AGP Executive Report
Last update: 4 hours agoMontana Sports: Idaho stunned No. 1 Montana State in a nationally televised ESPN finish, scoring late and winning 35-34 after a clock controversy set up one final play. Local Outdoors: A floating closure on the Blackfoot River near Milltown was lifted after BNSF bridge construction wrapped, though parts of the Milltown State Park Gateway Trail remain closed. Education & Workforce: MSU-Northern won about $2.5 million over five years to strengthen student support and pathways to graduation and jobs. Community & Culture: Red Lodge hosts the Neighboring Nations Indigenous Arts & Culture Festival Oct. 9-12, spotlighting Native artists, food, and entrepreneurs. Ag & Local Economy: Miles Community College says a Lightcast study found it contributes $17.7 million annually to the local economy, supporting hundreds of jobs. Health Coverage: ACA marketplace plan selections fell 4.9% as premiums rose 19.7%, reshaping how Montanans may shop for coverage.
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