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Montana Congressman’s prognosis for potential Medicaid cuts is positive
KTVQ 2 - Montana
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July 3, 2025
Potential cuts to Medicaid are becoming one of the focal points for leaders in Montana, with the state's hospital association warning of its concerns about this proposal. Rep. Troy Downing, R-Mont., a supporter of the bill and President Trump,...
Great Northern Llama Company brings unique outdoor experience to the public
NBC Montana
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COLUMBIA FALLS, Mont. — In the Flathead Valley, a long-time family business brings a unique experience for people exploring the outdoors. Llamas are not the typical animal you would think of when it comes to an outdoor recreation experience....
‘Be A Man’ wrestles with growing up in the West’s ‘cowboy culture’
KPVI - Idaho
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Russell Rowland's memoir "Be A Man." In the West and in places like Montana, the allure and myth of the cowboy is so much more powerful than the reality of a person who wears a western-style hat, boots and works with cattle on horses. But the myth...
Montana State opens nominations for Outstanding Agricultural Leader award
Yellowstone Times - Montana
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July 2, 2025
Nominations are now open for Montana State University's Outstanding Agricultural Leader award. The College of Agriculture is accepting nominations until September 5, with the award to be presented during Celebrate Agriculture week from November...
Montana, Forest Service, sign forest management agreement
KPVI - Idaho
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Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, center, gives remarks about a new shared stewardship agreement with the U.S. Forest Service. USFS Chief Tom Shultz, right, and DNRC director Amanda Kaster, left, also gave remarks on Monday. (Courtesy photo) Montana...
US meatpacking giants face cattle industry lawsuits
The Scottish Farmer
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July 5, 2025
The Brazilian meatpacking giant JBS Foods has agreed to pay $83.5 million in a class action lawsuit brought forward by US cattle groups, including the Montana-based R-CALF USA. The lawsuit alleges that from June 2015, JBS and three other major...
Montana Legal Employment And Government Accountability In Effect
Northern Broadcasting System - Montana
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July 2, 2025
Montana’s Legal Employment And Government Accountability Law Now In Effect The Montana Department of Labor and Industry announced Tuesday it will begin enforcing the new Legal Employment and Government Accountability Law. It requires employers to...
Montana State names former Rutgers assistant Hailey Barrett new women's tennis head coach
406 Sports - Montana
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MSU Sports Information and Chronicle Staff Hailey Barrett, who recently completed her third season as an assistant at Rutgers University, has been named Montana State’s next women’s head tennis coach, MSU Director of Athletics Leon Costello...
Montana State Names Hailey Barrett New Women’s Tennis Coach
BVM Sports
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July 2, 2025
Hailey Barrett has been appointed as the new head women's tennis coach at Montana State University, succeeding a role at Rutgers University. MSU's Athletic Director, Leon Costello, praised Barrett's extensive experience, highlighting her work in...
Trump Hits GOP With Frantic New Threat in Truth Social Post
The Daily Beast
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July 11, 2025
Donald Trump warned Republicans that they would not receive his endorsement should they retaliate and oppose his cuts to PBS and NPR. The president‘s threat Thursday night on Truth Social came as the Senate approaches a deadline of July 18 to...
Off the Grid: Sally breaks down Starting Squad
Marco Eagle - Florida
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There are spoilers ahead. You might want to solve today's puzzle before reading further! Starting Squad Constructor: Sala Wanetick Editor: Amie Walker What I Learned from Today’s Puzzle PLAY (22A: Branden Jacobs-Jenkins' "Purpose," for one)...
Montana Ag Network: St. Mary Siphon repaired - what's next?
KRTV - Montana
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July 2, 2025
BABB — The reopening of the St. Mary diversion recently was more than a hundred years in the making. “It's big for the Milk River Project to have water back,” said Jennifer Patrick, Project Manager for the Milk River Joint Board of Control. As...
Montana Viewpoint: Pat
The Sanders County Ledger - Montana
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Pat Williams has died. He was Montana’s longest serving Congressman, serving from 1979 to 1997. He had a sense of justice and values which he defended proudly and vigorously, often in the face of strong and outraged opposition. He was my political...
Montanans are urged to check the mail for property tax notices
Montana Public Radio
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July 1, 2025
The Montana Department of Revenue is mailing property classification and appraisal notices. The information will be sent to residential, commercial, industrial, and agricultural land owners. These are not tax bills. Instead, they are the agency’s...
Montana City Named One Of America's Greatest Places To Visit
96.7 KISS FM - Montana
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July 2, 2025
If you're dreaming of wide-open skies, charming downtowns, and unforgettable outdoor adventures, look no further than Montana. One city in particular is turning heads in 2025, earning a spot on a list of the best places to visit in America. With...
Montana woman aims to walk 580 miles to raise awareness for sex trafficking
KPAX - Montana
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July 2, 2025
BILLINGS — One Billings woman began her journey of a lifetime on Tuesday. Britney Higgs aims to spend the next 35 days bridging the gap between rescue and freedom, along with raising money and awareness for victims of sex trafficking. Meet Higgs,...
Montana Medical Professionals Among Hundreds Charged in $14.6 Billion National Health Care Fraud Takedown
Big Sky Times - Montana
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July 2, 2025
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi | DOJU.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi | DOJ The Department of Justice announced in Montana, medical professionals were among the 324 individuals charged in the Justice Department’s largest-ever health care fraud...
Montana Viewpoint: My political hero
Clark Fork Valley Press & Mineral Independent - Montana
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July 2, 2025
Pat Williams has died. He was Montana’s longest serving congressman, serving from 1979 to 1997. He had a sense of justice and values which he defended proudly and vigorously, often in the face of strong and outraged opposition. He was my political...
Montana team wins Roundup ranch rodeo title
Black Hills Pioneer - South Dakota
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BELLE FOURCHE — Williams Rope Horse Company emerged with the title from the 16th annual Black Hills Roundup ranch rodeo held Tuesday at the Black Hills Roundup grounds. “We had a really good team, good horses. It’s just awesome,” team member Sy...
Arts Council of Big Sky grows community impact
Big Sky Weekly - Montana
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July 10, 2025
New events and public art displays enhance programming this summer By Leslie Kilgore STAFF WRITER A beloved tradition for all ages, synonymous with summertime in southwest Montana, Music in the Mountains draws hundreds of locals and visitors to...