Montana

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Wayne G. Chamberlain: April 23, 1920—Feb. 14, 2010

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Realtors Hiring Out of Staters to Protect Out of Staters from Paying Fair Share of Taxes

We haven't had much opportunity to discuss the Montana Realtors' effort to foreclose real estate transfer taxes through a Constitutional Amendment this November, but this should be taken for what it is -- an invitation to more speculation that leads to housing bubbles and a "Please Change the Fabric of Our State" invitation for fancy pants characters from California. More interestingly, the campa...
Left in the West - 4:21 p.m.

Why MT Republicans' Glass House is Shattering

The Republican Party in Montana is fracturing under the weight of a series of double and even triple contested primaries that threaten to sink the party's already deeply troubled other candidacies (Rehberg, PSC). The GOP's problems, which include infighting and ideological splits , lack of funds, multiple scandals at every level, hypocrisy , and crisis of leadership underline arguments mad...
Left in the West - 4:03 p.m.

Inhuman

I think I need to make a new tag for this post. "The incomprehensibly, unbelievably, overwhelmingly and undeniably fucking stupid". Dan Riehl, who will never get a link from me, opines that "we" ought to euthanize Harry Ried's wife. If......
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Land Board Dems to Rule, Again, on Otter Creek Coal

When at its December 21, 2009, meeting the Land Board voted 4-1 to auction 1.3 billion tons of coal buried beneath the Otter Creek valley, it summarily ignored a landslide majority of testimony to the contrary. Over a hundred strong filled the meeting chambers at the Capitol that day requesting the Land Board save Otter Creek and keep the coal in the ground. In fact, the official public comment pe...
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First Goldenrod Writing Workshop Hosted at Missoula

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Yellowstone Celebrates 15 Years of Trash...and Progress

Educating more than one million people a year about being "good stewards" is part of the job at Yellowstone National Park - and it has been that way for the last 15 years. The anniversary of the park's "Greening of Yellowstone" effort is being observed at a event Tuesday, when the successes and challenges of the project will be discussed in Bozeman. Jim Evanoff is an environ...
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Yellowstone Celebrates 15 Years of Trash...and Progress

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Health Reform Enters Final Stretch, Good Impacts for Montana

Finally. Health care reform is entering the final stretch in Congress. All sorts of stories will be written in the next few days, but the bottom line is that the Congress is about to pass the most significant economic justice legislation in 40 years and the most fundamental rewrite of our social contract since the New Deal and Social Security. Like Social Security, Medicare, and, well, everythin...
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BBQ grease fire spread to historic Missoula home

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Mark Spragg's "Bone Fire" Returns to Familiar Ground

Bone Fire by Mark Spragg Knopf, 304 pages, $25.95 Mark Spragg's understated yet satisfying third novel, Bone Fire, takes several characters from his first two novels and binds them together in a story in which some of the people are struggling to find a way to leave the town of Ishawooa, Wyoming, while others are trying to return to it.  In Bone Fire, Einar Gilkyson and Crane Carlson, tw...
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Mark Spragg's "Bone Fire" Returns to Familiar Ground

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Massage therapy: A soothing second career for local woman

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65 years of gathering in harmony

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Missoula Family Visits With Son in Afghanistan

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Montana gets #14 seed, will play New Mexico in San Jose

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A Fire Burns A Historic Home In Missoula

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STATE AA BOYS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Rustlers crush Bears for title

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BILL SPELTZ: Lady Griz leaves a legacy of giving

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STATE AA GIRLS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Just short: Billings West edges ...

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The Misunderestimations of Weak Minds

by JC Over at LitW, a comment thread ensued lambasting the Obama administration’s inaccurate prediction of the scale of job loss as an outcome of the stimulus bill. It started off with the usual inane comment from Eric Coobs: “Democrats trying to better the lives of everyday Americans? I don’t think so. ‘Hope and Change’ has put how many [...] ...
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Missoula Lady Bruins play for state title

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STATE AA GIRLS' BASKETBALL TOURNAMENT: Just short: Billings West edges ...

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Secession sentiment in Upper Swan Valley continues to simmer

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Missoula demolition takes down Front Street bank building

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THIS WEEK IN GOVERNMENT: Missoula County takes up growth policy amendment

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wow!

