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  • Montana vaccine allocation increasing as state begins Phase 2

    Updated Apr 1, 2021

    Gov. Greg Gianforte announced in a press conference Wednesday that the state would be receiving 15,000 more doses of vaccine starting this week, bringing the weekly allocation of vaccine to almost 42,000. He said the state will receive 15,000 doses of the Pfizer vaccine, 11,000 Moderna vaccines and nearly 16,000 of the Johnson & Johnson vaccines, which will be distributed to Montanans as the state moves into Phase 2 of it's vaccine rollout plan, which includes everyone 16...

  • Still time to catch the action at Freezout Lake

    Pam Burke|Updated Apr 1, 2021

    It's not too late this year to catch the annual spring migration of tens of thousands waterfowl at Freezout Lake Wildlife Management Area along the Rocky Mountain Front. Freezout Lake WMA is a 12,000-acre area with a series of lakes, including Freezout and Priest Butte lakes, and ponds that every year from about the end of the first week in March to the end of the first week in April attracts swans by the thousands and white geese by the tens of thousands on their annual...

  • State and local COVID-19 update, April 1, 2021

    Updated Apr 1, 2021

    The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 104,725 with 212 new cases, 960 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 50. The number of deaths was 1,438. Blaine County Health Department reported Tuesday evening being notified of no new cases, 752 total, none active, no active hospitalizations, 24 deaths. The department said it would not list case numbers unless they change. Hill County Health Department reported Wednsday evening being notified of no new cases, 1,944 t...

  • Obituary - Connie M. Peterson

    Updated Apr 1, 2021

    Connie M. Peterson, 71, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at her home in Havre. Services are pending and a full obituary will follow....

  • For the Record, April 1, 2021

    Updated Apr 1, 2021

    Havre Police Department A caller on Fifth Avenue reported a sex offense Wednesday at 12:35 p.m. -- A caller at Havre High School reported Wednesday at 4:56 p.m. reported being backed into at 3:20 p.m. -- Raymond Windyboy of Box Elder, 59, was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge after a caller at Montana State University-Northern tennis courts made a complaint at 5:59 p.m. Wednesday. Hill County Sheriff's Office A theft, forgery or fraud was reported Wednesday at noon on...

  • Looking out my Backdoor: My world and mathematics

    Sondra Ashton|Updated Apr 1, 2021

    There is magic in my world. If I do not see it, it doesn’t matter. If I do see it, it doesn’t matter. Every day is a song. Yesterday’s music fell to earth, gone. Today’s voice is in the wind, the sky. You may listen. Or not hear. This morning I awoke to Cathedral bells, To bird song riding pale green sunrise. The first sight out my window, a western tanager Atop a cluster of new mango leaves, strange fruit. One moment. One moment of attention. I’m granted only moments....

  • Legislators, governor enabling commercialization of hunting

    Updated Apr 1, 2021

    For decades, Montana’s outfitting community provided their services in a fair fashion respecting the shared interests of hunters and landowners. Outfitters were partners in wildlife management, landowner relationships, and the hunting community. That collaboration has been mostly replaced by greedy efforts favoring the commercialization of hunting opportunities. The list of bills the Montana Outfitters and Guides Association — MOGA — is pushing is long, coupled with the appointments to key boards and commissions that will...

  • Final Armory nights for Northern volleyball

    Kason Clark|Updated Apr 1, 2021

    The Montana State University-Northern volleyball team nears the end of their season that had to be pushed to the spring because of the COVID-19 pandemic. They have had to play their entire season without any fans in attendance and their matches at home against Rocky Mountain College this Thursday and Friday will be no different. Their match Friday would have been their senior night, but fortunately for MSU-N's four seniors, they have decided to come back for another semester...

  • Blue Pony tennis aims to keep growing at the Conrad Invite

    Havre Daily Staff|Updated Apr 1, 2021

    The Havre High tennis teams couldn't have been more excited to start their season last week at the Cut Bank Invitational. And the excitement hasn't waned. The Blue Ponies will again head west this weekend, only they'll be at Saturday's Conrad Invite, where they move from a tournament format to their first duals of the season. Havre is slated to battle Conrad, Lewistown and Cut Bank Saturday. "Excited to get right back out there," Havre head coach George Ferguson said. "This...

  • Local Bowling Report: Bowling season beginning to hit the stretch run

    Julie Rodgers|Updated Apr 1, 2021

    High Scores for the week were Women’s Julie Rodgers, 202-548, Men’s game, Shawn Mariani, 260, series, Fred Williams, 711. Split Pickers were Hailey Breum, 5-10, Janet Robinson, 5-6, Tammy Pozega, 5-7, Joe Ross, 5-7, Colleen Patera, 5-10, Shawn Mariani, 3-10, and Lindsey O’Brecht, 5-10. Sunday Keglers: Hailey Breum, 193-459, Cori Winsor, 166, Julie Smith, 152, Hollie Mercer, 149, Tasha Daniels, 165, Haley Graham, 165,171, Alicia Burrington, 171,154,156-481, Donna Tille...

  • 40 Below Public House opening in Havre

    Kason Clark|Updated Apr 1, 2021

    The Bullhook Bottoms Casino at 415 First St. West is no more. In its place will be the 40 Below Public House. It will be a bar and grille casino like Bullhook Bottoms, but 40 Below will aim to be a more family-oriented sports bar. "During the day, we want to have it so you can bring your kid for lunch or bring your family for lunch or dinner," said new general manager Jordan Dugan, "also watch the game and have a beer, bring the girls out for drinks. You can go either way." Ho...

  • 406 Custom Auto and Sound opening soon

    Kason Clark|Updated Apr 1, 2021

    In a few weeks time, 406 Custom Auto & Sound will open at 600 First St. next to the Siesta Motel. The shop will replace the mechanic's garage and will be used for a variety of car installations. The shop will install car stereos, remote starts and other car accessories, along with providing other services such as auto-glass replacement, rock chip repair and bed liners. The business' owner is Willie Mandril, who decided to start a business after working in the car service...