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By Your Accidental Journalist On Thursday, December 11, 2025, an Arctic cold front moved southward across central and eastern Montana, bringing a rapid drop in temperatures, strong winds, and winter weather conditions to the Big Sandy area and surrounding region. What is an Arctic Front? An Arctic front is a mass of very cold, dense air that originates from the Arctic or polar regions. These fronts are known for causing sudden and dramatic drops in temperature, often accompanied by strong winds...
In 1984, Leo Bitz started Agri-Prairie Insurance and sold some of the first multi-peril crop insurance policies in the state. More than forty years later, the business is staying right where it began–rooted within the family. Leo’s grandson, Matt Myers, and his wife Julie have taken over Agri-Prairie, carrying the family legacy into a new generation. When asked what he loves most about this community, Matt’s answer was heartfelt. “It was a great place to grow up. It’s a great place to live and...
1 Years ago December 17, 1925 Big Sandy was bustling with visitors and local happenings as winter settled in. M. Takemoto of Havre was a visitor early in the week, while Sheriff George Brundage of Big Sandy made a business trip on Tuesday. Hal Thompson of Riedel was also in town, and Clarence Mills of Hays arrived for an overnight visit with his parents. A dance was planned following the Grade School Christmas program on Saturday night, December 19, with supper served at midnight. Residents were also encouraged to attend the Tom Thumb...
BOZEMAN — Montanans can open a medical care savings account at a local bank or credit union or make deposits into existing MSAs before Dec. 31 to reduce their state income taxes for 2025, according to Marsha Goetting, Montana State University Extension family economics specialist. The amount used to reduce income tax for Montana residents is the total amount deposited in an MSA during the tax year, not the amount withdrawn for eligible medical care expenses between January and December of the tax year. Medical care savings account holders m...
HAVRE- The results are in from the Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Havre check station for the 2025 hunting season. The check station was open for eight weekends from Oct. 11 (the opener of general antelope and pheasant) through Nov. 30 (the end of the deer/elk general season). Overall, hunter numbers were about the same as last year and the long-term average. Except for antelope, big game numbers were well below average, and upland bird harvest was mixed. Biologists gather a lot of valuable information and biological data on game animals...
Sunday, December 14th a group of twenty players met at the Mint family room to compete in six rounds of pinochle. Rebecca Wiehe had the highest score of 6350 earning her $30. Second high of 6110 went to Maggie Cline giving her $25. Kathy Gregoire earned $15 for third high score of 6090. Ending with 5980 for the day was Susan Knight for fourth and $10. In fifth with 5800 was Jessica Sietsema and sixth was Frank Moravec with 5670 each getting $5. Kenny Darlington had low of 4140 for $5! Frank and Linda had the highest round score of 1840. Lowest...
Montana State University (MSU) Extension will host its annual cropping seminar series January 5-9, 2026, in the Golden Triangle area. Speakers will cover topics such as input prices and managing price risk, forage options, crop varieties, and virtual fencing technology. Interested individuals can attend the workshop in Chester, Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Fort Benton, Great Falls, Havre, Shelby, or Stanford. There is no charge for the seminars, and all producers are encouraged to attend. The Choteau, Conrad, Cut Bank, Shelby, Chester, Havre,...