I never fail to be amused by the Saturday HateMail-aplooza at Daily Kos. But this one? This one is shear and unadulterated classic! From beginning to end. It's great. And just for you haters out there, half the letters beg......
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Way to politicize charity

It happens occasionally, but none more so than by inviting a Presidential contender to speak on your behalf. Teen Challenge USA is bringingSarah Palin to Missoula on September 12. Tickets are $100 per person. I don’t know much about Teen Challenge, but I don’t see publicizing and endorsing politicians in their mission [...] ...
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Human remains found in Missoula ID'd

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Missoula health officers sound alarm on colon cancer to improve screenings

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Toxic mill soil to be dumped at Montana landfill

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Huestis and Co. one victory away from repeat

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Rustled up: Huestis, CMR too much for Spartans in State AA semifinals

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Labor group endorses McDonald in Democratic primary

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Fire damages historic Missoula home with haunted past

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Alarm sounds on colon cancer to improve Montana screenings

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Lady Griz bow out of Big Sky tourney

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CMR boys cruise into finals

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GOP Blocked Ban on Using Taxpayer $$ for Golden Parachutes Before Tapping Parachuter as Leader

As The Dude would say, "New s has come to light" in the Bowen Greenwood scandal. It turns out that a bill that would have prevented lawmakers from using your tax dollars to give out lucrative golden parachutes to political staff like Bowen Greenwood, Executive Director of the Republican Party of Montana, failed to pass in the 2009 Legislative Session on a party line vote.  Guess which party...
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Belgrade Superintendent search ends with hire of Missoula educator

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Missoula's 10th for best places to start a small business

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Google Maps Launches Bike Path Feature

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Scouting D-backs Prospects #26-30

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Schweitzer's Drug Play

The idea of reimporting cheap prescription drugs from Canada, where drugs cost a fraction of what the identical medicine costs here, has been dormant for many months, if not years. Then, yesterday, Schweitzer stormed into the china shop and shattered some dishes .Two questions arise. FIRST why had the issue gone dormant? Short Answer: The Obama Administration cut a deal with the Pharmaceutical I...
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Molnar violated campaign finance rules, examiner finds

Ah, good ol' Brad Molnar - the Montana Republican party's highest ranked statewide officeholder. Now, LiTW has written a bit about the Public Service Commissioner, mainly about Molnar's complete ignorance - or contempt? - for campaign finance law. This is a man who was, after all, accused of soliciting money from the corporations he oversees for campaign literature , then huffed and puffed thro...
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A Smelly Carcass

Here is a ten-point rack of antlers, some political reading-between-the lines of what we have learned in the press so far, regarding Poacher-gate. 1) Notice, so far, that Lance Lovell, the Republican hack who got a ?few headlines out of the Schweitzer-ethics charge back in 2008 (but never any blood) is saying things like Vogel "is innocent of these charges" and is "presumed innocent." He is couc...
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Private Concessionaire: We Aren't Trying to Take Your Land

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Private Concessionaire: We Aren't Trying to Take Your Land

Editor's Note: Two weeks ago I posted a hard-hitting column about recreation fees leading to privatization of our public lands and how the Forest Service facilitates the process by turning over management of so many campgrounds and other recreation areas to private concessionaires. After this commentary went online, I was contacted by Warren Meyer, who runs one of the major companies involved in p...
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STATE AA GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Sentinel sends Big Sky home, 48-40

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Rehberg against earmarks... and also for them

Montana's only Congressman is out there touting his support for a ban on earmarks (also called "appropriations") for fiscal year 2011.  In case you missed this tweet from Dennis Rehberg: "I supported the GOP-wide EARMARK MORATORIUM. It's time for an all-of-the-above approach to TRUE spending reform. This is only a first step." So, this means we can expect Dennis Rehberg not to request...
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Cheap Canadian RX drugs! Thanks Brian!

