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Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District

The Wheatland Targeted Economic Development District (TEDD) is in southern Broadwater County. Created by resolution in 2019, there has been some misunderstanding about the district since its inception. The unfortunate timing of COVID derailed the Wheatland TEDD’s initial potential as an economic development engine. But conditions are now good for regaining momentum.
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Townsend has a new state champion!

Junior Kyla Meissner won the Class B Cross-Country state championship this past Saturday in Missoula. She took the lead before the first turn and didn’t look back, clocking a time of 19:32, twenty seconds ahead of her closest competitor, Della Sebring from Manhattan.
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DPHHS Encourages Montanans to Prepare for Respiratory Illness this Fall and Winter

As Montana approaches the colder months and the start of another respiratory illness season, the Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) urges all Montanans to take preventative measures to defend against COVID-19, influenza (flu), pneumococcal pneumonia, and respiratory syncytial virus (RSV).
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Thousands of pounds of pork bound for Montana food banks

The delivery was made possible by Producer Partnership, the country’s only USDA-inspected, nonprofit livestock processing facility.
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Election Officials to reject mail ballots without voters’ birth years

Election officials say they’re doing outreach to give voters a chance to fix rejected ballots.
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This will be the Final Fishing Report sent out for the 2025 fishing season.

This will be the Final Fishing Report sent out for the 2025 fishing season. We will begin sending out reports for the 2026 Ice Fishing Season as soon as the ice on our local reservoirs is safe to be out on.
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77,000 Montanans could lose access to food assistance

77,000 Montanans could lose access to food assistance if government shutdown continues. The federal government recently directed states to stop issuing Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, or SNAP, benefits in November.
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NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. advance plans to merge

Companies request approval from Montana Public Service Commission to merge.
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FWP’s private land access programs help both hunter, landowners

In Montana, a good day in the field requires access. Often that access is to private lands. Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks as several access programs that help both hunters and landowners navigate hunting season. Understanding these programs and how to utilize them can turn a frustrating hunting season into a successful one for hunters.
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New AI Guidance for Montana’s K–12 Schools

Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen today announced the release of Montana’s K–12 Artificial Intelligence (AI) Guidance, a first-of-its-kind resource designed to help schools and districts across the state navigate the opportunities and challenges of integrating AI in education responsibly.
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Accident On Main Street

On October 22, 2025 at approximately 11:32 AM, Broadwater County Dispatch received a call about a rollover on Broadway. The accident was reported at Broadway and Oak.
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Superintendent Hedalen Directs Montana School Districts to Be Compliant with State and Federal Laws

In response to ongoing media coverage and public concern regarding ideological activism in public schools, including in Montana, Superintendent of Public Instruction Susie Hedalen sent a formal letter to all Montana school districts directing them to be in compliance with state and federal laws.
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Economic Summit

The second annual Big Sky, Big Future Economic Summit took place last week in Bozeman. Co-hosted by Governor Gianforte and the Montana Chamber of Commerce, the one-day event was packed with renowned keynote speakers, nationwide business leaders, and state and federal lawmakers.
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Helena area reservoirs Fishing Report for the week of 10/20/2025

Canyon Ferry: Rainbows and walleyes are being caught between the Silos and Hole in the Wall, Duck Creek and around Confederate in 15-20 feet of water while using bottom-bouncers with flashers or slow-death rigs or crankbaits. Rainbows are being caught on the north end around Cemetery Island while trolling cowbells, spoons or crankbaits. Shore anglers are catching a few rainbows at the Silos, Hellgate and Shannon on worms or spoons.
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Protecting Montanans from Online Fraud

October Is Cybersecurity Awareness Month: Protecting Montanans from Online Fraud
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Helena area reservoirs Fishing Report for the week of 10/14/2025

Update on Fishing the Helena Area Reservoirs
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Montana officially celebrates Indigenous Peoples’ Day

After years of legislative debate, Oct. 13 marks the first time the state has officially observed the day as a legal holiday.
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Rocky Agency On Aging Continues Partnership with GoGo Grandparents

Rocky Agency On Aging (RMDC) has announced it will continue the transportation project for Seniors with GoGo Grandparents. GoGo Grandparents collaborates with Rocky Aging to provide up to 6 free rides and 4 grocery or pharmacy deliveries to rural residents.
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Montana Beaver Transplant Program Environmental Assessment out for review

Read the details and submit comments by October 27 HELENA – Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is considering a new program that would provide guidance on how beavers can be transplanted in appropriate areas and ecosystems across the state.
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Montana Office of Public Instruction Partners to Bring Student Safety Educational Materials to Schools Statewide.

Montana Office of Public Instruction Partners with Barbara Sinatra Children’s Center Foundation and Fight Child Abuse to Bring Student Safety Educational Materials to Schools Statewide.
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Montana 250th Commission

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