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2025 Aviation Awareness Art Contest

The Montana Department of Transportation Aeronautics Division's Aviation Awareness Art Contest is designed to broaden knowledge and promote interest in careers within the aviation and aerospace industries.


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Home And Small Producer Food Laws

Springtime in Montana is approaching rapidly with Summer on its heels. Soon, the summertime traditions of farmer’s markets and County fairs will return and provide enjoyment to those weary from the seemingly endless Montana winter. Community events not only provide enjoyment but also provide an opportunity for local entrepreneurs to sell their products and expand their business opportunities which benefits the local economy.
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Montana Farmers Troubled By Tariffs

A $1.2 billion piece of Montana’s economy is likely to face tougher markets as tariffs erode favorable trade terms in Canada and China.


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Montana Has A Health Care Workforce Shortage.

More than one-fourth of the state’s residents live in an area with a shortage of primary care health professionals.
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Make Your Voice Heard!

The Montana Community Needs Survey helps Human Resource Development Councils understand challenges in housing, food security, and health. Represent Lewis & Clark, Broadwater, and Jefferson Counties by taking the survey before April 5—and enter to win a $50 Visa Gift Card!
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Health Officials Urge Residents to Be Prepared for Measles

Local health officials are monitoring the ongoing measles outbreaks in the United States closely, and preparing for the chance that measles could make its way into Montana and Lewis and Clark County.
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USFS To Conduct Prescribed Burning Week Of March 24

Helena, March 24, 2025— The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest is planning prescribed fire operations this week. We estimate this work to continue through Friday as weather conditions allow. We use prescribed fires to help reduce overgrown vegetation to help protect local communities, infrastructure and natural resources from wildfires.
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Legislature Advances A Slate Of Proposed Improvements To Education Funding

As public schools continue to face financial hardships, state lawmakers are pitching a raft of ideas to expand and enhance support for classroom instruction and infrastructure.
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Local Organizations Offer Scholarships To Graduating Seniors

The American Legion Post 42, American Legion Auxilliary Unit 42 and Townsend Rotary Club are offering scholarships to 2025 graduating seniors. The applications are due by April 9.
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Federal Appeals Court Sides With Corner-crossing Hunters

Federal appeals court sides with corner-crossing hunters in Wyoming dispute. A three-judge panel upheld a lower court’s ruling in favor of four hunters facing civil trespassing charges.
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Application Deadline For Deer And Elk Permits Is April 1

HELENA – Don’t wait to apply for deer and elk permits. The application deadline is April 1.
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Three Tips To Avoid Medicare Scams And Fraud

Follow these 3 tips to protect yourself from Medicare fraud and scams:
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Warning Americans Not To Respond To A Surge Of Scam Road Toll Collection

State officials are warning Americans not to respond to a surge of scam road toll collection texts.


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Fraud Red Flags And How To Report Fraud

Rocky Mountain Development: Fraud Red Flags and how to report Fraud


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Rising Residential Property Taxes

The Montana Legislature’s ongoing effort to make a meaningful and long-term dent in the state’s rising residential property taxes rolled across the House floor this week, as three major tax bills advanced to the Senate.
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Big Sky Culinary Classes & Catering Dinners

Big Sky Culinary Classes and Catering will be starting gourmet dinners, once again, at The Lodge in Townsend!


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The Johnson Schoolhouse

The Johnson Schoolhouse was the second school building to serve the Confederate Gulch area residents. The first school was the Confederate School located further up Confederate Gulch. When Diamond City and placer mining in Confederate Gulch waned ranching and farming became the dominant industry.


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Reach Higher Montana Launches Annual Design-a-sticker, Win-a-scholarship Competition

Reach Higher Montana Launches Annual Design-A-Sticker, Win-A-Scholarship Competition Participating students can win one of nine scholarships ranging from $500 to $1,500.
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St. Peter’s Health Named A 2025 Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital

St. Peter’s Health is proud to be recognized once again as a Top 100 Rural & Community Hospital by The Chartis Center for Rural Health. This prestigious award highlights outstanding performance among the nation’s rural hospitals, based on the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX.
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PSC Votes To Lower Northwestern Energy’s Electricity Rates

The commission’s decision also incorporates a modest increase in natural gas rates.
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