It seems that Gov. Brian Schweitzer has finally jumped back on the band wagon to help Montanans obtain cheap Canadian prescription drugs.  This could mean a savings of up to $40 MILLION DOLLARS!!!  In a state with under 1 million people that is some major coin!  Here is a link to the Helena IR article: http://www.helenair.com/... My question is, why can't other states do wh...
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Growth of Montana's Wolf Population Slows in 2009

The following is a press release the Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Department and is part of NewWest.Net's bulletin board, which offers press releases with a wide variety of views and news about the West. At least 525 wolves inhabit Montana according to the 2009 annual wolf conservation and management report released today by Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks. FWP's report, which is avail...
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Growth of Montana's Wolf Population Slows in 2009

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Toxic soil from lumber mill to be dumped at Missoula landfill

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How Does the AFL-CIO Endorse Without Going to Its Members?

by jhwygirl At Tuesday’s congressional candidate forum held by the Missoula County Democrats – Pete did a great write-up on it – Dennis McDonald, Democratic primary candidate for congress rattled off a couple of his endorsements during his introduction, finishing off the list with “and tomorrow I expect to have the AFL-CIO (endorsement)”. I found [...] ...
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McLeod brings hockey to life in Missoula

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Missoula to host regional ASA umpires clinic

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Sentinel starts fast to dominate Skyview, 65-41

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Schweitzer's Drug Play

The idea of reimporting cheap prescription drugs from Canada, where drugs cost a fraction of what the identical medicine costs here, has been dormant for many months, if not years. Then, yesterday, Schweitzer stormed into the china shop and shattered some dishes. Two questions arise. First, why had the issue gone dormant? Short Answer: The Obama Administration cut a deal with the Pharmaceutic...
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World Mountain Biking Champion in Missoula

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Providers question Google Net project, saying Missoula already on major fiber ...

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Plan will send some Bonner mill toxic waste to Missoula landfill, worst out of ...

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Department insider files as Independent candidate for Missoula County sheriff

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h.r. 4789

by jhwygirl Florida Representative Alan Grayson introduced HR4789 Tuesday. It’s pretty simple. In introducing the bill, he speaks to the very issue we here in Montana face – just like dozens of others: Lack of true competition in the market place. Here in Montana, Blue Cross Blue Shield Montana controls 75% of [...] ...
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Columbia Falls, Flathead Lose at State Basketball

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Human remains found in Clark Fork River were those of longtime Missoula transient

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Pass the Bill

by jhwygirl Apparently, spines are evolving out there amongst the Washington creatures we call Democrats. Today I hear that Sen. Harry Reid announced his intent to pass health reform via reconciliation….Durbin is saying that a public option – if it is to occur – is up to the House….and Dodd is saying that he will move a [...] ...
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Rehberg Staffer Randy Vogel’s Fascinating Defense

To some extent, I have to admire Randy Vogel, the top Rehberg aide accused of poaching an elk in November. He seems to work harder than his boss, offering not one, but two credibility straining statements to the press to explain the charges against him. Statement number one? He’s being framed by political enemies of Representative [...]...
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Award winning guitarist coming to Missoula

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US Freestyle Kayak Team to hold trials in Missoula

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Rocky Mountain Bird Conservation More Critical Because of Climate Change

Land birds found throughout the Rocky Mountain West need human help. Dr. David Pashley, Vice President of American Bird Conservancy -- the nation's leading bird conservation organization -- cautioned today that as climate change impacts are increasingly felt throughout the United States and beyond, conservation efforts affecting birds will take on a doubly important role in protecting not only b...
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Rocky Mountain Bird Conservation More Critical Because of Climate Change

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STATE AA GIRLS' BASKETBALL: Butte downs Missoula 43-32

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No Child Left Behind, Unless They Can't Keep Up

Today marks the end of Week 1 of MontCAS testing at Missoula public schools. Montana Comprehensive Assessment System is a series of standardized tests administered each spring under the heinous, deceptively-named No Child Left Behind program implemented by Congress in 2002. You would think from the very title of the program that the federal government will be providing assistance to lagging or und...
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Jihad Jane and racial profiling

The terrorist attacks on 9/11 were terrible on so many levels. From the first, numbing shock of seeing bodies falling from the burning towers on live television, to the wicked exploitation of the event by conservatives for political gain, the events surrounding 9/11 for me are inextricably entwined with anger and disgust. One of the cruder side effects was a new outpouring of racism. Chatter abo...
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Combined AA State Tournament Running Updates

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Bowen Greenwood: So much for fiscal responsibility...

