Articles from the March 6, 2024 edition


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  • DEQ Announces Open Burning Season

    Mar 6, 2024

    HELENA—The Montana open burning season begins March 1. While burning is allowed year-round, there are different restrictions and requirements throughout the seasons. The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reminds Montanans to comply with air quality rules, use good burning practices to minimize smoke and use good judgment to prevent wildfires. To burn March 1 through Aug, 31, please follow the below steps: Obtain a permit from your local fire control authority. Check with your local air quality program for restrictions in Missoula, C...

  • White Mule Enterprises

    Lura Pitman|Mar 6, 2024

    After coming to Montana at the age of 16, and bringing back wild Mustangs to train, Candy Phillips fell in love with Montana, and dreamed about the Big Sky state one day being her home. She did many different things during her life, but six years ago she made the dream her reality and moved from Minnesota to Roundup, beginning the next chapter in her life. In September of 2023, she started a used tack shop at 136 Main Street, in the Bull Mountain Trading Post. Previous to coming to Montana,...

  • MVHM Museum Update

    Dale Alger|Mar 6, 2024

    The annual meeting for the Musselshell Valley Historical Museum will be Sunday, March 10, 2024 at 2:00 PM in the basement of the museum. We will elect officers and board members at the annual meeting. The regular monthly meeting will follow the annual meeting. We have set some dates for the 2024 season. Museum opening day Wednesday, May 1 Pancake Breakfast Sunday, May 5 Yard Sale Saturday June 1 and Saturday, June 8 Ice Cream Social Saturday, August 24 Closing day Monday, September 30 Christmas...

  • Roundup City Council Meeting Minutes

    Mar 6, 2024

    MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROUNDUP HELD ON DECEMBER 5, 2023 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS AND ZOOM MEETING. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Jones. Clerk/ Treasurer Lanter conducted roll call with council members, Liggett, Vivirito, Erickson, Carlson, McCleary, Toombs, and Fisher present. Also, present were, Director Sibley and Assistant Clerk Mann. Attorney Brooks was present via zoom. Long was absent. MOVED BY FISHER SECONDED BY LIGGETT TO APPROVE THE MINUTES OF THE NOVEMBER 21, 2023...

  • Melstone Lady Broncs Southern C Divisional Champions

    Mar 6, 2024

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  • Montana Farm Bureau Foundation Announces Youth Speech Contest

    Mar 6, 2024

    BOZEMAN, Montana—The Montana Farm Bureau Foundation announces their annual Youth Speech Contest which will be held April 4 during the 2024 FFA State Convention at the Billings Metra. “One of the MFB Foundation's priority goals is to support agricultural education and leadership development of Montana's youth,” said MFB Director of Foundation Development Alena Standley. “Some of Montana’s brightest young leaders have competed in this contest and it’s exciting to offer cash prizes to this age group.” The Youth Speech Contest is open to stude...

  • Musselshell County Commission Minutes

    Mar 6, 2024

    Commissioners February 9, 2024 Minutes The meeting was called to order at 8:30 by Commissioner Turley. Commissioner Pancratz and Commissioner Goffena were present. Minutes were taken by Garilynn Rapp. Pledge of Allegiance. Commissioner Turley made the motion to approve the agenda as is. Commissioner Pancratz seconded. Motion carried. Minutes from February 2nd to be approved on February 16th, 2024. No Public Comment. Commissioner Goffena made a motion to sign the Letter to the District 6 Human Resources Development Councils 2024-2025 Community S...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Mar 6, 2024

    Montanans deserve a fair & impartial judiciary By Cory Swanson It's time to let you in on a little secret about America's judicial system: we're doing it wrong. We read every day in the news about a conflict in Montana or somewhere around the country where contentious political issues are being settled in the courtroom. It's become such a regular occurrence that a cottage industry has developed to interpret the legal rulings and their implications for all of us. The newness and novelty of judicial activism has long ago worn off and now it's...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Mar 6, 2024

    The Montana Family Foundation expresses deep disappointment and concern following Judge Krueger's recent ruling to enjoin three critical bills to defend unborn babies: HB 136, HB 171, and HB 140 from the 2021 session. This ruling, issued by Judge Krueger from Butte, undermines the sanctity of life and disregards the values held dear by the people of Montana. HB 136 aimed to protect pain-capable babies by banning abortions after 20 weeks gestation, HB 171 sought to prevent the distribution of abortion drugs via mail, and HB 140 aimed to ensure...

