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On April 1, Governor Gianforte held a roundtable discussion to recognize Soil Health Week in Montana and raise awareness about how healthy soils can increase crop yields, improve nutrition, and strengthen food security. “Montana Soil Health Week serves as an opportunity to highlight our farmers, ranchers, and all producers working toward better soil health stewardship,” Gov. Gianforte said. “By being good stewards, we are creating opportunities for the next generation and cultivating a future where Montana producers can continue to drive our e...
For the Courier The Montana State High School Rodeo Association kicked off their spring rodeo season March 22-24, 2024, in Kalispell at the Majestic Valley Arena, home of the 2024 Farmers Union Insurance Montana State High School Rodeo Finals. Local students participated in the Miles City event on March 31. March 31 – Miles City #3 All-Around Cowboy - JP Cornwell, Glasgow Reserve All-Around Cowboy - Charlie Cornwell, Glasgow All-Around Cowgirl - Brooke Billingsley, Glasgow All-Around Cowgirl (tie) - Linden Schenk, Joliet & Mollie Mae Ruth, B...
Last year, during a dispute with Gov. Greg Gianforte over the state’s “95 mill” school equalization property tax, officials with 49 of Montana’s 56 counties chose to reduce their fall tax bills against the wishes of the Montana Department of Revenue. This month, after landing on the losing side of a November Montana Supreme Court ruling, those counties’ treasurers are left with the thankless task of sending supplemental property tax bills to hundreds of thousands of property owners across the state. The supplemental bills will increase...
We are excited to announce the finalists of the Third Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition. The vision is to strengthen and support the existing and startup businesses that form the backbone of local communities. With the completion of our first phase, we would like to congratulate and announce the 2024 Minnow Tank Business Plan Competition finalists. Start-Up Finalists Wolf Point Mercantile (Roosevelt County) Tootsie’s Fitness Salon & Spa Center (Valley County), Circle Country Market (McCone County), Sand Springs General Store and Cafe (...
Sixty-one new officers who will serve in 36 agencies across the state graduated March 26 from the Montana Law Enforcement Academy (MLEA) within the Montana Department of Justice. One of those students was Valley County Sheriff's Deputy Andrew Brandt. "The Valley County Sheriff's Office is proud to have you on our team," stated the Sheriff's Office in a press release. MLEA provides basic and advanced training for state, county, city, and tribal law enforcement officers throughout the state....
Many Glasgow area residents had their Easter Sunday dinner interrupted with a power outage for nearly three hours according to Northwestern Energy. NWE is reporting that a bird caused the power outage that effected nearly 900 customers on Sunday afternoon, March 31. Power was restored early Sunday evening after NWE crews responded and fixed the issue caused by the bird....
Nashua Our Redeemer Lutheran Church will have their April Indian Taco Supper on Monday, April 8, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. There is a free will donation and Thrivent has provided supplementary funds. Take outs are available and all are welcome!...
The Valley County Montana State University Extension will be hosting a beekeeping workshop at the Fort Peck Interpretive Center on Saturday, April 13. The first speaker of the day will be MSU Professor and honey bee researcher Michelle Flenniken. Dr. Flenniken is researching honey bee viruses and host-pathogen interactions and teaches undergraduate Biotechnology and advanced and graduate Virology. The Bee Keeping workshop will start at 9 a.m. with Dr. Flenniken’s presentation followed by a focus on basics of beekeeping in the morning (...
On April 8, parts of North America will experience a total eclipse. This is an amazing opportunity that you may want to take part in. The Glasgow City-County Library has solar-viewing glasses provided by the Montana State Library free of charge. The library also has some great material, adult and juvenile, relating to Solar Eclipses. Feel free to come and browse the stacks and pick up a pair of solar-viewing glasses! A partial eclipse of the sun will be visible in all parts of North America. The total eclipse will only be visible over a path of...
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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as well as state veterinary and public health officials, are investigating an illness among primarily older dairy cows in Texas, Kansas, and New Mexico that is causing decreased lactation, low appetite, and other symptoms. As of March 25, unpasteurized, clinical samples of milk from sick cattle collected from two dairy farms in Kansas and one in Texas, as well as an oropharyngeal swab from another dairy in Texas,...
The market report for the Glasgow Stockyards on March 28 show 280 cattle sold. Utility and commercial cows brought in $115 to $132.50; canner and cutter cows $85 to $110; young feeding/turnout cows $150 to $240; and bulls $130 to $157. Gibbs Red Angus Production Auction, hosted by the Pat Gibbs family of Jordan, was held. A total of 29 Red Angus bulls sold with an average of $4,359. The top bull sold for 46,750 and the top 10 average was $5,875. Lot 9 GIB 3047 Hedge Fund sold to Larry Stensland, of Wolf Point, for $6,750. Lot 24 GIB 3401 Legend...
These individuals maintained a GPA of 3.500 or above while earning a Varsity letter in their respective MHSA activity. Wrestling-- Riley Clampitt Khye Gamas Gabe Munroe Joaquin Torres Gracie Baker (MGR) Karsyn Sillerud (MGR) Laynee Simpson (MGR) Basketball-- Paityn Britzman Joely Chappell Riley Evenson-Glasoe Hannah Holinde Haleigh Huntsman Gina Page Ava Runner Mayzie Yoakam Lacey White Josie Kemp (MGR) Mia Peterson (MGR) Phyllis Yoakam (MGR) Cade Hudyma Noah Runner Myles Yoakam Andrew Linder (MGR) Rex Monson (MGR) Jensina Tweten (MGR) Speech...