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Harry Reid, the New Public Lands Enemy No. 1

UPDATED Friday, March 12, 1 pm: I used this headline once before when writing about Mark Rey, former Bush Administration Undersecretary of Agriculture and boss of the Forest Service. Prior to Rey's Reign of Terror, California Republican Congressmen Richard Pombo held the honor of being the biggest enemy of public lands. Voters booted him in 2006, but he's back, running for Congress again this ye...
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Harry Reid, the New Public Lands Enemy No. 1

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The Bard handled in a punk kind of way | Philadelphia Inquirer | 03/11/2010

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Palin to speak in Missoula

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A rarity for State AA girls: balance

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US Freestyle Kayak Team Trials to be held on Brennan's Wave in Missoula

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Missoula Rural Firefighter Wins Seattle Stairclimb

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No… The University Can’t Pay for It

By CFS Missoula is having a hard time of it lately and things are not going to be getting much better anytime soon.  Macy’s closed this week and several other local downtown businesses are set to shutter their doors.   And no, The University will not be able to bailout this community.  In fact, The University [...] ...
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FWP commissioners OK new state park

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Google Fiber

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FWP commissioners OK new state park

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Griz fans to travel to Big Sky Conference Tournament in Cheney, WA

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Palin Coming to Missoula

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Missoula,Kalispell and Bozeman city budget updates.

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Congressional Democratic candidates forum

by Pete Talbot Knowing nothing of Melinda Gopher before the forum, I was impressed by her depth, her knowledge of the issues and, mostly, her passion. When asked why she hadn’t filed yet and why her campaign was, at this point, lower key than the other two candidates’ campaigns, she responded, “I’m building intrigue.” I wouldn’t call her [...] ...
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Missoula Children's Theatre holds auditions for 'King Arthur's Quest'

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Gloomy thoughts for a sunny day

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Tennessee man arrested at Missoula motel with abducted kids waives extradition

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Palin coming to Missoula, but at what cost?

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Marc Glass: Misunderstanding opened door to Griz basketball career and beyond

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Creative Competition for Google Ultrafast Broadband

by jhwygirl Cities around the U.S. are getting creative in attempts to score one of Google’s test sites for ultrafast broadband service. Memphis Mayor A C Wharton, Jr. blogged… Let me stop there. The Mayor of Memphis blogs to his community. It’s a simple wordpress site, just like the this one here. Just [...] ...
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Salazar Says Feds Aren't Poised for Western Monument 'Land Grab'

Interior Secretary Ken Salazar says talk of his department creating new national monuments in Montana and other Western states was just "brainstorming." The issue became big news after after an internal memo about the subject was leaked last month, setting off alarms in many, if not all, Western congressional offices and certainly across the Rockies. Montana Rep. Denny Rehberg is even ...
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Salazar Says Feds Aren't Poised for Western Monument 'Land Grab'

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Montana Book Awards, "Obit" on Stage, and More

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Montana Book Awards, "Obit" on Stage, and More

It might not be spring yet, but it sure feels like it here in Colorado, where our piles of November snow have finally started to melt and some crocuses are peeking out of the ground.  With the change in season comes a bunch of regional book awards and event announcements: • Stories on Stage, a Denver theater company that presents literature through performances by professional actors, will ...
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Top Rehberg Staffer's Crimes Revealed Including Poaching, Obstructing Police and More

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2 UM students, 2 others charged in alleged pot deal

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Funding flagging: Missoula Flagship program plans fundraiser to avoid summer ...

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Missoulians can't enjoy spring while running themselves ragged

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Lady Griz hoping to continue late-season roll

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Rehberg State Director Charged with Big Game Violations; Placed on Unpaid Leave

by jhwygirl Supermontanareporter John S. Adams is reporting that Rep. Denny Rehberg’s state director Randy Vogel has been cited for alleged numerous big game violations and obstructing a peace officer. If convicted, Vogel could also face up to six months in jail and loss of hunting privileges for 24 months for the three hunting violations. Obstructing a peace [...] ...
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Sarah Palin headed to Missoula for Sept. 12 fundraiser

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Chamber of Commerce ready to benefit from Citizens United

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Now if only Glenn Beck would do the same...