  • Letters to the Editor

    Mar 6, 2024

    In a January 2024 Democrat memo that NBC news exposed, revealed the Democrat Socialist Party strategy for winning the November election for Biden. They plan on using the tired issue of election denial against former President Trump. And we all have seen how they have corrupted our Judicial system to use as a weapon against the GOP. Their Leftist politics go right around our rule of law, The Constitution. The Democrat Socialist Party gets help from the Neocon Globalists. One major player in the destruction of the United States is George Soros....

  • Pastor's Corner

    Mar 6, 2024

    Certainty Part IV Believers Belong To God I remember a time not long ago when I felt safer in the world I live in than I do now. Many people have long believed this is one of the best places in the world. We can have some room to move around in, not be totally overrun by other people, experience freedom, and feel very safe. We are close to a city that offers a place to shop, get medical care, and find various things to do. I never used to think twice about being safe going to Billings. That's changed; I do think about that in several ways, one...

  • Students taking advantage of new schooling options

    Mar 6, 2024

    By: Senator Jason Ellsworth Of the many education reforms passed by the 2023 Legislature, one has been generating a lot of news lately, particularly in the Bozeman area. For example, local news station KBZK reported that as of the end of February, the Bozeman School Board had approved 93 students' applications to attend a school outside of the district they live in. Those students included 35 in K-5, 25 middle-schoolers, and 33 high-schoolers. What allowed those students to change their school? House Bill 203, a bipartisan piece of legislation...

  • Melstone Basketball

    Mar 6, 2024

    The Melstone Broncs & Lady Broncs traveled to Miles City last week for the Southern C Divisional tournament. The Lady Broncs had their first game of the tournament on Wednesday against the Ekalaka Lady Bulldogs, the Lady Broncs won 60-18 and advanced to the semi-finals on Friday night. The Melstone Broncs had their first game of the tournament on Thursday against the Roberts Rockets, the Broncs won 62-33 and advanced to the semi-finals on Friday night as well. In the semi-finals, the Broncs face...

  • Musselshell County Commission Agenda

    Mar 6, 2024

    Commissioners March 1st, 2024 Agenda CALL TO ORDER 8:30 Pledge of Allegiance Approval of Agenda Approval of minutes **8:45** Public Comment on any public matter within the jurisdiction of the Commissioners that is NOT on the Agenda. 1 Review and sign the Purchase Agreement for the Wier Building. 2. Sign Resolution 2024-11 Appointing Special Deputy County Attorney Burt Hurwitz for DC-20-32 submitted by County Attorney Larsen. 3. Review and sign the Mileage Certification Form for the SFY 2025 Yearly Tax Certification of Roadway Mileage submitted...

  • Winnett Senior News / Flatwillow News

    Raye Anne Lund|Mar 6, 2024

    FLATWILLOW and WINNETT NEWS Flatwillow Homemakers met on February 13 at Sandy’s home in Huntley. She prepared a corn bread chili casserole and everyone else brought in salads, and desserts. There were six members present. Raye Anne, Ginger, Luann, Kim, and Babs all carpooled from Winnett to Huntley. It was a fun ladies day out. Sandy read the thought for the day called “A Tribute to Lois Johnke” by Joe Whisonant. It was beautifully written and a wonderful tribute to one of the original founding members of the Flatwillow Homemakers Club. We an...

