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Montana Energy & Industry: Gov. Greg Gianforte’s 56 County Tour highlighted local manufacturing and agriculture, including Ex-Guard’s Kalispell ribbon-cutting and tours of GrainMaker Mills plus cattle operations in Lake County. Regulatory & Utilities: A Montana court fight is heating up over the NorthWestern Energy merger as Brad Molnar challenges his PSC suspension and seeks to pause the deal. Local Governance & Schools: Lewistown Public Schools set fall registration details, while Fergus County school leaders discussed a bond plan focused on safety upgrades like cameras, sensors, and fire alarm improvements. Economy Watch: GasBuddy reports show midgrade and premium prices easing in several Montana counties, with Gallatin midgrade hitting $4.47 and statewide premium averaging $4.89 for the week ending Aug. 8. Business & Workforce: UM’s Master of Public Administration program is credited by a Missoula alum with building practical leadership skills for roles in business development and community outreach. Environment & Land Use: Montana and partners are pressing for an independent review of Glencore’s proposed Fording River coal mine expansion in B.C., citing downstream impacts tied to selenium contamination. Politics: Democrats’ strategy of dropping out in deep-red Senate races is credited with boosting independents elsewhere, but Montana’s Alani Bankhead rejected the approach.

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Aug. 12, 2026

Montana judge secures bar’s right to use neighboring well

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Aug. 3, 2026

Empire Heating and Cooling updates website for Montana HVAC customers

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Jun. 26, 2026

Montana West Sports launches MLB All-Star and America 250 collections

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Montana State University to host Catapalooza for students and families Aug. 28

Montana State University to host Catapalooza for students and families Aug. 28

Nominations open for Outstanding Agricultural Leader Award at Montana State University

Nominations open for Outstanding Agricultural Leader Award at Montana State University

The Great Montana Road Trip: Exploring what the West has to offer outside the city

The Great Montana Road Trip: Exploring what the West has to offer outside the city

Congressman Troy Downing highlights workforce development, tax relief, and agricultural innovation in Montana

Congressman Troy Downing highlights workforce development, tax relief, and agricultural innovation in Montana

Congressman Troy Downing highlights meetings with Montana communities and businesses in August 2026

Congressman Troy Downing highlights meetings with Montana communities and businesses in August 2026


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Aug. 14, 2026

ND Department of Financial Institutions joins $15M settlement with mortgage servicer

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Aug. 13, 2026

Innosphere, Montana Photonics and Quantum Alliance, and Headwaters Tech Hub Sign MOU to Build a Unified Mountain West Innovation & Test Facilities Network

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Aug. 12, 2026

Montana court establishes bar's permanent right to water well on neighboring property

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Cerenome Secures In-Network Agreement with Health Care Service Corporation, Expanding CNSide® Contracted Coverage to Over 150 Million Covered Lives

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Aug. 11, 2026

Montana Auditor Suspends Bail Bondsman’s License for Allegedly Trading Service for Sex Acts

Office of the Montana State Auditor, Commissioner of Securities and Insurance

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Artisan Venture Tours Encourages Businesses to Book Fall & Winter Retreats as Demand for Seasonal Travel Grows

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