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Viewpoint: Here we go again with NorthWestern Energy
The Missoula Current - Montana
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August 18, 2025
Ken Toole What is it about top executives in monopoly utilities that makes them want to play cowboy capitalists? Case in point is NorthWestern Energy's plan to provide power to gigantic data centers. With great ballyhoo across the state,...
Pushing a Sales Tax in Montana Won't Work, Won't Solve Problem
Montana Talks
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August 18, 2025
We had a great phone call from Stu in Marion on Monday morning's radio show. He spent a couple days volunteering at a political booth at the fair, and got to talk with folks from across the political spectrum. EVERYBODY was talking about property...
August 2025 Industry News: Phoenix High School Project Enhances CTE Programming
Engineering News Record
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August 18, 2025
“We’re not just updating walls and equipment, we’re building collaborative spaces that will give students the skills they need to excel in jobs we have not even imagined yet.” —Shawna Wright, Principal, Metro Tech High School A multiphased project...
Montana Gas Prices Rise Slightly While Still Below Last Year
KGVO - Montana
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August 18, 2025
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - Average gas prices in Montana have increased in 24 out of 33 weeks. After two straight weeks of declines, prices are back up again. Patrick De Haan is the head of petroleum analysis at GasBuddy, and he provided the...
7.5 million pounds of chemicals released by SD industry in 2024
South Dakota News Watch
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August 18, 2025
Bart Pfankuch investigative reporter and content director bart.pfankuch@sdnewswatch.org Newly released federal data show that South Dakota businesses and industries released nearly 7.5 million pounds of toxic chemicals in the air, water and land...
Montana Morning Headlines: Monday, August 18, 2025
KPAX - Montana
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August 18, 2025
WESTERN MONTANA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top new stories for Monday. Several new fires started along Highway 200 on Sunday afternoon. One quickly spread from 20 to more than 250 acres, prompting the order of a Type 3 incident...
USDA signs historic agreement to reduce wildfire risk in Montana
The Lewistown Sentinel - Pennsylvania
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HELENA, Mont. — U.S. Forest Service Chief Tom Schultz and Montana Governor Greg Gianforte signed a historic Shared Stewardship Memorandum of Understanding, establishing a new framework between the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and the State of...
Financial debacle follows a death at Montana Lottery; no money missing, auditors notified
The MSU Exponent - Montana
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The death of the state lottery's financial director earlier this year exposed a financial debacle of accounting misstatements that topped out around $10 million. Montana Lottery, a state agency that regulates the gaming industry and administers...
Montana firefighters train for confined space rescues
KPAX - Montana
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August 17, 2025
BIG SKY — Firefighters from all around are crawling through tunnels, scaling ladders and maneuvering tight spaces this week as part of a 40-hour confined space rescue training. The course is offered nationwide, but Ahmad, a firefighter from San...
Updated: Bottled water will now be available Sunday at Montana Resources
KULR 8 - Montana
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August 17, 2025
Butte residents still affected by a "do not consume" order for city tap water can get free bottled water at the Montana Resources site across from McGruff Park from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Sunday. Butte-Silver Bow said late Saturday afternoon that...
Montana Tech Volleyball Team Ranked No. 17 In NAIA Poll
95.5 KMBR - Montana
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August 16, 2025
The following is a release from Montana Tech Athletics: KANSAS CITY, Mo. -- Montana Tech finished the 2024 season with a fourth-consecutive NAIA championship appearance, posting a 20-12 record and winning a match in the national tournament. Three...
The Town That Started The Montana Gold Rush Is Now An Underrated Travel Destination
The Travel
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August 16, 2025
It’s not every day that an abandoned town makes its way onto travelers’ bucket lists, but for those with a love of history, places like this are a must-see. From its weathered wooden buildings to the artifacts left behind by former residents, the...
Eli Gillman, Malae Fonoti set to be formidable 1-2 punch in Montana's backfield
KTVH - Montana
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August 16, 2025
MISSOULA — An area of strength for the Montana Grizzlies will again be at running back, thanks to the return of Eli Gillman and the talented athletes behind him who are ready to step into bigger roles. Getting Gillman back this season cannot be...
Construction begins on affordable housing, art center project
Montana Free Press
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August 15, 2025
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Montana Grizzly soccer looking to improve offensive attack after loss in 2024 Big Sky tourney
406 Sports - Montana
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MISSOULA — The last time the Montana soccer team departed the South Campus Stadium pitch after an official match, a tangible layer of dejection covered the grounds. The Griz lost to Sacramento State on penalty kicks in the semifinals of the Big...
25 Things I Still Have Time to Do in Montana in 2025
Only In Your State
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Each year brings new opportunities, growth, change, and adventure, and there's still plenty of time left in 2025. As summer winds down, it's time for me to sit down and create a bucket list for the remainder of the year. I hope to fit 25...
Yellowstone National Park Has A Camping Problem: The Numbers Don't Lie
The Travel
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August 18, 2025
One of the busiest parks in the United States, Yellowstone National Park continues to expand its services. Among its recent moves is a $30 million project aimed at its employees. A new housing development is in the works, one that would facilitate...
Walla Walla businessman, volunteer with a ‘servant heart’ dies in Montana plane crash
Walla Walla Union-Bulletin - Washington State
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College Place resident Dwight Evan Steffanson had a passion for flying, metal and volunteer work, dancing and trains. He donated many hours to refurbishment and restoration of the historic Blue Mountain locomotive, circa 1877, at Fort Walla Walla...
Control of education belongs in Montana | Susie Hedalen
The MSU Exponent - Montana
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Montana families have always believed in the value of a strong education rooted in common sense, academic rigor and local control. I’m proud to share that the anticipated federal funds for education have been fully released. Since day one, I’ve...
Montana Morning Headlines: Friday, August 15, 2025
KPAX - Montana
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August 15, 2025
WESTERN MONTANA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Friday. Lincoln County Health Department officials have confirmed the first rabies-positive bat of this year. LCHD said quick treatment is critical, as rabies is nearly...