  • New Hunting, Fishing and Conservation License Year Begins March 1 Deer and Elk Permit Application Deadline is April 1

    Mar 6, 2024

    HELENA – The new license year opens March 1, which means that is the day you can buy your 2024 hunting, fishing and conservation licenses and begin applying for permits and special licenses. The deadline to apply for deer and elk permits is April 1. Applications for most species – deer, elk, antelope, deer B licenses, elk B licenses, antelope B licenses, moose, sheep, goat, bison, bear, turkey – can be made beginning March 1. A new online feature this year is the option for applicants to reapply for the same offerings as last year with just a s...

  • Musselshell County Sheriff's Report

    Mar 6, 2024

    2/25/24 10:45:47 911 - No 02/25/24 11:52:13 Medical 02/25/24 14:07:46 Medical 02/25/24 14:08:52 Traffic 02/26/24 05:43:05 Traffic Stop 02/26/24 13:04:08 Medical 02/26/24 13:32:14 Traffic Hazard 02/26/24 13:40:37 Drugs 02/26/24 14:38:28 Theft 02/26/24 15:58:23 Medical 02/26/24 16:19:14 Motor 02/26/24 16:54:14 Motor 02/26/24 17:11:06 Agency Assist 02/26/24 17:24:44 Traffic Hazard 02/26/24 17:24:44 Administrative 02/26/24 18:52:00 Motor 02/26/24 21:00:07 Medical 02/27/24 07:50:17 Info 02/27/24 10:27:07 Arrest 02/27/24 11:05:33 Assault 02/27/24 16...

  • The American Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Western Music Rendezvous

    Norma Trent|Mar 6, 2024

    The American Cowboy Poetry Gathering and Western Music Rendezvous is a three day cultural festival held annually in Lewiston, MT. The festival is dedicated to celebrating and preserving the history, heritage and values of the cowboy lifestyle of the Upper Rocky Mountain West. About 100 cowboy poets, western musicians and artists from all over the US and Canada will convene to share their talent and perpetuate traditions of the American West. This year's festival will be held August 8-11. This year they are encouraging the involvement of youth...

  • Rep. Rosendale Votes Against D.C. Cartel Funding Scheme

    Mar 6, 2024

    Congressman Matt Rosendale (MT-02), voted against H.R. 7463 - Making further continuing appropriations for fiscal year 2024. The Continuing Resolution is another extension of Nancy Pelosi’s budget and Joe Biden’s policies. “I've been telling you for quite some time now that Congress is completely broke. Here we are after only two short days of work in Washington D.C., Congress passed another CR to fund government for another six days because they haven't been able to pass the 12 appropriation bills to fund government transparently and respo...

  • Roundup Chamber Member Spotlight

    Mar 6, 2024

    Big M Realty 25 1st Avenue West Roundup, MT 59072 406-323-3111 www.bigmrealty.com Big M Realty specializes in Residential, Commercial, and Recreational properties across Central Montana. Ken Minnie has owned Big M Realty since 1998, he has been an agent since 1992. Big M Realty has six agents available for all your Real Estate needs: Ken Minnie Broker/Owner 406-670-8764 Email: [email protected] Pat Riley Sales Associate 406-698-3056 Email: [email protected] Linda Riley Sales Associate 406-698-3056 Email: [email protected] Troy Griemsman...

  • Sloppy Joe Tater Tot Casserole

    Mar 6, 2024

    TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Cook: 4 hours + standing YIELD: 10 servings. This sloppy joe Tater Tot casserole is an easy dinner for both you and the kids. Serve with carrot and celery sticks for a fuss-free feast. You can also stir in some spicy brown mustard if the adults want more zing. -Laura Wilhelm, West Hollywood, California Ingredients 1 bag (32 ounces) frozen Tater Tots, divided 2 pounds ground beef or turkey 1 can (15 ounces) tomato sauce 1 bottle (8 ounces) sweet chili sauce 2...