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Articles from the September 16, 2020 edition


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  • City approves MOU with Headwaters Economics

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 16, 2020

    The Three Forks City Council approved last week a Memorandum of Understanding with Headwaters Economics to assist the City with flood mitigation solutions. Based out of Bozeman and Helena, Headwaters Economics is an independent, nonprofit research group that works to improve community development and land management decisions. Kristin Smith of Headwaters is heading up their new flood program that will help communities think about flood risk and mitigation strategies. She said they are new to the... Full story

  • Satellite Voting Office Headed To Three Forks

    STAFF REPORT|Sep 16, 2020

    In an effort to serve voters in advance of Election Day and to alleviate crowding, the Gallatin County Election Department has developed a mobile satellite office that will be traveling across the county during the month of October to provide voter services in local communities. The mobile office will be at the Three Forks Library on October 13 to 14 from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Gallatin County voters will have the opportunity to register to vote, update their voter registration, and receive a ballot... Full story

  • City of Three Forks 112th birthday Thursday

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 16, 2020

    This Thursday will be a significant date as the City of Thursday celebrates its 112th birthday. According to former Mayor and current Council member Gene Townsend, the date of September 17, 1908, is looked at as the official date the town was established. Townsend said this is the date the Milwaukee Railroad brought in a train for the sale that took place at the Milwaukee Depot. In the history section of the City of Three Forks website, it is reported that Main Street was lined with lot stakes... Full story

  • Three Forks shines at home meet

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 16, 2020

    Three Forks High School cross country head coach Tara Forsberg was plenty pleased with the way her team competed at last Saturday's Headwaters Invitational. "Our athletes came to run. We had many PRs (personal record)," she said. "Our boys team is running really well right now. They are training smart and working hard. Our ladies all had great races, they are in a tough field against Townsend and Manhattan." Leading the way for the boys was Garret Golding who finished sixth with a time of... Full story

  • Wolves take positives from Manhattan game, host Columbus Friday

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 16, 2020

    The Three Forks High School football team will be looking to pick up their first conference win of the season Friday when they host Columbus. In action last week, the Wolves fell to 1-1 on the season with a 47-0 homecoming loss to rival Manhattan. Despite the loss, Head Coach Connor Sullivan said there are a lot more positives then negatives to take away from the game. “Would of we liked to win? Absolutely. But Manhattan, they’re a good football team and ranked #2 in the state. They showed tha... Full story

  • Three Forks loses five set rivalry battle

    Jack H. Smith, Three Forks Voice|Sep 16, 2020

    It was just what you would expect from a rivalry matchup between the Three Forks and Manhattan High School volleyball teams. The two squads battled to five sets last Thursday in Three Forks, with the Lady Wolves falling just short in the 11-25, 26-24, 25-15, 11-25, 15-7 setback. Head Coach Tracy Welter said she was very proud of how the team bounced back after the first set. “We battled harder than we have all season, and the rotation and girls are really starting to click. Even though it was a loss, I'm very excited to see us carry over our e... Full story

  • Duane Kenneth Severson

    Sep 16, 2020

    Duane Kenneth Severson was born on May 10th,1942 in Wheaton Village, Minnesota to Dolly Pechia Severson and Kenneth Severson. Duane passed away on September 12th ,2020 surrounded by his family. Duane was the first born child of a very large blended family. He spent his early years in Minnesota and Montana. Later he joined the Army with his best friend from childhood, Adrian Erickson, serving in Germany, before returning to Minnesota. He then met and married Jeannine Boehland, and later... Full story

  • Peter Frederick Stock

    Sep 16, 2020

    Peter Frederick Stock (Pete Stock), 56, passed away on September 1, 2020. Pete was born May 14, 1964 in Watertown, Wisconsin. He was a resident of Willow Creek at the time of his death. Pete joined the United States Navy in 1982 and served until he retired in 2002. He is preceded in death by Marvin Raymond Stock. He is survived by mother Kathleen A. Sartwell; wife Cindy L. Stock; children Melissa L. Keeler and Rachel M. Stock; stepchildren: Reed W. Jevning, Chad Jevning (Chelsea Pardue), and... Full story