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A legacy of success at FVCC
This is a moment to honor the determination, resilience and accomplishments of our graduates.
Letters to the editor March 15
Letters to the editor March 15
Montana voters should choose candidates, not party insiders
In Montana, we take pride in our independence. We don’t trust D.C. politics or backroom deals. In our state, voters expect to make their own choices.
Thanks to Trump, we’re protecting Montana’s mines
Montana’s mining industry is critically important to not only our state but the country. Hard rock mining for critical minerals like copper, platinum, palladium, and silver provides more than 18,000 good-paying job…
Celebrate Montana Constitution Day this month
You are invited to join a celebration of Montana’s Constitution. Save the morning of March 20 for the first annual Montana Constitution Day celebration in Helena’s new Montana Heritage Center.
Broken justice system has failed us
It is time to write the letter. It is a letter that we never wanted to write but we are praying for the grace and guidance to write a letter that moves you as parents, grandparents, siblings, family, friends and lo…
Dirty work at the crossroads
There is a big fuss in Montana about the way Montana Republicans orchestrated the selection and consequent anointment of their prize candidate for the Senate, former U. S. Attorney for Montana Kurt Alme.
Letters to the editor March 12
Letters to the editor March 12
Full Count: Bulldog spirit exemplifies young squad
When we last checked in with Bob Bolam and the Whitefish girls basketball program, they were on the verge of breaking a state tournament drought in 2021.
Letters to the editor March 10
Letters to the editor March 10
Political sleaze: Admired, tolerated or rejected?
We know the story. But how did we react to it? Montana’s highest federal office holder, U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, did what almost every small child is taught not to do. He was a bully — the big kid on the block who w…
Letters to the editor March 9
Letters to the editor March 9
Fate of Montana’s backcountry areas deserve public meetings
The 2001 Roadless Area Conservation Rule has long served as a critical safeguard for the places that sustain Montana’s way of life and our state’s $3.4 billion…
Maintaining artistic excellence requires community investment
Having watched the truly remarkable achievement of North Valley Music School, I would like to add my heartfelt congratulations and admiration.
The script was already written
Chicago Democrat U.S. Rep. Chuy Garcia filed his petition for reelection on Oct. 27, 2025, the first day of the state’s filing period.
Letters to the editor March 8
Letters to the editor March 8