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The North Fork of the Flathead: The Gem of the Continent

Montana is home to some of the most gorgeous landscapes in the world. From the plains of the east, to the mountains of the west, we are incredibly blessed to be able to call it home. And there is one area that holds a special place for me: the North Fork. One of the best parts of my year is when the weather starts to turn warm and I can get away for a weekend to Glacier or the surrounding area...
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The North Fork of the Flathead: The Gem of the Continent

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Vilsack Warms Up on Tester's Bill

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Vilsack Warms Up on Tester's Bill

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Montana Griz vs. Northern Colorado capsule

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KMPT, Missoula Osprey Ink Renewal

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Champion mountain biker in Missoula for showing of race film at Roxy

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Missoula youth advocate says parents, kids need to be media literate

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Missoula Marathon Expected to Host More Walkers

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Missoula City Council awards $2M contract for Miller Creek Road project

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Havre man hospitalized after assault in downtown Missoula

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Missoula and Bozeman push to become a Google test site

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Missoula firefighters rule the world at stair-climbing competition

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Democratic Congressional Candidates Forum Tuesday, 7:30 P.M.

by jhwygirl Missoula County Democrats will be hosting a Democratic congressional candidate forum Tuesday night, 7:30 p.m., in city council chambers, located at 140 W. Pine. Tyler Gernant, Melinda Gopher and Dennis McDonald will speak, with an opportunity to submit questions for the candidates. If you’ve yet to meet any of the candidates, this is a great opportunity [...] ...
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'Good Neighbor Handbook' available to rural landowners

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And the opening keynote speaker for Netroots Nation is...

Out here in the Rocky Mountains, where the imagery is reminiscent of the lyrics  from America the Beautiful (amber waves of grain, purple mountains majesty) progressives have made tremendous strides in the last few years with our  populist approach to issues vital to our region and country. ...
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Osprey, Gap West renew radio contract

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Missing Tennessee children found safe in Missoula motel

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First Grilling of the Season

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A Changing of the Guard At Plum Creek

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"Black Sheep" Finds Her Place as a Wyoming Shepherd

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"Black Sheep" Finds Her Place as a Wyoming Shepherd

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A Changing of the Guard At Plum Creek

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Missoula to apply for Google ultra-high-speed Internet project

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Missoula Bruins high school hockey team wins state championship

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Missoula woman killed in motorcycle crash on Highway 93

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Missoula edges Junior Bulls for state high school hockey title

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In the rough: Missoula golf clubs build, drop fees to stay on course in downturn

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Firefighters fired up in race up Columbia Center stairs

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Montana firefighter walks away with stairclimb title again

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MONDAY'S BACK-TO-WORK WEATHER: Afternoon rainshowers, high of 54

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Macy's shuts its doors in downtown Missoula

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Missoula Woman Dies in Motorcycle Crash

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Missoula woman dies in three-vehicle crash

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Hunter education classes in Missoula during April

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Committee named for UM president search

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Mayor Engen's Impressive Economic Team

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Roy Brown Running Way to the Right of His District

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Obama Willing to Trade Losing House this Fall for Reelection in ‘12???

by JC Simon Johnson has an interesting piece over at The Baseline Scenario: “Does The Obama Administration Even Want To Win In November?” Johnson is, as some of you may remember, the author of The Atlantic article “the Quiet Coup” where he lays out the case for crony capitalism having taken control of our country. In [...] ...
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Teddy In A Week

This is not the same dog as a week ago. Sarah warned us that he would regress going to a new home, and he did. But some of her work shown through almost immediately, and we took it from there.......
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Where Did You Go?

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SUNDAY'S FORECAST: Another beautiful day in western Montana

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One and done

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Missoula skates past Americans in semifinals

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Catching up with Andy Garland: Garland leading man for Fighting Saints

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BILL SPELTZ: Tinkle still has Montana in heart

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DUI: Montana's deadly crisis

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In Brief Gamer: Lumberjacks downed by Montana in first round

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Bruins one win from first crown

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Montana dominates Northern Arizona again, 81-60

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A Fire Burned in South Hills Missoula

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A Fire Burned in South Hills Missoula

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Meals On Wheels Is More Than Just A Hot Meal

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Clash of the Titans

I don’t remember folks paying much attention to Lou Ann Crowley’s decision to run for House District 94. That’s a shame, because I think this Democratic primary race will be quite telling as to the future of the party in Western Montana. In the race to replace political consultant and potential poster boy for [...] ...
Bunk in the West - Mar 6 - 11 clicks 11 clicks

Wolf Point, Shepherd advance to Consolation @ State Class C

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Benefit Concert, Auction Today 7 p.m. for Missoula's Dave Huerta Who Needs Kidney Transplant

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Controlled Burn Blazes Out of Control in Missoula

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Auditions open for kids

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Just what is socialism?

