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Shania Twain's Missoula concert to aid local food bank
MISSOULA, Mont. – Shania Twain is bringing her music and her generosity to Missoula, with a significant donation to the Montana Food Bank. The Shania Twain Foundation announced it will donate 100,000 meals to the Montana Food Bank to help combat...

Punta Rucia investments drive tourism growth and economic revival
Montecristi.- Punta Rucia’s tourism sector is gaining momentum, thanks to strategic investments led by the Cibao Atlántico Business Consortium and its flagship initiative, the Montañas del Mar project. Jenry Castro, Executive Director of the...

'Fighting for justice': Montana MMIP Task Force members turn grief into action as system slowly shifts
BILLINGS — At its annual two-day conference this week, Montana’s Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons (MMIP) Task Force gathered to take stock of its fragile progress — a slow reckoning shaped as much by grief as by policy. “As far as...
Rep. Melissa Hortman leaves lasting legacy for women in MN politics
Fighting for a wide range of people with a skill for compromise, is how Rep. Melissa Hortman, D-Brooklyn Park, is being remembered for following her assassination Saturday. A civic engagement group said she was a shining example of a woman in...

JD Vance flew to Montana for secret meeting with Rupert Murdoch and Fox News executives
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Out & About: Governor's Cup, Clancy Days, Flea Market, and Alive at Five
Here are some events going on around the Helena area from June 12th through June 19th. GOVERNOR'S CUP Friday, June 13th and Saturday, June 14th Downtown Helena It's almost time to kick off the 2025 Governor's Cup! Most runners will be lining up at...
15 Highest Yielding Utility Stocks
Image Source: Pixabay Utility stocks have great appeal for income investors. They typically generate steady earnings year after year, and many utility stocks have recession-proof dividend payouts. After all, people will always need water, heat,...

Cattle producers share how programs help build stronger businesses
From Purina Raising cattle is both demanding and fulfilling. Each day offers new possibilities for producers to improve their herd and work toward greater profitability. With the cattle market at historically high levels, many producers are...

5 Montana Towns Affected The Most By Rich Out-Of-Staters
There is no doubt that Montana has changed a lot over the last few years. As wealthy out-of-staters continue to move to Big Sky Country, we've seen big changes here in the Treasure State. From how things are done politically, to the landscape and...

Business Spotlight: Blue Rock Products – Making Life Fun, One Drink At A Time
In the heart of Sidney, Montana, a fourth-generation family business continues to thrive, delivering more than just beverages to communities across Eastern Montana and Western North Dakota. For over 100 years, Blue Rock Products Company has been...

Vance’s visit to Montana included meeting with Murdochs: Report
Vice President JD Vance traveled to Montana on Tuesday, where he met with media mogul Rupert Murdoch and his son at their Dillon ranch. Vance had a meeting with Lachlan Murdoch, the chairman of Fox Corporation and News Corp, which owns Fox News,...

Wild Events: Pig Races In Montana
There are just some things that hit different in Montana. Like the Livingston Roundup on the Fourth, ski joring in Big Sky, or Butte's Irish Day celebrations—those are events you can't really replicate anywhere else. They're part of what makes...

Report says Montana's Brier injected $15.2M into Kelowna economy (Kelowna)
Photo: Wayne Moore/file The Montana's Brier generated an economic impact of $15M for Kelowna. The Montana’s Brier was a boon to the Kelowna economy during a time of year when tourism is generally soft. According to a report prepared by the city’s...

Reward Available After Theft At Montana Fishing Access Site
We all know how the honor system works, right? It’s the backbone of self-pay stations at campgrounds and fishing access sites across Montana. You drop your cash in the box, do what you're supposed to do, and go enjoy the river/ camp ground—simple...

Montana Movie News
Could we see a significant increase in movie and TV productions in Montana? Montana Movie News We've been on a hot streak lately. Montana's movie presence has been more prominent over the past decade. Hollywood has come to Big Sky Country to shoot...

Montana Gas Prices Drop For 4th Time In 2025
Montana Gas Prices Drop For 4th Time In 2025 Gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 1.6 cents in the last week averaging $3.18 for a gallon of regular unleaded today. According to Gas Buddy dot com gas prices in Montana are 4.2 cents a gallon...

NFL rumors: Trade talk for a Browns quarterback has already started
The Cleveland Browns have five quarterbacks on the roster going into this year’s training camp. Traditionally, the coaching staff has only kept three on the active roster, with another listed on the practice squad. Deshaun Watson will most likely...
Montana Investors to Receive Restitution in National Broker-Dealer Settlement
HomeState NewsMontana Investors to Receive Restitution in National Broker-Dealer Settlement HELENA, Mont. — Montana Securities Commissioner James Brown announced Monday that five major broker-dealer firms have agreed to pay restitution and fines...

Montana Morning Headlines: Tuesday, June 10, 2025
WESTERN MONTANA — Here's a look at Western Montana's top news stories for Tuesday. An 85-year-old Missoula man died in a fatal crash on Highway 93 between Missoula and Lolo on Monday morning. The man, the driver of a Toyota 4 Runner, was...

Montana Shakespeare in the Parks returns to stages in rural communities for summer 2025 season
BOZEMAN, Mont. – Montana Shakespeare in the Parks is set to once again bring its theatrical performances to rural communities across the Northwest. The company, based at Montana State University, has been bringing Shakespeare’s works to the stage...