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Senator wants Washington Commanders to pay tribute to an old logo that offends many Indigenous
After a half-century of activism, many Native Americans thought a bitter debate over the capital's football mascot was over two years ago when the team became the Washington Commanders.
Could Montana Watermelons Become Biodegradable Plastics?
Let's face it. With Montana's shorter growing seasons, watermelons are not exactly in our wheelhouse. But it can be and is being done. And maybe with the help of some high-tech horticulture happenings these days, there could be a little added incentive to do the Watermelon Crawl (thank you, country singer Tracy Byrd).
Awesome Setting for New Northwest Montana Public Archery Range
Just across the road from a state park that lies on the shores of one of Montana's jewels, its opening has been officially announced. Yep. The result of a project that's been in the works for a period of time is that archery shooters now have a new range along Flathead Lake. Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks has completed development of its public archery range at the Big Arm Unit of Flathead Lake State Park. FWP recently hosted a grand opening ceremony with Governor Greg Gianforte, members of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes Natural Resources Department and Tribal Council, and members of the Dayton Elementary School archery team (more on that shortly).
Strong Drying Winds May Hasten the Chance of Montana Wildfires
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula valley has been buffeted over the last few weeks with strong, gusty winds; so much so that I called Bob Nester, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service to ask about the effects the winds might have on potential wildfire risks, even this early in the fire season.
Laurel's newest school trustee is former teacher and life-long Laurel resident
Laurel Public Schools has selected a new trustee to finish the term vacated by Dan Fettig. Kayla Gray, a former Spanish teacher at Laurel High School, will finish the final year of Fettig's term. He resigned for personal reasons. Superintendent Matt Torix said Fettig was a valuable asset to the Laurel School Board and will be missed.
Montana Has Nearly The Most Expensive Energy Costs In The Nation
I'm not going to lie; when I first learned that Montana has some of the highest energy costs in the nation, I was a bit irritated. After all, Montana is home to some of the richest natural resources in the nation, yet here we are paying some of the highest prices for our energy.
Veterans picnic coming soon to South Pond
On July 13, Laurel VFW Post 3177 will host a BBQ picnic at the Lions Family Park Fishing Pond. The event is free for veterans and their families. Laurel American Legion Post 123 is also sponsoring the event. The fun starts at 12:00 p.m. and runs until 4:00 p.m.
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