Montana Coaches Association (MCA) is pleased to announce that Amber Erickson, coach of the North Country Mavericks girls basketball team, was selected as the Class C girls basketball Coach Of Year for the winter sport. She will be honored at the 2024 MCA Awards Ceremony at 11:30 a.m., on Aug. 1, at CMR High in Great Falls. She will be honored alongside other coaches who were selected from the winter sports season including wrestling, boys’ basketball and swimming....
Glasgow Ice Dawg high school players were recently honored at State this year. These accolades were the following: All-State Forward – Bode Barnett All-East Defense – Brody Hansen and Tatum Hansen Hat Trick Award (three assists in one game) – Bode Barnett, Tavin Boland, Kimber Dulaney and Zevin Kummerfeldt Zero Club (Shut Out) – Jacob Potter Barnett was selected for the Big Sky High School All-State Team where he will be playing forward, while the Hansen brothers, Brody and Tatum, were selected for the All-East Team, both as defense...
The Glasgow Kiwanis Club presented BUG (Bring Up Grades) Awards to 37 students at the Glasgow Middle School who improved grades between the second and third grading periods. They were presented with Kiwanis BUG Certificates prepared by the Chamber of Commerce, and served ice cream provided by the Kiwanis Club. Assisting were Kiwanis President Wade Sundby, Secretary Charles Wilson, Builders Club advisors Laurie Enebo and Nicole Boos and Glasgow High School Key Club students Aspen Probert, Hannah...
The Montana Department of Transportation (MDT)and its partners, Sletten Construction and Morrison-Maierle, plan to replace up to eight timber bridges in the Glasgow area during the 2024 construction season. These bridge replacements are part of the Timber Bridges – Glasgow Area project, which replaced seven timber bridges last year. “We’ve collaborated closely with our partners and implemented innovative programs to expedite the design and completion of these bridge replacements,” said MDT Glendive District Administrator Shane Mintz. “It is...
The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that 32 Montana towns, cities and counties will share more than $1 million of grant funding to help develop and plan infrastructure projects to increase the health and safety for those communities and their residents. The funding is through Commerce’s Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP). The North Valley County Water and Sewer District will receive $18,885.72 of MCEP planning grant funding to complete a water preliminary engineering report. “It is vital that Montana communities have safe and...
In February, Montana’s total employment and labor force continued to grow, a sign that Montanans are continuing to join the workforce even with a record number of people working in the state. Montana’s unemployment rate rose to 3.4 percent in February as more workers entered the labor force. The unemployment rate for the United States increased to 3.9 percent. Total employment (which includes payroll, agricultural, and self-employed workers) increased slightly in February, while the labor force added 350 workers. Payroll employment increased by...
Submissions are open for the 2024 Montana Law Enforcement Appreciation Poster Contest, Attorney General Austin Knudsen announced. Elementary school students across Montana are invited to submit artwork showing their appreciation for Montana law enforcement officers who risk their lives every day to keep our communities safe. The contest is a partnership between the Attorney General’s Office and Montana Highway Patrol to promote public service and showcase Montanans’ respect and gratitude for law enforcement officers. “This contest is a great...
The Valley County Comprehensive Child Find Screening will be held on Thursday, April 4, and Friday, April 5, at the First Lutheran Church in Glasgow from 9 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 3 p.m. This screening is for all children from birth to school entry age. The purpose of this screening is to find children who may need special help AND to help facilitate Irle School kindergarten registration. The screening assessments include the following areas: --Hearing for children of all age --Speech for children three years old and older. --Gross/Fine Motor... Full story
Veteran service officers for the Montana Veterans Affairs will be visiting the following locations and times to meet with veterans who are interested in applying for benefits. Service officers will be in Glasgow at the VA Clinic from 1-4 p.m. on Tuesday, April 9. They will also be in Malta on Wednesday, April 10, from 9:30-11:30 a.m., at the Malta City Hall. If you would like to apply for benefits with the VA please come and see the Veteran Service Officer at the appointed time and bring a copy of your discharge/separation (DD214) papers with... Full story
Governor’s Office of Community Service (ServeMontana), Reach Higher Montana, and Montana Campus Compact (MTCC) are pleased to announce 100 Montana high school seniors have been awarded Youth Serve Montana Scholarships. This scholarship is offered in two awards, $1,000 for 50-99 hours of service and $1,500 for 100+ hours of service to attend a Montana Campus Compact member institution next fall. Glasgow High School’s Tanner White was awarded an $1,000 Youth Serve Montana Scholarship Recipients serving 50-99 hours of service. “We are honor...
The best basketball players from the state of Montana came to MSU-Northern in Havre to promote their talents and participate in the 37th Hi-Line Invitational Tournament this past weekend. Representing Class B was Glasgow freshman Cade Hudyma, while Lustre Christian sophomore Johnslee Pierre represented Class C on the boys teams. North Country junior Shelbi LaBrie and North Country senior Teagan Erickson represented on the Class C girls team. Pierre was placed on the Boys All-Star Team and also...
