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Duck Creek Bridge Closures Are Coming. Public Meeting 7/15
Duck Creek bridge over the Yellowstone River west of Billings will be closed intermittently later this summer and perhaps into early fall, according to a 7/12 press release from Yellowstone County. The bridge is due for necessary scour maintenance. Yellowstone County officials said the structural repairs require "periodic, maybe lengthy...
City to set assessment increase hearings for Aug. 20
City Commissioners will be asked during their July 16 meeting to set multiple public hearings on several proposed assessment increases for Aug. 20. The commission is required to annually set the assessments as part of its budget process. The proposed budget includes property tax increases. The annual budget process includes...
After All-American career, Havre's Parker Filius enjoying opportunity to give back to wrestling
GREAT FALLS — Montana is a hotbed of wrestling talent, and it helps the sport when some of the most successful grapplers in the state are so willing to pass on their skills, techniques and wisdom to the next generation. That’s how four-time state champion Parker Filius of Havre...
State Trapshoot Tournament draws competitors young and old
CROOKS, S.D. (Dakota News Now) - Over the last several days, some of the best sharpshooters from across the state have been battling it out to be named state champion. The State Trapsoot Tournament kicked off at the Crooks Gun Club on Wednesday and runs through Sunday. The tournament is...
(PHOTOS) Community turns out for annual Smoke & Soul Fest
CASPER, Wyo. — Hundreds of people braved the sweltering heat on Saturday to attend the seventh annual Smoke & Soul Fest barbecue competition and raise money for the Brain Injury Advocates of Wyoming. Twenty-six teams from across the country took part this year, helping raise money to support a...
Montana Parents Need To Start Back-To-School Shopping Now
While kids don't want to think about it, before they know it, it'll be time for them to head back to school in Montana. For the parents, that means buying plenty of supplies to get ready for the new school year. READ NEXT: Announcing The Best 15 School Districts For...
MGGA Welcomes Birkeland as Director of Policy
GREAT FALLS – Montana Grain Growers Association is thrilled to announce the hiring of Kera Birkeland as the Director of Policy. The Montana Grain Growers Association is a commodity specific organization that represents the interests of the Montana wheat and barley growers. We are passionate about improving the lives of Montana producers through collaboration, innovation, and influencing agricultural policy.
Montana’s Most Famous Burger Is Available This Weekend Only
It's that time of year again. It's Rodeo season in Montana and one of the oldest rodeos in the state wraps up this weekend, but it's not just the rodeo that makes this weekend special, it's also the fact that there's a certain burger available at the rodeo that people drive miles for.
Why has Montana’s energy fallen behind?
State Sen. Barry Usher, R-Billings, made some great points in his recent editorial, as he pointed out that Montana isn’t ready for electric vehicles. Sen. Usher is correct that Montana’s electricity system has fallen behind, leaving us unprepared for modern technologies. Usher noted that Montana’s power grid is strained. I suppose one solution would be […] The post Why has Montana’s energy fallen behind? appeared first on Daily Montanan.
Local Non-Profit aims to keep kids active throughout summer
MISSOULA, Mt. — One local nonprofit is doing its job to ensure that children across the treasure state are keeping active this summer. 127 Sports Intensity is running its annual 8k shooting challenge for kids across Montana. The challenge is open to children ranging from first to eighth grade. What's the challenge? Kids who enter have the summer to record themselves taking as many basketball shots as possible. The target range varies between 4,000 and 8,000 shots depending on your age range.
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