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From MSU News Service BOZEMAN — Montana State University is once again offering a unique opportunity for high school students from around the state to get a taste of what it’s like to pursue a degree in engineering or computer science. The annual Shadow Day will be held Thursday, Oct. 19. The event pairs visiting students with MSU engineering and computer science majors for a day of classes and labs, fun activities, informational sessions, tours of the college’s facilities and more. Shadow Day is free and is open to high school students in their sophomore to senior years. The event can be particularly impactful for students from rural Montana towns who might hav...
RONAN — All are invited to attend the annual Ronan Harvest Festival this Saturday, Sept. 16, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The family-friendly event will be held in the grassy area behind the visitor center and Glacier Bank. Sponsored by the Ronan Chamber of Commerce, activities include a farmers market and...
News from Rylee Sommers-Flanagan, Upper Seven Law HELENA — On Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023, the First Judicial District issued a partial preliminary injunction to prevent enforcement of House Bill 562 (“HB 562”). The district court found that the bill likely violates separation of powers p...
News from Southern New Hampshire University MANCHESTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE — Taylor Ross of Polson has been named to Southern New Hampshire University’s (SNHU) Summer 2023 President’s List. The summer terms run from May to August. Full-time undergraduate students who have earned a minimu...
News from Montana Department of Transportation MONTANA — Montana’s schools are back in session, which means many children are walking, bicycling, or riding a school bus to and from their destination. MDT would like to remind motorists to always be attentive and alert while driving, to share ...
News from the Office of Senator Tester BIG SANDY — As a result of his Inflation Reduction Act, U.S. Senator Jon Tester this week secured $1,375,897 in United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) funding for 35 renewable energy infrastructure projects in Montana. Tester was the only member of...
News from the office of Governor Gianforte HELENA — Governor Greg Gianforte announced on Aug. 28 the launch of the second annual Governor’s Youth Hunting Story Contest, open to Montana youth and apprentice hunters ages 10 to 17. “Last year, we received hundreds of submissions ...
POLSON — Mr. Turnier Esperance will present: “Living in America: An Immigrant Story of Haiti: From Slavery to the 21st Century” on Thursday, September 7 at Polson Senior Center. Turnier is a native Haitian. He emigrated to the United States and eventually became a Pfizer executive. After re...
A former Montana Highway Patrolman from Ronan has started a Gofundme to raise money to finish building his family home and to access additional healthcare to deal with trauma stemming from his previous work as a trooper. Zach Miller served as a highway patrolman from February of 2014 until November of 202...
News from the Arlee CDC ARLEE — The Arlee Community Development Corporation has received picnic tables and benches for its “Garden for Life” community garden. The tables and benches were funded by a Community Challenge Grant from AARP Livable Communities and AARP Montana. The grant pro...
