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After centuries of trauma, Montana’s Blackfeet Nation turns to an old friend for food sovereignty: bison
The Blackfeet Nation is a remote and rugged landscape on the windswept plains of northern Montana. While rich in resources, the remote location and management by the federal government have made food access a challenge here. Only four grocery...
DEMONIZING CHRISTIAN CRITICS OF THE LGBTQ AGENDA
Bill Donohue It is not enough these days for hard-core ideologues to disagree with their critics. They go for the jugular. The politics of personal destruction has never been so prevalent and so vicious. This is certainly the case with radical...
Things to do in Missoula: Montana rock 'n' roll and livestock photography
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El obispo habla sobre la ‘cultura del encuentro’ con los estudiantes de Rowan
La fe, la inmigración y el encuentro con los demás con compasión fueron los temas de una reciente charla entre el obispo José Williams, estudiantes universitarios y otras personas en la Universidad de Rowan, en Glassboro. Organizado el 8 de...
Dickinson State senior Parker Buckley reflects on education, leadership, and community support
Parker Buckley, a senior at Dickinson State University | Dickinson State UniversityParker Buckley, a senior at Dickinson State University | Dickinson State University Parker Buckley, a senior at Dickinson State University (DSU) majoring in...
Caught in sting, Montana man charged with 11 child-sex-abuse felonies
BILLINGS — A Laurel man caught in a sting operation set up by an online YouTube group now faces 11 charges of sexual abuse of children in Yellowstone County District Court. Tieler Randy Wells, 27, pleaded not guilty to all charges in court on...
Could A Statewide Cell Phone Ban Improve Montana’s Grades?
It should come as no surprise to absolutely anyone that it can be difficult to get the attention of a child or teenager when they're locked into their phone. They literally have the world at their fingertips and access to a multitude of...
70-year-old T. rex mystery solved by 'Dueling dinosaurs' fossil
For many years, paleontologists have debated about whether there was a smaller relative of the Tyrannosaurus rex, or if those smaller fossils were really just awkward teenage versions of the king of dinosaurs. Now, one skeleton has stopped the...
Governor Gianforte promotes Montana trade in Tokyo
UPDATE: October 22 at 6:00 p.m. Governor Greg Gianforte continued his trade mission in Tokyo, promoting Montana's commodities and industries to Japanese leaders. Gianforte highlighted Montana's strong ties with Japan, emphasizing the state's...
Montana's furry friends win public lands photo contest
MONTANA - Twelve lucky dogs have been named winners of the Montana Conservation Voters Education Fund's "Pups for Public Lands" contest. The winners will be featured in the MCV Education Fund's 2026 calendar, showcasing dogs exploring the state's...
Dignity in the Final Chapter: Delaware’s End of Life Options Law and What It Means for Clients and Counsel
As estate planners, we are often invited into life’s most intimate and difficult conversations—guiding individuals and families through decisions involving incapacity, death, and legacy. These discussions now have a new dimension in Delaware. With...
Calumet Montana and Department of Revenue finalize property tax assessment
GREAT FALLS — Calumet Montana Refining (CMR) said in a news release on Wednesday that it and the Montana Department of Revenue (DOR) have resolved the fair market value of the crude oil refinery in Great Falls. A finalized property tax agreement...
Montana Democratic Party taps former Tester staffer as vice chair
Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. The Montana Democratic Party announced the selection of Bruce Knutson as its new vice chair on Friday, tapping the former aide to...
Hallmark's "Countdown to Christmas" 2025 Schedule Will Have You Feeling Merry This Season
The most wonderful time of the year is here, and we can't wait to get into the Christmas spirit! As the holiday season quickly approaches, we're sure you're into the idea of sitting at home and watching movies that evoke all the joy that comes...
A Montanan's Guide to Federal and State Public Record Requests
The right to know takes different forms at different levels of government. At the federal level, the Freedom of Information Act gives citizens a way to request government records. In Montana, the right is built directly into the state constitution...
The Best College Town In Montana And It's Not Bozeman.
Montana is home to a few different institutions of higher learning. There's Billings, Bozeman, Butte, Great Falls, Helena, and Missoula, just to name a few, but when it comes down to which is the best, as far as college towns, it's always between...
Turkmenistan and the USA expand educational cooperation
From October 18 to 28, a high-level delegation from Turkmenistan’s education sector is on a working visit to the United States to expand practical cooperation between educational institutions of the two countries. The delegation includes...
Whitehall Resident's Sister Inducted into Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame
The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame & Western Heritage Center (MCHF & WHC) announces their 18th class of inductions into the Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame. The inductees were chosen from a field of candidates nominated by the general public. Inductees...
Montana Tech celebrates increase in total enrollment
MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Technological University is celebrating a nearly 4% increase in total enrollment. Headcount for the Fall 2025 semester is 2,516 students. "People are clearly getting behind Montana Tech's purpose of rising to meet...
Federal bill aims to tackle Montana's childcare shortage
Producer: Trimmel Gomes, Ph: +17723424024, E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. Estimates show Montana's economy loses an estimated $317 million each year due to child care...