AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoJuneteenth in Bozeman: Montana State University is hosting a free Juneteenth celebration June 19 (11 a.m.-1 p.m.) with food, live music, raffles, and hands-on storytelling quilt activities, plus an off-campus community gathering later that day. Community Fundraiser: Greenway Days continues with “Throw with Grace,” a charity disc golf ace race in Rapid City that benefits Make-A-Wish of South Dakota and Montana. Accessibility Watch: A Montana op-ed argues Section 504 is a real civil-rights promise for rural residents with disabilities—and warns it’s at risk. Sports & Grit: Livingston-area rider Kim Greene and teammate Heidi Johnson-Fry were inducted into the “Epic Legends” Hall of Fame after completing a grueling multi-race mountain bike trilogy. Wildlife Health: Billings-area prairie dog numbers are dropping after a suspected plague die-off; officials say sylvatic plague is recurring and not a reason for panic. Local Learning: Bozeman Public Library kicks off free summer programs for kids and adults, including an all-ages reading-and-adventure “Library Scout” push and daily summer lunches. Public Lands Politics: A federal judge ordered the Trump administration to restore National Park Service interpretive materials removed since 2025, blocking further censorship while the case is pending. Montana Chamber: The Montana Chamber boards met in Meagher County for a spring retreat, touring Black Butte Copper Mine and finalizing planning for the next strategic push. Culture & Community: The Anaconda Leader newspaper has shut down after 55 years, citing inflation and rising operating costs.
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