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Montana Grain Growers Association Concerned About New Canadian Import Regulations
The Montana Grain Growers Association (MGGA) is deeply concerned about the new Canadian import regulations that took effect mid-August. These regulations impose significant restrictions on importing agricultural equipment from Canada, creating...

Montana Going Up in Smoke
An AIR QUALITY ALERT is in effect for northeast Montana into Wednesday. Wildfire smoke has moved into Montana from Canada, and the air quality could get worse before it gets better. A northerly flow from Canada will deliver a series of cold fronts...

Climate petition denied by Montana Public Service Commission
Montana Public Service Commission (via PSC Twitter account). In a decision that drew immediate pushback, the Montana Public Service Commission voted unanimously Tuesday against declaring the constitution requires it to consider the adverse impacts...

What Montana Can Teach Us About Housing Reform
In 2023, Montana policymakers passed one of the most comprehensive state-level housing reform packages to date. The Big Sky State was experiencing a severe housing shortage, contributing to a staggering increase in prices. Missoula, for example,...

NFL legend Joe Montana reveals why he snubbed Patrick Mahomes from his QB Mount Rushmore that includes Josh Allen
The idea of keeping Patrick Mahomes out of the top quarterbacks in the NFL seems ludicrous, but Joe Montana did just that in his recent appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show." The four-time Super Bowl champion had an interesting question on Tuesday....

Cat-Griz Insider Podcast: Montana State Bobcats, Montana Grizzlies gear up for home openers
406 MT Sports' Montana State Bobcats beat writer Victor Flores opens this week's episode of the Cat-Griz Insider Podcast with some thoughts on the MSU football team's season-opening loss at Oregon and the Cats' upcoming top-three matchup with...

Firefighter who died of a heart attack fighting blaze in Montana transported to Spokane
The body of a firefighter who died of a cardiac emergency while battling a blaze in Montana was transported to Spokane over the weekend in a procession that spanned nearly 400 miles. Ruben Gonzalez Romero was stationed on the Bivens Creek fire...

Rivian opens first service center in Montana
BELGRADE, Mont. — An electric vehicle manufacturer was welcomed to the Treasure State during a river cutting in Belgrade. Rivian is the first electric vehicle manufacturer to set up shop in Montana, bringing in more jobs with the opening of their...

Big Sky football: Montana State drops slightly in FCS rankings after loss to No. 6 Oregon
Coming up Coming up Big Sky football schedule All times Pacific Friday Eastern Washington at Boise State, 6 p.m. (FS1) Saturday Idaho State at New Mexico, noon St. Thomas at No. 10 Idaho, 1 p.m. (ESPN+) Utah Tech at No. 19 Northern Arizona, 1 p.m....
Week 2: SDSU at Montana State
Bobcats (0-1) at Jackrabbits (1-0) When: 7 p.m. Saturday Where: Bobcat Stadium, Bozeman, MT TV: Midco Sports 2 Radio: WNAX-AM 570; Jackrabbit radio affiliates Streaming: ESPN+ Records last year: Jackrabbits 12-3; Bobcats 15-1 Series: Bobcats lead...
Montana Army National Guard Executes Successful Multi-Agency Rescue in Beartooth Mountains
Helena, MT — The Montana Army National Guard (MTARNG) recently completed a high-altitude Search and Rescue (SAR) mission to recover a missing 71-year-old hiker in the Stillwater Plateau region of the Beartooth Mountains. The operation showcased...

September 2 recap: Missoula and Western Montana news you may have missed today

Montana hunters have the option to donate game meat this season
GREAT FALLS — As the crisp autumn air rolls into Montana and hunters prepare to head into the field, meat processors are already feeling the rush of the upcoming fall hunting season. At Brian’s Wild Game & Processing in Great Falls, owner Brian...

Mighty 25: JJ Montanaro’s Army values and financial vision
Get We Are The Mighty’s Weekly Newsletter Military culture and entertainment direct to your inbox with zero chance of a ‘Reply All’ incident J.J. Montanaro’s decision to join the Army began with family – just as it does for many in the military....

NFL fans react to Joe Montana leaving Patrick Mahomes off his franchise QB picks
Joe Montana's recent pick-'em moment on The Pat McAfee Show ignited a firestorm among NFL fans. When asked which quarterbacks he would build a franchise around today, Montana named Josh Allen, Joe Burrow, Justin Herbert, and Jalen Hurts, but...

Joe Montana's top three NFL quarterbacks have won a combined zero Super Bowls
Maybe San Francisco 49ers legend Joe Montana doesn't value winning? That seems unlikely for the four-time Super Bowl champion, but he didn't seem to value championships in an appearance on "The Pat McAfee Show." When asked to pick three...

Top 9 Montana Grizzlies Games of the Last 9 Years
Continuing our 9-in-9 series, today we're looking at the 9 bets Griz games over the last 9 years. READ MORE: Top 9 Montana Grizzly Players In The Last 9 Years 9 Best Griz Football Games In The Last 9 Years 9. Griz def. Eastern Washington 52-49...

South Carolina and Montana Face Dual Road Safety Crisis, Study Finds
South Carolina and Montana Face Dual Road Safety Crisis, Study Finds South Carolina ranks first for speeding-related crashes with 7.74 speeding vehicles involved per 100,000 residents Montana tops the nation in drunk driving incidents with 7.60...

Feds give Montana a deadline to change language in sex education material
HELENA — Montana is one of 46 states to receive a notice from the federal government to remove certain content from sex education curriculum. Specifically, they are asking the state to take out topics that relate to gender ideology. (WATCH: Feds...

Montana campaign finance manager indicted for wire fraud facing more accusations
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