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Bismarck woman proves age is just a number, celebrates 106th birthday
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Your “golden birthday” is the birthday that you turn the same age as the date you were born. For example, someone born on July 5 would celebrate their golden birthday on their fifth birthday. One Bismarck woman is about to celebrate her second golden...
Magic mushroom alternatives recalled across US, one person sickened in SD
A death in North Dakota and 48 reported illnesses — including one in South Dakota — led to a nationwide recall of psychedelic candies. The recall affects products from the company Prophet Premium Blends Diamond Shruumz, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control. The products include micro-dosing chocolate bars, infused cones and micro-dose and […] The post Magic mushroom alternatives recalled across US, one person sickened in SD appeared first on South Dakota Searchlight.
Governor Burgum makes appearances at Bismarck-Mandan July 4th events
BISMARCK AND MANDAN, N.D. (KFYR) - Governor Doug Burgum has been spending lots of time with former President Donald Trump on the campaign trail but took a break on the Fourth of July to enjoy the 145th annual Mandan Rodeo Days. The potential vice presidential pick rode in on a...
Blount Enjoys Bringing Fireworks To Community
The bigger than ever fireworks’ display in Wolf Point is occurring on Thursday, July 4, thanks to the support of area businesses, organizations and individuals. “Last year, we set the record and this year, we beat last year’s record,” organizer George “Mr. Fourth of July” Blount said. “The fireworks went up in price because of inflation, but we have great community support.”
Pickleball Instruction Hits In Wolf Point
Pickleball has hit Wolf Point with instruction offered on Thursdays at the community’s tennis courts. “Pickleball is the fastest rising sport in America right now,” Jessica Pipe, Wolf Point Caŋku coordinator, said. She noted the activity is particular popular on cruise ships and retirement homes. She is...
Hornets Win Championship Of Minor Baseball League
The Hornets fought off the Fox Ford team, 16-10, in Wolf Point’s Minor League baseball championship game on Wednesday, June 26. A two-run home run by Matthew Nasner helped Fox Ford take a 4-3 lead in the game’s opening inning. Fox Ford increased its advantage to 9-5 in the second inning.
Feel That? Earthquake Rattles Parts Of Western Montana
Fireworks weren't the only thing shaking windows in western Montana as the Treasure State celebrated the 4th of July Holiday. Reports from the USGS (United States Geological Survey), say a 3.9 magnitude earthquake occurred near Seely Lake at 4:46 early Friday morning. The earthquake was located 23 miles east, northeast of Seely Lake, and 48 miles from Missoula.
Operation Next program provides free career training for veterans at Highlands College
MISSOULA, Mont. — Operation Next, a program that provides free career training in welding and CNC precision machining to veterans and their families, is accepting applications for Fall 2024. Operation Next has trained 63 veterans or veteran family members since January 2023. Classes meet on the weekends, after online...
Roger Jacobs Inducted into Hall of Fame
Roger Jacobs, of Billings, Montana, was inducted into the Livestock Marketeers Hall of Fame on May 29, alongside Darryl Rahn, of Virginia, Illinois. Jacobs has dedicated nearly 50 years to the livestock industry through his time as a regional manager and field rep for the American Angus Association (AAA) and the Angus Journal, and most notably, as an auctioneer.
MHA chair opposes federal methane rule, citing risk to oil development
Mark Fox, chairman of the Mandan, Hidatsa and Arikara Nation, said he fears a new federal methane rule could stall oil and gas development on the Fort Berthold Reservation. “We have concerns to express,” he said about the regulation from the Bureau of Land Management. “Anything that’s going to impede our sovereign process, we take […] The post MHA chair opposes federal methane rule, citing risk to oil development appeared first on North Dakota Monitor.
Q2 Billings Area Weather: Breezy Saturday with scattered showers & thunderstorms
Montana and Wyoming remain on the east side of a big West Coast ridge of high pressure, which is allowing a couple more disturbances to bring scattered showers and thunderstorms tonight and Saturday.
Polson commission authorizes PILT agreement with S&K Gaming
The Polson City Commission unanimously approved a Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) agreement with S&K Gaming during its regular meeting Monday. The agreement covers a new casino slated for development by the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes on a 79-acre parcel of tribal land located across the Flathead River. The casino, bordered by Hwy. 93 and Irvine Flats Road, will occupy about 10 acres of the property, and is part of a multi-phase development that could eventually include a hotel, low-cost housing and an RV Park.
Polson 14U team wins Bitterroot Brawl
Polson 14U Softball took first place in their age division at last weekend's Bitterroot Brawl. Pictured here are: back row – Coach Brock Bryant, Analeigh Bryant, Piper Adams, Abbi Sanford, coach EJ Hammer, Graci Hammer, Kendyl Jaeger and coach Kyla Jaeger; front row – Hadley Maley, Anniston Flynn, Alyssa Thoft, Emma Shipley and Peyton Wirz. (Courtesy photo)
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