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UPDATE: Thompson Creek Fire 100% Contained; New Fire Reported Near Ennis
DILLON -- A 174-acre wildfire has been confirmed in the Gravelly Mountain Range. The Sunrise Fire is located south of Ennis, on the Madison District of the Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest and private land. The cause has not been determined...
Strike Up the Band! UM Homecoming Parade Celebrates the “Might of Montana”
MISSOULA – The University of Montana Homecoming Parade proudly returns for 2022 Homecoming Week, Sept. 21-24, after a two-year hiatus.
The UM Alumni Association promises this year’s parade – although with a modified route because of construction on the Beartracks (Higgins Avenue) Bridge – will be a festive celebration of all things Griz.
“This year’s theme, ‘Might of Montana,’ is exceptionally fi.
MSU Extension’s Pulse Crops Podcast: What Do You Think, Producers?
Montana State University Extension Service is looking for feedback from pulse crop producers on their pulse crop podcast.
The Growing Pulse Crops Podcast offers insights into the science and business of farming field peas, chickpeas, and lentils, featuring the latest in research agronomy, and economics of pulse crops. We are s...
UPDATE: No New Fires to Report Today! (So Far)
HAVRE -- Firefighters continue to make progress on the 7,225 acre Eagle Creek Fire, is 40%, contained. The fire is 30 miles south of Havre, in the Bears Paw Mountains. There have been no updates posted in the past 24 hours.
The Lions Campground and Sandy Creek Campground remain closed until further notice...
Survey: Hows Your Internet Service?
From Kari Lews, MSU Extension, Glacier County Agent:
Have something to say about your internet service in Montana? Here is your chance to help determine what areas of the state need broadband investment to not only get high speed service but in some cases, simply get it at all
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UPDATE: 1 New Fire Reported West of Helena
HAVRE -- Firefighters continue to make progress on the Eagle Creek Fire, doubling the estimated containment to 40%, while reducing the estimated size to 7,225 acres. The fire is 30 miles south of Havre, in the Bears Paw Mountains.
The Eagle Creek fire burned actively within the fire perimeter on Sunday, September 11th...
USDA Forest Service Will Resume Prescribed Fire Program
WASHINGTON D.C. – On Thursday, September 8, 2022, USDA Forest Service Chief Randy Moore released the following statement announcing actions the Forest Service will take to resume its prescribed fire program safely and effectively after completion of its 90-day national review.
“Today, I am announcing
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Montana State Researcher wins Young Scientist Award from American Society of Animal Science
BOZEMAN — Being relatively new to academia, Rodrigo Marques, an assistant professor in the Department of Animal and Range Sciences at Montana State University, never anticipated receiving awards for his research, at least this early in his career. But, despite t...
High School Juniors and Seniors Invited to Shadow MSU Engineering Students
After a 2-year hiatus, the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering at Montana State University is hosting its annual Shadow Day event for Montana high school students interested in engineering or computing careers. The event will be held on Thursday, October 20, 2022, during Montana’s Educator Conference.
Shadow Day Event D...
UPDATE: New Fires Reported in Glacier Park and the Bob
EUREKA -- Incident command hadn't posted an update on the Weasel Fire for over a week, but the fire is still active along the US/Canada border 14 miles NE of Eureka. The fire covers 2450 acres on the Montana side of the border, and 2694 acres in British Columbia, for a total of 5144 acres...
FWP Kick-off Events Scheduled in Conrad, Fairfield for Youth Pheasant & Waterfowl Weekend
HELENA – The 2022 Youth Pheasant and Waterfowl Weekend is fast approaching, and several kick-off events are scheduled around the state. To get interested hunters and their families prepared for the youth weekend, which is Sept. 24 and 25, these events will provide the opportunity to meet with mentors, ask questions of FWP staff, and possibly win some prizes.
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MSU Workshops Connect K-12 Teachers to STEM Research
Workshop Series Begins September 22nd
BOZEMAN — A workshop series that connects Montana K-12 teachers to Montana State University researchers will begin on Sept. 22. The workshops are free and part of the MSU Science Math Resource Center’s series of online professional development opportunities for educators.
The monthly ...