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Benefit concert, auction to be held at Northstar Aviation for man in need of ...

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With Missoula story set to close, Macy's defends throwing out items

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Win or go home

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Ticket punched: Big Sky dispatches Hellgate to earn trip to state tourney

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State hockey: Bruins sweep through first day with shutouts

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Stopping Johnson is key to NAU's chance of upsetting Montana

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Take back the trail: Volunteers, police, residents demand action against ...

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Boots on the Ground

Did you catch the following graphic in today’s Wall Street Journal? Makes you stop and think, doesn’t it? The U.S. spends more on defense than the other top 6 countries combined. Makes you wonder who we are fighting. Many Americans are scared of the rising tiger, China. But, this year they will spend only [...] ...
Bunk in the West - Mar 5

NAU travels to Montana for Big Sky tourney opener

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Straight outta' Missoula, Frenchmen Lamy Chappuis captures Nordic Combined ...

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Flathead and Glacier Boys Advance to State

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Brink Gallery to open in time for First Friday

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Fans hope for return of racing

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Indocan Resources Commits to Oil & Gas Play

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The party of Fear

Left in the West - Mar 5

GAO: USFS Fuel Reduction Projects 98% Litigation-Free

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Oscar Predictions For Shut-Ins

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Concert to raise funds for annual UM jazz festival

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Braves going to state

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Montanans, lobbyists urge limiting state cuts to human services

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State hockey: Top-seeded Bruins begin quest for title

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Missoula family law help center extends hours

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Ignite Missoula

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Hey kids, let's put on a show

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A house fire gutted a home on the south side of Missoula this morning.

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Helena and Lewis & Clark County's 24/7 Sobriety Program

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How Do Police in Butte End a Standoff?

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Macy's last day, Sunday at 5:00

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Hund Day 5

Holy Crap, this boy is wearing me out. On our walks, we've taken to running for stretches. It seems to keep him focused, but I'm in no shape for such shenanigans. In truth, he is making incredible progress in learning.......
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Hinkle muddled on death with dignity

Left in the West - Mar 4 - 5 clicks 5 clicks

Republicans Against Savings Claim Recovery Act Creates Jobs

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Unbeaten Rocky Boy tackles tall task

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Missoula Family Law Self Help Center Extends Hours

Missoula dot Net - Mar 4

Man pleads guilty to killing of wolf

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Flathead cagers in a playoff mood

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Polling sites set for Little Shell election

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Junior Bulls hosting state high school tournament at Centennial

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Businessman Returns To Scene of Missoula Fire

Missoula dot Net - Mar 4

GOP legislators criticize Schweitzer for hold on grants to local governments

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Ranger district says Missoula's Rattlesnake rec area, wilderness weathering use

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Bakery owner says red tape slowed start of new business venture

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Transportation was talk of town during first fair at current Missoula site

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Push on to place Missoula fairgrounds on national historic register

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Missoula skiers selected for regional teams

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Lady Griz travel in search of higher Big Sky tourney seed

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Recreation Fees Big Part of Public Land Privatization Plan

New West Missoula - Mar 3

Recreation Fees Big Part of Public Land Privatization Plan

New West Bozeman - Mar 3

Watauga Arts Council Accepting Registrations for Summer Arts Camp and Missoula ...

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Forward Montana starts anti-discrimination effort

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Cats optimistic, realistic about tourney hopes

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Where the Wild Rivers Run

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Is Wood Biomass Electric Generation Renewable and Carbon Neutral?

