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Batavia intersection improvements reach key milestone

Batavia intersection improvements reach key milestone

  • Montana Department of Transportation

MDT has finalized design plans for the Batavia Lane and US 2 roundabout, advancing safety-driven intersection improvements near Smith Valley School in Kalispell.

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Montana State students honored in national magazine design contest

Montana State students honored in national magazine design contest

  • Montana State University

Three Montana State University graphic design seniors earned top honors and an honorable mention in the Society of Publication Designers collegiate magazine competition.

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UM and RMEF announce inaugural hunting center director

UM and RMEF announce inaugural hunting center director

  • University of Montana

The University of Montana named Nicole Tatman inaugural director of its new Center for Hunting and Conservation, a partnership with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

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Gov. Gianforte announces Montana economy among fastest growing

Gov. Gianforte announces Montana economy among fastest growing

  • Montana

Gov. Greg Gianforte announces Montana ranks fifth nationwide for real GDP growth since 2021, with strong wage gains, improved fiscal health, and major tax cuts.

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Montana Historical Society plans five-day history festival in Helena

Montana Historical Society plans five-day history festival in Helena

  • Montana

The Montana Historical Society will host a five-day Montana History Festival in Helena, celebrating the full opening of the Montana Heritage Center with mostly free events.

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UM earns national innovation award for social work

UM earns national innovation award for social work

  • University of Montana

The Council on Social Work Education honored the University of Montana School of Social Work’s Field Education Program with a national innovation award.

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Splash Montana opens for 20th season of summer fun

Splash Montana opens for 20th season of summer fun

  • Missoula

Splash Montana opens its 20th season in Missoula with daily open swim sessions, a July 12-17 birthday bash, themed evening nights and weather-dependent hours.

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Batavia intersection improvements reach key milestone

Batavia intersection improvements reach key milestone

    MDT has finalized design plans for the Batavia Lane and US 2 roundabout, advancing safety-driven intersection improvements near Smith Valley School in Kalispell.

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    Montana State students honored in national magazine design contest

    Montana State students honored in national magazine design contest

      Three Montana State University graphic design seniors earned top honors and an honorable mention in the Society of Publication Designers collegiate magazine competition.

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      UM and RMEF announce inaugural hunting center director

      UM and RMEF announce inaugural hunting center director

        The University of Montana named Nicole Tatman inaugural director of its new Center for Hunting and Conservation, a partnership with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation.

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        Gov. Gianforte announces Montana economy among fastest growing

        Gov. Gianforte announces Montana economy among fastest growing

          Gov. Greg Gianforte announces Montana ranks fifth nationwide for real GDP growth since 2021, with strong wage gains, improved fiscal health, and major tax cuts.

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          Montana Historical Society plans five-day history festival in Helena

          Montana Historical Society plans five-day history festival in Helena

            The Montana Historical Society will host a five-day Montana History Festival in Helena, celebrating the full opening of the Montana Heritage Center with mostly free events.

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            UM earns national innovation award for social work

            UM earns national innovation award for social work

              The Council on Social Work Education honored the University of Montana School of Social Work’s Field Education Program with a national innovation award.

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              Housing veterans through Missoula’s Built for Zero program

              Housing veterans through Missoula’s Built for Zero program

                The Missoula Current will profile veterans who secure permanent housing through Missoula’s Built for Zero program, which aims to end veteran houselessness by Nov. 11, 2026.

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                Montana State to host Juneteenth celebration events

                Montana State to host Juneteenth celebration events

                  Montana State University will host free on-campus and off-campus Juneteenth celebrations June 19 in Bozeman, featuring food, music, activities and student meal vouchers.

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                  2026 Carroll football season ticket renewals open

                  2026 Carroll football season ticket renewals open

                    Carroll Football 2026 season ticket renewals are open for 2025 holders, with reserved seats held through June 19 and public and single-game sales later this summer.

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                    Five Saints earn CSC softball academic all-district honor

                    Five Saints earn CSC softball academic all-district honor

                      Five Carroll College softball student-athletes earned 2026 CSC Academic All-District honors, led by two 4.0 graduates and a team GPA of 3.51.

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                      Splash Montana opens for 20th season of summer fun

                      Splash Montana opens for 20th season of summer fun

                        Splash Montana opens its 20th season in Missoula with daily open swim sessions, a July 12-17 birthday bash, themed evening nights and weather-dependent hours.

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