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Water is the lifeblood of Montana ranching
Water is not just a resource in Montana — it is the lifeblood of ranching. It sustains our livestock, our land and…
Resilience, fortitude carry the Flathead into 2022
We’ve stepped into the new year in a very different place than we were a year ago.
Letters to the editor Jan. 2
Letters to the editor Jan. 2
Montanans deserve the real truth about Zinke
Everyone has experienced the neighborhood barking dog. You know – the poor pup, chained outside, that just barks, barks, barks.
Letters to the editor Jan. 1
Letters to the editor Jan. 1
States empowered to stop reckless deficits
In August of 2020, we wrote an opinion opposing Modern Monetary Theory (or MMT, the “too good to be true” idea that the federal government can spend unlimited amounts of money, regardless of revenue, in order to be…
Rosendale should learn about the joys of making America a more welcoming place
In a recent op-ed, Rep. Matt Rosendale opposed resettlement of Afghan refugees as a danger to our community. We disagree and would like to share our experiences with you, and him.
Letters to the editor Dec. 31
Letters to the editor Dec. 31
Letters to the editor Dec. 25
Letters to the editor Dec. 25
Climate science prevails over politics
This letter does not criticize Monica Tranel, but focuses on her letter of Dec 19, about climate change. The journal “Science of Climate Change” published my landmark paper on this subject on Dec. 14.
The kindness of strangers
This is a story about a close friend who died and the wonderful message that he sent his dearest companion, Gael, with the help of some very caring, nameless people who took care of him alive, and then not alive.
Community shows the spirit of Christmas is alive
I am writing this letter because of the kindness and generosity of our community. I want to show everyone there is still kindness and caring for our fellow man during these tough times — even when we question if it…
Elk Management
I am always amused by citizens that say all wildlife management should be science based.
Letters to the editor Dec. 20
Letters to the editor Dec. 20
Late November brings the closing of two seasons
It’s a seasonal rite of passage for me to lift my road bike onto my shoulder and carry it down the steps to the basement where it will wait out the winter.
Letters to the editor Dec. 19
Letters to the editor Dec. 19