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16 things to know before you come to Bozeman, Montana
Lonely Planet
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Hailed as one of the hippest towns in the American West, Bozeman is luring growing numbers of visitors thanks to its proximity to mountain wildernesses and its diverse demographic. Old-school ranchers in plaid shirts and Stetsons, Hollywood...
Western Montana counties net PILT funds
Clark Fork Valley Press & Mineral Independent - Montana
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July 30, 2025
Counties in Montana will receive $46.5 million in federal payments this year to cover a lack of property tax revenue coming from federal lands. The payments are part of more than $644.8 million that will be distributed to 1,900 state and local...
Construction of 'largest' immigration facility starts at Fort Bliss
KWKT - Texas
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July 29, 2025
Camp Bliss to hold up to 5,000 individuals in deportation proceedings once facility completed in 2027 by: Luisa Barrios, KTSM, Julian Resendiz Posted: Jul 29, 2025 / 05:51 PM CDT Updated: Jul 29, 2025 / 05:51 PM CDT EL PASO, Texas (Border Report)...
MSU leads multi-state effort to train nurses on educating students
Daily Inter Lake - Montana
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July 30, 2025
BOZEMAN — Montana State University is a key player in a major, multi-year grant that has helped train more than 450 nurses across six western states. The Montana Office for Rural Health and Area Health Education Center, which is housed in the Mark...
Montana Farm Bureau Members Meet in D.C. for Annual Fly-In
Northern Ag Network
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July 29, 2025
A group of Montana Farm Bureau members brought concerns of the organization’s farmers and ranchers on an action-packed visit to the nation’s capital last week as part of their Washington, D.C. Fly-In. The group met with White House staff,...
Hooked on early childhood Education
The Journal - Minnesota
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Betty Uehling, longtime coordinator for District 88's Early Childhood Family Education (ECFE) stands outside Washington Learning Center. Uehling will officially retire on Aug. 11, after 33 years as coordinator. NEW ULM – In Aug. 1992, Betty...
Montana News Roundup: Thousands of Lightning Strikes Spark Fires
94.9 KYSS FM - Montana
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July 29, 2025
Thousands of lightning strikes test the responsiveness of Montana firefighters over the weekend, and so far, the news is good. It's been a weekend of chasing fires for crews, with Montana DNRC reporting 16 new fire starts across the state through...
21 states that have passed anti-LGBTQ+ bills in 2025 so far
Out Magazine
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July 28, 2025
21 states, 67 laws International Transgender Day of Visibility rally in Union Square, New York City, 2025 Christopher Penler/Shutterstock Anti-LGBTQ+ legislation isn't slowing down in 2025 — it's gaining traction. 598 bills restricting the rights...
States with the best and worst early education systems: Where Connecticut ranks
WFSB 3 - Connecticut
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July 29, 2025
HARTFORD, CT (WFSB) - A list ranked the states in terms of their early education systems. The personal finance website WalletHub.com on Tuesday morning unveiled its list of 2025’s States with the Best & Worst Early Education Systems. On it,...
Report: Montana May Be Hit Harder by Tariffs
KBUL NEWS TALK - Montana
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July 30, 2025
Montana may feel the sting of tariffs more than other states, according to new findings from the University of Montana’s Bureau of Business and Economic Research (BBER). The organization kicked off its annual midyear economic update in Helena on...
Montana woman sentenced to prison for driving into religious group
KPAX - Montana
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July 28, 2025
BILLINGS — A Billings woman who repeatedly drove into a religious group gathered downtown has been sentenced to prison. Yellowstone County District Court Judge Rod Souza ordered Genevienne Marlene Rancuret to serve 20 years in prison, with 5 years...
County Agents Receiving the Distinguished Service Award From the National Association of County Agricultural Agents 2025
The Clermont Sun - Ohio
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July 30, 2025
Nanette Neal received the Distinguished Service Award (DSA) from the National Association of County Agriculture Agents (NACAA) during the 2025 Annual Meeting and Professional Improvement Conference in Billings, Montana on July 1. NACAA is a...
Montana Ag Network: Cows outnumber people in Petroleum County
KPAX - Montana
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July 28, 2025
PETROLEUM COUNTY — The cow-to-people ratio is fluctuating, but Petroleum County, north of Billings, still stands as the county with the highest cow-to-people ratio. Petroleum County is home to a lifestyle rooted in ranching. Watch Petroleum County...
A Hannah Montana comeback? Miley Cyrus plans to celebrate breakout role
Shelby Star - North Carolina
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Miley Cyrus is down for a Hannah Montanaissance. So, will fans get to see their favorite fictional pop star in concert? The Grammy-winning singer, who broke out in the 2000s playing teen idol Hannah Montana on the Disney Channel sitcom of the same...
Local dyslexia foundation to transfer program to Montana school
KPCW - Utah
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July 29, 2025
Eleven years ago, the Morelli family created the foundation to honor their son and brother who died in a car accident. Since then they have raised nearly $1 million to help students with dyslexia. The endowment will now be transferred to the...
Montana Manufacturing Extension Center assists value-added ag
The Prairie Star - Nevada
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Farmers and ranchers who may be looking to expand their value-added and direct market options for their products have a resource to help them work through the next steps of expansion, according to the Montana Manufacturing Extension Center (MMEC)....
2025: ND’s Education System Called Out in Harsh National Study
Dakota Country 96.1 - North Dakota
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July 29, 2025
Reading that headline as a North Dakotan probably made you angry. You might think that North Dakota has a great school system. I mean, look at what we've done just recently. We built a new high school for Mandan and added some new elementary...
UM Grad Student Champions Biodiversity and Gender Equity in Conservation
University of Montana
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By Libby Riddle, UM News Service MISSOULA – Growing up in Daegu, the fourth-largest city in South Korea, Nari Lee dreamed of exploring true wilderness. Her urbanized environment left her with little opportunity for outdoor experiences. For years...
What the Big VACOM News Means for Lewistown, Montana
103.7 The Hawk - Montana
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July 29, 2025
We got a nice surprise phone call from State Rep. Jerry Schillinger (R-Circle). Normally, he calls in from a tractor or a combine while farming in Circle. This time, he called in from somewhere in the middle of Montana, as he was on his way to the...
Country Star Trespassing in Montana
107.7 DAVE FM - Montana
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July 29, 2025
It's not the kind of headline you'd expect from one of country music's rising stars, but here we are. A popular artist allegedly trespassed on private property in Montana for a photo shoot. Country Star’s Montana Stunt Backfires in a Big Way...