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TV ads in Montana explain legal aid in dying

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The Burton K. Wheeler Center Spring Conference April 5, 6

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Your Turn: Choose the Book That I'll Review

New West Missoula - Mar 3 - 3 clicks 3 clicks

Your Turn: Choose the Book That I'll Review

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Where the Wild Rivers Run

Missoula dot Net - Mar 3

Braaten: Stay safe and alert, Missoula pedestrians

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Grounded: Helena Capital ends Big Sky's season with 69-36 decision

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Isotopes, mitochondria talk on tap in UM group's Science Café at Missoula bar

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Missoula man leads Ravalli County schools, has office hours 1 day a week

Missoula dot Net - Mar 3

Missoula Residents React To Councilwoman Pam Walzer

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Hand Delivered Census Packets to Some Missoula Residents

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Missoula Irish Film Festival

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Area Events Celebrate Irish Heritage During March

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Missoula Residents React To Councilwoman Pam Walzer

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WARNING: Mansfield Metcalf 2010 Tickets Nearly Sold Out

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Right wingers are a nasty lot

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Developer Dennis Rehberg Lies to Fergus County Republicans

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TUESDAY'S WAKE-UP WEATHER: Another sunny, warm afternoon

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TUESDAY'S WAKE-UP WEATHER: Another sunny, warm afternoon

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Bill Colwell named Missoula Rural Fire Chief

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Missoula Post Office offers chance to thank a soldier

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Political Notebook: Schweitzer + Obama = Populist Power?

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Federal Gov't FAIL: US DOT Set to Shut Down

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Political Notebook: Schweitzer + Obama = Populist Power?

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Some Missoula County Foreclosure Numbers

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Kentucky's Bunning deals blow to Montanans in need

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Missoula councilwoman pleads guilty to DUI per se

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The Coal Cowboy

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Fewer Nukes a Step In the Right Direction

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Spring rolls in like a lamb

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Missoula County elections office still needs hundrends of poll workers

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Missoula City Councilwoman Pleads Guilty to DUI, Won't Resign

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What Caught My Eye – Postseason Edition

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Decision delayed on $1 million settlement

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County Seeks Election Judges

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Left in the West has reached a milestone and should be proud

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The party of No

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Griz host Conference tournament opener

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Griz host Conference tournament opener

Missoula dot Net - Mar 1

Missoula Councilwoman Walzer pleads guilty to DUI per se, vows to stay in post

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Hund Day 2

Teddy is bonding well with Chris and I. Chris has quickly become a momma figure to him, to the point where he's worse when she goes to work than when I leave. Of course, it helps that I leave at......
A Chicken is not Pillage - Mar 1

Quote Of The Day

From the ever prescient Brad Bard, at Sadly, No! You can’t make this shit up. If Altmire is to be believed, there are scores of Democrats who are chomping at the bit to tell their constituents that they voted for......
A Chicken is not Pillage - Mar 1

Missoula County Opening Burn Season

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Nursing homes, family settle wrongful death suit

Missoula dot Net - Mar 1

Mental Health Trust Fund Formed As Part of State Settlement with Eli Lilly

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Northern Region's top forester discusses challenges agency faces

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UWFV student spotlight

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Common Sense Tells Me, Keep ATVs Out of the Badger 2

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Common Sense Tells Me, Keep ATVs Out of the Badger 2

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Symphony review: Expensive violin, priceless performance

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Gogas' "recession" painting nets $11000 bid at art auction

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A Record Breaking Finish At The Gelande Ski

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Fire that destroyed building was arson

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Markets Need Morals

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Traffic Signal Box Art Project

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Montana Kaimin Schools Rehberg on Basic Budgetary Principles

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Bobcats pound Grizzlies

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Missoula Food Bank tells donors to help others

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Inquest ordered in Missoulian's death

Missoula dot Net - Feb 28

San Diego arts

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Meet Teddy

A Chicken is not Pillage - Feb 28

SUNDAY'S WAKE-UP WEATHER: A warm and lovely day ahead

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Jacks draw Montana in tournament

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Braves hold off Knights; Bravettes fall

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U-16 state hockey tournament: Missoula takes on Salmon for crown

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Sentinel battles past Helena

Missoula dot Net - Feb 28

Bobcats finally crack Lady Griz in Missoula

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Johnston rallies Bruins past Eagles

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Montana St. 73, Montana 67

Missoula dot Net - Feb 28

Economic development endeavor revving up

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Missoula man says tsunami waves came on perfect blue-sky day in Maui

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MSU women down Lady Griz, 77-72

Missoula dot Net - Feb 27

Montana billionaire stands ground in trial

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Blixseth stands ground in attack from creditors

Missoula dot Net - Feb 27

Frenchtown woman sentenced on fraud charges

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Blame game continues in Yellowstone Club hearings

Missoula dot Net - Feb 27

Plugging the Hole of Healthcare

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