AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoBison Grazing Fight: American Prairie and conservation groups have appealed a federal decision ending bison grazing leases on Montana BLM land, arguing the move was political and will hurt prairie restoration and tribal food sovereignty. Road Safety: A section of U.S. Highway 2 in Flathead County is closed after a collision, and separate reports detail two deadly pedestrian crashes near Kalispell and on U.S. 2. Weather Watch: A Wind Advisory is set for Western Montana Tuesday, with gusts that could reach 55 mph in the Missoula and Bitterroot valleys. Patriotism Spotlight: WalletHub ranks Montana the No. 2 most patriotic state ahead of America’s 250th, citing strong civic education and volunteerism. Local Life: Missoula’s first “dirty soda” drive-through kiosk, Fizzies Custom Soda, is preparing to open this summer. Agriculture & Jobs: BASF plans a new canola hybrid for Montana growers in 2027, and Northwest Nazarene University is joining a regional semiconductor workforce initiative. Sports: UFC Freedom 250 brought a big win for Montanan Sean O’Malley, and Montana runners and fans are gearing up for the Governor’s Cup race.
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