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MSU Extension publishes new MontGuide fact sheets to aid Montanans
From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University Extension recently published six new MontGuides covering a variety of topics to provide unbiased information for Montanans. As part of their outreach efforts, MSU... — Updated 3/8/2021
Celebrating History: Many social events occurring
by Emily Mayer With winter waning 100 years ago, many gatherings, both personal and social, took place in Havre. The Havre Plaindealer states in its March 5, 1921, edition: This has been another busy week in Havre social circles. W... — Updated 3/5/2021
Nominations sought for 32nd Annual Centennial Bell Award
Press release Nominations are now being accepted for the 32nd annual Montana Statehood Centennial Bell Award. This year's award will honor the Montana History Teacher of the Year... — Updated 3/3/2021
Recruiting starts for the Youth Forest Monitoring Program
HELENA - The Montana Discovery Foundation and the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest are looking for one field instructor and seven incoming high school students who love the ou... — Updated 2/25/2021
Montana Association of Clerk and Recorders offer scholarships
Press release The Montana Association of Clerk and Recorders is again sponsoring two scholarships for graduating seniors who will be attending an in-state college or university. The first-place scholarship is for $1,000 and the... — Updated 2/19/2021
Crisis help and support numbers listed
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.... — Updated 2/19/2021
Hunting and fishing license year begins March 1
From Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks The new license year for hunting and fishing in Montana opens March 1, which means that is the day people can buy your 2021 hunting and fishing licenses and begin applying for permits and... — Updated 2/19/2021
Bear Paw Ski Bowl opening Saturday
Bear Paw Ski Bowl is opening Saturday, with operating hours of 10:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. for both days this weekend. Bear Paw Winter Sports, the ski equipment rental and merchandise... — Updated 2/18/2021
Call made for Montana Junior Duck Stamp 2021 entries
Press release A call has gone out to student artists, art educators and mentors announcing that the 2021 Montana Junior Duck Stamp Contest is accepting entries now until March 19.... — Updated 2/18/2021
Montana state-fish art contest open
Artists grades K-12 are invited to submit entries to a Montana state-fish art contest. State-Fish Art is a national contest sponsored by Wildlife Forever that recognizes winners by... — Updated 2/11/2021
Hawley offered appointment to U.S. Air Force Academy
Note: This information was provided by the offices of U.S. Sens. Jon Tester and Steve Daines Montana’s U.S. senators announced that academy nominee Alaynee Hawley of Harlem has been offered an appointment to the U.S. Air Force... — Updated 2/10/2021
Senior Listening looks at Medicare COVID coverage
by Aging Services Specialist Lisa Baxter Medicare Part B (Medical Insurance) covers FDA approved vaccines. The Medicare beneficiary will pay nothing for this vaccine. Have your Medicare card on hand so your provider can bill... — Updated 2/10/2021
Havre Middle School lists students of the month
Press release Havre Middle School's Sixth-Grade Student of the Month for January is Treasure Squires. She is the daughter of Tim and Kimberly Nixdorf. She has two siblings, Alexa... — Updated 2/5/2021
Acors named to MCC Fall Semester President's Honor List
Press release Miles Community College announced that the following Havre students have been named to the President’s Honor List for the Fall 2020 semester. Students who are taking 12 or more credits and maintain a term... — Updated 2/5/2021
Girl Scouts about to take cookie orders
Press release BILLINGS — The Words “Girl Scout Cookie Season” bring joy to many people and Girl Scouts of Montana and Wyoming announced the “much-anticipated Cookie Season” begins Friday. Girl Scout Cookies will be availa... — Updated 2/3/2021
Crisis help and support numbers listed
Press release 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... — Updated 1/27/2021
Junior ag loans available through Montana Department of Agriculture
From Montana Department of Agriculture HELENA — Montana youth ages 21 and under may be eligible for up to $8,500 in loan financing through the Montana Department of Agriculture’s Junior Agriculture Loan Program. “With the... — Updated 1/20/2021
Winter writing contest asks 'How have Montana public lands helped you through this past year?'
From Montana Discovery Foundation HELENA — People who submit a short story about how Montana public lands have made a positive impact on their life during this past year could win a free overnight stay at a Forest Service rental... — Updated 1/20/2021
High Plains Book Award nominations are open
Press release Nominations for the 15th annual High Plains Book Awards opened Jan. 15. Nominations will be accepted through March 12. Information and nomination forms can be found online at http://highplainsbookawards.org . The... — Updated 1/20/2021
Montana Association of Clerk and Recorders offer scholarships
Press release The Montana Association of Clerk and Recorder’s is again sponsoring 2 scholarships for a graduating senior who will be attending an in-state college or university. The first-place scholarship is for $1,000 and the... — Updated 1/20/2021
Crisis help and support numbers listed
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.... — Updated 1/15/2021
IRS warns Montanans of of new wave of COVID-19 scams
From Internal Revenue Service DENVER — The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division — IRS-CI — is warning Montana taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers the second... — Updated 1/15/2021
Backcountry Film Festival set to be streamed
Press release The Winter Wildlands Alliance Backcountry Film Festival is back for its 16th year, but this winter it looks a little different. Instead of a night out at the silver screen, the outdoors film festival is going virtual... — Updated 1/12/2021
OLLI at MSU to host Jan. 15 Friday Forum with Sen. Jon Tester
MSU News Service BOZEMAN - The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University, formerly MSU Wonderlust, will partner with the Bozeman Public Library Foundation to... — Updated 1/12/2021
Montana Association of Clerk and Recorders offer scholarships
Press release The Montana Association of Clerk and Recorder’s is again sponsoring two scholarships for a graduating senior who will be attending an in-state college or university. The first-place scholarship is for $1,000 and... — Updated 1/11/2021