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Missoula Republicans Organize Food Drive While Local Activists Plan Political Theater at County Courthouse
Oct 31, 2025
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by
Roy McKenzie
in Events, Health, Politics
GOP launches community food drive as SNAP benefits suspended, contrasting with activist groups’ planned “Die-In” demonstration
School Choice Is The Antidote For Compulsory Radical Indoctrination
Oct 31, 2025
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by
Wesley Thiessen
in Education, Opinion
A Kalispell resident argues that homeschool families and school choice advocates must unite against government overreach in education
Report: Majority of Montana’s Long-Term Debt Tied to Pensions
Oct 31, 2025
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by
Zachery Schmidt
in Government, Labor, Money
Pensions account for 60 percent of Montana’s state and local long-term debt.
Missoula Crime Report – October 30, 2025
Oct 31, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Increased Activity Noted in Westside Neighborhood
Missoula Activists Plan ‘Die-In’ as Democrats Block 13th Reopening Vote
Oct 31, 2025
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by
Roy McKenzie
in Events, Government, Politics
Senate Democrats block funding as local activists target Republicans over SNAP cuts
Officials Warn of Public Health Crisis as 5,300 Carfentanil Pills Seized in Billings
Oct 31, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime, Health
Massive drug bust reveals dramatic escalation in synthetic opioid trafficking, with Yellowstone County emerging as regional hotspot
Gallatin Crime Report – October 30, 2025
Oct 31, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Significant Early Morning Activity and Patrol Checks
Missoula Crime Report – October 29, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Multiple burglary alarms and reports of suspicious activities.
Gallatin Crime Report – October 29, 2025
Oct 30, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Crime
Early Morning Civil Disputes and Traffic Stops Predominate
Montana Democrats Use SNAP, Food Banks as Political Tool to Cover Congressional Shutdown Tactics
Oct 29, 2025
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by
Roy McKenzie
in Analysis, Government, Health, Politics
Activist groups pressure Gianforte to drain state fund with no reimbursement guarantee while Democrats refuse to reopen government
Century-Old Stoltze Lumber Honored During Montana Forest Products Week
Oct 29, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Business, Environment, Government
Company’s century of sustainable forestry and renewable energy innovation recognized during statewide industry celebration
Missoula Elks Lodge Announces Winter Clothing Distribution, Youth Basketball Competition
Oct 29, 2025
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by
Staff Writer
in Culture, Events
Lodge to distribute $14,000 in winter clothing Nov. 5, host youth basketball competition Nov. 8