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Doig Center at Montana State University to Host Historical Presentation on ‘The Buffalo Commons’
BOZEMAN – The Ivan Doig Center for the Study of the Lands and People of the North American West at Montana State University will host “The Buffalo Commons: A National History, A Regional History, A Family History.” The event will feature an evening with Deborah and Frank Popper, originators of the Buffalo Commons idea March 27, at 6 p.m. in the Museum of the Roc...
Montana Veterans Eligible To Enroll in VA Health Care Sooner Than Expected
HELENA, Mont.— Beginning today, all Veterans who were exposed to toxins and other hazards while serving in the military – at home or abroad – are now eligible to enroll directly in VA health care.
The VA recently announced that they were expanding coverage and eliminating the phased-in approach, meaning that millions of Veterans are becoming eligible for VA health care up to eight years earlier t
Montana Conservation Corps Needs a Few Good Teens This Summer
HELENA, Mont. – The Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest has partnered with the Montana Conservation Corps to offer five AmeriCorps positions that would serve together as part of the newly formed Helena Youth Corps.
“We are excited about this new partnership and hope to better engage young adults in meaningful work experiences across the forest,” said Recreation Program Manager Rory Glueckert. “
Glacier NP Receives $1.9Million for Bison, Whitebark Pine, Climate Change Projects
WEST GLACIER, Mont. – Glacier National Park officials announced Monday that the park will receive over $1.9M in funding from the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) to continue work to advance bison reintroduction; inventory cultural resources impacted by climate change; and protect and restore whitebark pine.
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USFS Hiring Wildland Firefighters
HELENA, Mont. – From March 4 through March 15, the Helena-Lewis and Clark National Forest will be accepting applications for twelve entry-level permanent wildland firefighter and dispatcher positions. These positions allow for paid training and travel, overtime, hazard pay, and federal employee benefits, such as medical and retirement. Additiona
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FWP to Host Bear Educational Workshops in Central Montana
GREAT FALLS - Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks will host a series of bear educational programs in central Montana this spring, addressing the biology and status of bears in the area, along with focused discussion and hands-on examples of how to prevent conflicts on the farm and ranch, at home, and when recreating outdoors.
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Montana FWP Unveils 2024 Duck Stamp
HELENA – Gov. Greg Gianforte unveiled the winner of the 2024 Migratory Bird Stamp art contest at the Capitol Rotunda in a small ceremony Monday. The winning work will be on display for a week at the Capitol and then at Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks’ headquarters in Helena.
The winning artwor
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MSU Extension to Host Feral Swine Education Tour in Northeast Montana
BOZEMAN – Montana State University Extension will host a feral swine education tour March 5-8 in northeast Montana, with seven stops held for landowners, farmers, ranchers and anyone else interested in attending. Registration is not required, and there is no cost to attend.
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Montana Dept of Commerce Awards Small Business Grants to Native-Owned Businesses
HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Commerce announced yesterday that $320,000 of grant funding has been allocated to support 26 start-up or expanding Native American businesses in Montana. The funding is through Commerce’s Indian Equity Fund (IEF) Small Business Grant Program.
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Montana State Eclipse Ballooning Team Member Wins Zonta International Scholarship
BOZEMAN – Though her feet were planted firmly on the ground, Montana State University junior Kendahl Hinthorne’s attention was focused high in the atmosphere last Oct. 14 as she monitored the camera equipment on a high-altitude balloon hovering at the edge of space during a rare annular solar eclipse.
That da...
MSU Engineering Students Draw Recognition at Regional Competition
BOZEMAN — A team of six Montana State University students from the Norm Asbjornson College of Engineering drew recognition at a recent competition that pitted them against 1,400 other students from across the region.
The undergraduate students, each majoring in construction engineering technology, were among 40 MSU students who competed in the Associated Schools of Construction Region 6 Estimating
UM Law School Put Kyle Fickler On Track To A Drag Racing Career
MISSOULA – Kyle Fickler grew up in Drummond, Montana. From a young age, he was always drawn toward motorsports and racing. He loved tinkering on cars and figuring out how to make them go faster and with more power.
“My cousin took me to my first drag race in Spokane when I was around 14 years old,” said Fickler. “I was hooked and wanted ...