Opinion

Missouri River Corps of Rediscovery #4: Gates of the Prairie

“This evening we entered much the most remarkable cliffs we have yet seen. These cliffs rise from the waters edge on either side perpendicularly to the height of [about] 1200

Rural and Ag Council launches action center

›The Rural and Agriculture Council of America announced the creation of our USMCA Action Center. Canada and Mexico represent the two largest trading partners for America’s farming and ranching families.

Mourning another freedom lost

Dear Editor, The recent mandate against open carry of knives with blades over 4 inches in length in public places, including local parks, astounds me. Lewistown is not only a

How long can the Federal Debt keep rising?

A few months ago, the federal debt we have accumulated over the past decades crossed the $22 trillion mark. That’s a record. And it’s surely not going to be the

Deteriorating ‘What the Hay’ sculptures now an eyesore

Dear Editor, For those of us traveling U.S. Highway 87 near Hobson on a regular basis, the odd, dilapidated “What the Hay” entries (not sure what to call them…former entries

I love the President

Dear Editor, I sure do love President Trump, (just in case some of your readers were wondering). He loves this country and is making it great for us. He is

Help the Fair board find the history of Horse Barn no. 2

Dear Editor, This winter, Barn Number 2 at the Fergus County Fairgrounds suffered devastating damage from a freak winter storm that ripped off half of the 200-foot-long roof, slamming it

Do we want two Congressional seats?

The entire state of Montana has only one member representing us in the United States House of Representatives. For most of our history we have had two. That changed in

The secret ‘arm’ of World War II

During the week of June 6, I watched a number of video documentaries on the D-Day invasion of Normandy. I am sure in one of those documentaries reference was made

Rural jobs are boosted by impact of SNAP

A recent report by the U.S. Department of Agriculture examines the impact of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program in rural America. Widely viewed as a program that helps combat urban

Poll

Where is your favorite place to go camping in Central Montana?