0 .583 316 231 Cincinnati 2 9 1 .208 237 308 South W L T PCT. PF PA Tennessee 8 4 0 .667 369 326 Indianapolis 8 4 0 .667 328 273 Houston 4 8 0 .333 288 323 Jacksonville 1 11 0 .083 251 352 West W L T PCT. PF PA...
