Northeast Montana News

12 Montana communities receive shared grant of $5.2 million

By Elle Johnson | Jan 10, 2021

Twelve communities in Montana have been awarded part of a $5.2 million grant in federal funds, according to the Montana Department of Commerce.

MSU-Northern reports above-average pass rates for NCLEX

By Elle Johnson | Nov 22, 2020

The third-quarter National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) pass rates for Montana State University-Northern have been reported at 90.91%, which is higher than the national average pass rate of 87.53%.

From Big Sky Times

Montana residents face charges over concert that allegedly violated COVID-19 restrictions

By Elle Johnson | 4 years ago

After an outdoor concert was held on private property in Helena Valley in early October, Lewis & Clark County Public Health (LCPH) has asked the county attorney's office to become involved in presenting COVID-19 restriction violations, with the concert hosts potentially facing criminal charges.

MSUN receives $250,000 for apprenticeship initiative

By Elle Johnson | Sep 23, 2020

Montana State University Northern has received $250,000 in funding from the Governor's Emergency Education Relief Fund (GEERF) for its Apprenticeship Initiative.

BLM to donate 320 acres of federal coal near Coyote Creek Mine

By Elle Johnson | Sep 10, 2020

The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) will be awarding 320 acres of federally owned coal after conducting a lease sale in Mercer County, according to a press release from the BLM.

Oakwood Village Apartments receive funds for renovations

By Elle Johnson | May 6, 2020

The Montana Department of Commerce has announced that it has received funds for a rehabilitation project for Oakwood Village Apartments.

Six Montana ports to reduce hours

By Elle Johnson | Apr 22, 2020

U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) announced that six Montana ports will have reduced hours due to the traffic reduction from COVID-19.

Crawford Distillery in Havre produces free hand sanitizer for community

By Elle Johnson | Apr 21, 2020

Several distilleries across the U.S. have begun shifting their business to producing hand sanitizer in an effort to help the nation during the COVID-19 pandemic.