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OPINION: Modernized federal rules: What a "faster" USDA means for Central Montana
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (279+ words) The Speed vs. Safety Trade-of The goal of this change is to accelerate infrastructure'broadband, water systems, and industrial projects. For a region struggling with housing shortages and outdated infrastructure, faster funding sounds like a win. However, NEPA was originally designed…...
Montana safflower oil-a cold press safflower oil company-adds value to Montana agriculture
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (532+ words) Bottle of Montana Safflower Oil pressed at the plant outside of Great Falls with safflower seeds grown in Montana. Montana Farmers Union (MFU) recently held a Grand Opening for the organization's newest business endeavor Montana Safflower Oil. The farm organization…...
Vendors and City debate moving Farmers Market
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (825+ words) Market Master Kathy Walter (center) stands in her Farmers Market booth on a Saturday morning. The City Parks and Recreation Commission has proposed moving the market for safety reasons. The sign for the Lewistown Farmers Market attracts customers passing by…...
Fake enforcement notice sent to County Attorney
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (652+ words) Fergus County Attorney Kent Sipe looks over files on his computer earlier this year. The recent loss of a part-time deputy county attorney has Sipe worried. Red circles mark all of the incorrect items in a fake enforcement notice received…...
World Tour with the sixth graders
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (607+ words) Lina Overcast (left) and Emrielle Phelps (right) pose together with their projects. Both stated that their father's helped put the projects together. Their projects represent the continent of Australia. Two students built the Empire State Building (left) out of legos…...
Lack of snowpack, precipitation already impacting local streams and rivers
1+ day, 23+ hour ago (439+ words) A view from the Berg Lumber site overlooks Big Spring Creek, with the Judith Mountains in the background. Stream flows will be lower this year due to lack of snow over the winter. You can summarize the forecast for stream…...
LSC U19 team sweeps competition, remains undefeated in spring season
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (498+ words) Waydon Olson dribbles the balls down the field while chased by a Browning opponent. LSC U19s Leo Simmons steals the ball from an opponent while playing at the Siegel Soccer Field in Great Falls. The Lewistown Soccer Clubs eldest team is…...
Pub Night in Utica - T. Buckley Acoustic Trio performs May 15
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (412+ words) The T. Buckley Acoustic Trio takes the Utica stage on Friday, May 15. The Judith Arts Society finishes their 2025-2026 Season on Friday, May 15, at the Utica Community Hall, 7 p. m." Folks won't want to miss the T. Buckley Acoustic Trio. They bring a diverse and…...
SPOTLIGHT: Keegan Gervais loves to show pigs
4+ day, 23+ hour ago (361+ words) Kegan takes great pride in showing his pigs. Keegan Gervais is not your typical 8-year old. As a second grader at Roy School, he enjoys playing on a swing during recess, the challenges of no longer just adding but now…...
BOOSTER: NHS Blood Drive
1+ week, 1+ day ago (277+ words) On Wednesday, April 8th, the Claws chapter of the National Honor Society hosted its spring blood drive at the Fergus Center for the Performing Arts. The drive was a success, with 19 donors presenting and 16 whole blood units collected. Scott Shanahan from…...