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Articles from the March 11, 2021 edition


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  • Northern ready to light up the spring

    George Ferguson|Updated Mar 11, 2021

    The Montana State University-Northern Lights just want to play football. For over a year now, they have had to watch as their brand new stadium came to life on campus, and as, time-after-time, a season they thought would come never did. Yes, because of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Lights haven't had an opportunity to truly play football since November of 2019. Of course, they aren't alone in that as there has been no college football in Montana during that time frame. And...

  • Work started on culverts between Chinook, Harlem

    From Montana Department of Transportation|Updated Mar 11, 2021

    Warmer weather means construction crews are back out on Montana roads, upgrading people's routes, Montana Department of Transportation said in a press release issued Thursday. The Chinook to Harlem Culverts project will repair or replace over 20 deteriorating culverts along a 24 mile stretch of US 2 between Chinook and Harlem. Culvert work will build a strong foundation for the complete reconstruction of the corridor planned within the next five years. Future projects will be...

  • People warned of COVID vaccine survey scams

    Updated Mar 11, 2021

    Staff and wire report Montana Senior Medicare Patrol is warning people of a new COVID-19 scam showing up in Montana. SMP reports it has received reports of an email scam where people are asked to complete a survey. They offer a free reward but ask people to pay a nominal fee “to cover shipping.” “Survey scams like this are a creative way to steal your identity or money,” SMP said in a press release. “Many survey scams offer a reward and give you a limited time to respond if you want to take the survey. A legitimate survey wou...

  • Bit of snow hits but warm weekend expected

    Tim Leeds|Updated Mar 11, 2021

    An unexpected snowstorm hit this part of the Hi-Line Wednesday, leaving some white on the ground from about Inverness to Chinook or a bit past, but it is expected to be gone by this afternoon with a slow warming trend bringing temperatures near or higher than 60 by Sunday before the next possible snowstorm early next week. Some heavy snow even fell in the afternoon, although with temperatures in the mid-40s none of that stuck. But the temperatures dropped a bit and more snow...

  • State and local COVID-19 update, March 11, 2021

    Updated Mar 11, 2021

    The total number of cases of COVID-19 in Montana on the state map after today’s update was 101,424 with 190 new cases, 1,094 active. The number of active hospitalizations was 56. The number of deaths was 1,391. Blaine County Health Department reported Wednesday evening being notified of no new cases, 736 total, 10 active, 24 deaths. Hill County Health Department reported Wednesday evening being notified of no new cases, 1,924 total, 16 active, 2 active hospitalizations, 41 deaths. Rocky Boy — Current data not available. Fort...

  • Northern's LGBTQ and Ally Group reconvening

    Updated Mar 11, 2021

    Press release Montana State University-Northern Safe Zone has announced it will be reconvening the LGBTQ and ally group, Gender and Sexuality Alliance. The group will meet Tuesdays from 5:30-6:30 p.m. beginning next week, March 16. It is open to LGBTQ and allies in the community. Everyone is welcome. For more information, people can contact Brent Olinger 265-3534 or [email protected]....

  • Online workshops set to 'start, grow, revive your business'

    Updated Mar 11, 2021

    Havre Daily News staff Two sets of eight-session online workshops start next week to help business owners or people who want to start a business succeed, with their primary target entrepreneurs in Indian Country. Opportunity Link Community Coordinator Nick Dorr said funding for the the “Start, Grow, Revive Your Business” workshops, being facilited by Havre-based Opportunity Link and the multi-Western state nonprofit Rural Community Assistance Corp., came from U.S. Department of Commerce Minority Business Development Age...

  • For the Record, March 11, 2021

    Updated Mar 11, 2021

    Havre Police Department A Boulevard Avenue caller reported Wednesday at 7:57 a.m. that a garage had been broken into. -- An arrest was made after a 10th Avenue caller reported Wednesday at 2:20 p.m. that a dog had been burnt. Raven Ray Wolfgang Lanier, who was named in the dispatch log as an involved party, was listed in this morning's jail roster as being held on charges of assault with a weapon, partner or family member assault and obstructing a peace officer or other public...

  • Fort Benton girls move into Class C semifinals

    Kason Clark|Updated Mar 11, 2021

    As Fort Benton headed to the fourth quarter of their opening game of the State Class C Girls Basketball Tournament, they faced a five-point deficit. Their opponent, Plentywood, had maintained control throughout most of the game, so the Longhorns needed to dig deep to make a run. As they prepared for the game's final eight minutes, Fort Benton head coach Cassie Pimperton had a simple message for her players. "We're going to be fine. We just got to start doing little things...

  • Local Bowling Report: Possible short league starting up at Harvest Moon Lanes

    Julie Rodgers|Updated Mar 11, 2021

    Anyone interested in a short league of 10 weeks, it will be Thursday’s at 7 p.m., with three-man teams, starting around March 27. Sign up at the lanes. Let’s see what we can get going. High scores for the week were Women, Lindsey O’Brecht, 211, 606; and men, Dustin Hoffman, 274,758. Split picker’s, Tammy Pozega, 6-7-10, Alicia Burrington, 4-7-9, Julie Rodgers, 5-7, Linda Warneke, 4-10, Sunday Keglers: Tasha Daniels, 153, Pam Conatser, 169,151-466, Alicia Burrington, 158,156...

  • Letter to the editor - Tester not a friend to working Montanans

    Updated Mar 11, 2021

    Editor: With his rumpled suit, his old-school haircut, and his folksy ways, Sen. Jon Tester would have us believe he is a friend of working Montanans. Do not be fooled. When Sen. Tester had a chance to vote to raise the minimum wage, he voted no and told the working people in Montana that $8.75 an hour was good enough for them. Trust me, the senator’s corporate handlers were pleased with their boy, Jon. John Snider Ashland, Wisconsin...

  • Looking out my backdoor: An out-of-mind experience

    Sondra Ashton|Updated Mar 11, 2021

    Because of the pandemic, health cautions and precautions, these past several days, I’ve found myself to be the only gringo in town, or to be precise, on the ranch. Tom and Janet drove their big yellow cargo van to Arizona for medical appointments and to bring back another load of belongings from storage. Lani and Ariel exited Etzatlan about when winter entered, gone off to lounge on a beach somewhere near Manzanillo. John and Carol, in a fit of stir-crazy, packed up their a...