Articles from the January 4, 2023 edition
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Green lights added to MDT snowplows
Many Treasure State residents might have noticed green lights added to Montana Department of Transportation snowplows during the recent winter storms. With the average number of 24 MDT snowplows hit b... Full story
School Board wraps up for the calendar year
The Three Forks School District Board of Trustees hosted its final meeting of 2022 before the winter break, discussing topics such as the ongoing bond project, coach resignations, and surplus sales. Andy Becker, the bond project manager informed the... Full story
Fish and Wildlife Commission calls for a 'legislative solution' to Madison River crowding
An 11-year-old effort to manage crowding on one of Montana's most popular fisheries stalled out without resolution in late December when the Fish and Wildlife Commission decided not to advance... Full story
Our View: Looking towards a great 2023
Looking back on 2022, there were plenty of great moments for the Three Forks community, and there should be plenty of more exciting news in 2023. One of the most important news items of 2022 was the continued work on the Three Forks Flood Mitigation... Full story
Column: Get me a cherry pie, I'll time you
When I was a little kid, I sat down to eat a cup of tapioca pudding when someone told me it was made with fish eggs. From that moment on, I was horrified by the dish, and it took me about 30 years before I tried it again and realized it did not... Full story
Coaches Corner: New Year Reflection
Have you asked yourself some reflective questions this past week as we jump into the New Year? What challenges or fears were thrown your way, and how did you overcome them? Were you able to break through your challenges, fears, sadness, and... Full story
OLLI at MSU to host free spring semester reception on Jan. 10
From the MSU News Service BOZEMAN — The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will host its annual spring semester reception from 4 to 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 10, at Pilgrim Congregational United Church, 2118 S. Third... Full story
York's Islands Fishing Access Site closed temporarily due to flooding
TOWNSEND – York's Islands Fishing Access Site on the Missouri River is closed temporarily due to flooding. Ice jams on portions of the Missouri River near Townsend caused water, ice, and debris to inundate the site, creating unsafe conditions for... Full story
Big weekend for Lady Wolves basketball
The Three Forks High School Girls' Basketball team will be looking to get their second conference win of the season with 5B matchups this week on January 6 at Manhattan and January 7 against Townsend. The Wolves picked up two wins in December, the fi... Full story
Montana Health department proposes new requirements for Medicaid abortion coverage
This week MTFP obtained a copy of a proposed rule change from the Department of Public Health and Human Services that would add layers of red tape for low-income Montanans seeking Medicaid coverage fo... Full story
A Montana Addiction Clinic Wants to Motivate People With Rewards-- then Came a Medicaid Fraud Probe
A Montana addiction clinic’s plan to give people with substance use disorders as much as $1,966.50 in gift cards and vouchers to follow its treatment program is raising questions about the use of financial incentives with patients. The tug of war... Full story
Wolves riding three game win streak into 2023
The Three Forks High School boys’ basketball team will be riding a three-game win streak when they open the 2023 portion of their schedule with a road game on January 6 at Manhattan and a January 7 home matchup against Townsend. The Wolves (3-3,... Full story
Commissioner Downing Advises Homeowners to Review Federal Flood Insurance Policy
A recent rule amendment by the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) gives homeowners living in special flood hazard areas (SFHA) the option to purchase private flood insurance plans on FHA-insured mortgages. This relieves homeowners of the previous... Full story
