AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoCommunity Loss: Zachary’s “Mr. Buddy” Baudoin, a decades-long fixture of local sports sidelines, died at 79, remembered for his relentless support and colorful sideline presence. Local Events: Miles City’s Aug. 4–6 calendar spotlights library storytime, Rotary, quilting, support groups, conservation meetings, and bar bingo. Arts & Culture: PUNCH gallery in Thorp opens “Unbridled,” pairing Daphne Sweet and Charlie-Ann Hopkins’ Western-inspired work that challenges conquest narratives and explores gender, labor, power, and belonging. Music & Pop Culture: “Music, Fashion, Film” keeps Charli XCX’s identity theme front and center, while nostalgia-as-a-marketing-tool is framed as a fast path from recognition to purchase. Montana Outdoors & Safety: A close call in Billings Heights underscores how quickly wildfire danger can hit neighborhoods as Spokane-area fires burn. Public Lands: A former Montana wildlife commissioner argues public lands deserve bipartisan protection at the ballot box. Education & Policy: 31 states have opted into the federal school choice program, with Montana-area observers watching oversight and accountability debates.
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