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The latest on the Key Bridge collapse, New York puts forth legislation to get clean energy projects on the grid and Wisconsin and other states join a federal summer food program to help feed kids across the country.

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Republicans float conspiracy theories on the collapse of Baltimore's Key Bridge, South Carolina's congressional elections will use a map ruled unconstitutional, and the Senate schedules an impeachment trial for Homeland Secretary Mayorkas.

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Historic wildfires could create housing and health issues for rural Texans, a Kentucky program helps prison parolees start a new life, and descendants of Nicodemus, Kansas celebrate the Black settlers who journeyed across the 1870s plains seeking self-governance.

MT: Arts & Culture

Artist Stella Nall made this painting of the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, located in north central Montana. (Montana Conservation Voters)
'Remember Our History': Artists Paint MT National Monuments

Artists in Montana have recently immortalized the state's national monuments on canvas. At "Pint Night" events put on by the Montana Conservation …

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The image, above, was made by Kirby Lambert, one of the winners of the first Montana meme photo contest in 2020. (Montana Memory Project)
MT State Library Memes History with Photo Contest

The Montana historical meme contest is back and history has never felt so relevant in the internet age. The Montana State Library began the contest …

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A new Gallup survey shows more than 60% of Americans say they know
Juneteenth Declared National Holiday, Amidst Progress, Upheaval

HELENA, Mont. -- Juneteenth National Independence Day is now an official holiday, after President Joe Biden signed a bill Thursday, approved by both …

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Montana State University is hosting U.S. Poet Laureate Joy Harjo for Indigenous Peoples Day. (Gage Skidmore/Flickr)
Push Grows to Celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day Across Montana

BOZEMAN, Mont. -- On Monday, many Montanans will be celebrating indigenous people rather than Christopher Columbus. Four Treasure State cities have …

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National Geographic Features MT Prairie on 'Yellowstone Live' Project

BOZEMAN, Mont. — An ambitious project from National Geographic is returning to Yellowstone National Park this week, and also will feature …

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Della BigHair-Stump includes designs from the Crow Tribe in her fashion work. (Designs by Della)
Native American Fashion Designers Model Work at Yellowstone

CROW AGENCY, Mont. – Native fashion will be on display at Yellowstone National Park next week. Indigenous designers and artists from across …

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New research finds taking a hike makes people feel better about their bodies. (daveynin/Flickr)
Research: Hikers Feel Better Looking in the Mirror

HELENA, Mont. – Montanans have access to an abundance of what the doctor ordered to promote a more positive body image – the outdoors…

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The Montana Historical Society is laying off nine people due to budget cuts. (Courtesy of Sanna Porte)
Cuts to State Budget Affect Most Vulnerable Montanans

HELENA, Mont. – The full scope of pain from impending budget cuts is coming into view for public employees and the Montanans they serve…

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Painter Georgia Baker wants to represent the grizzly bear's more playful side. (2017©Georgia Baker ArtWorks)
Artist Paints Grizzly Bears in a New Light

BOZEMAN, Mont. – A Montana artist wants to show grizzly bears from a different perspective and shed light on their precarious situation with …

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Rocky Mountain Front Tour Touts Adventures for Everyone

CHOTEAU, Mont. - There's something for everyone in every season in the "Rocky Mountain Front Discovery Guide." The newly revised edition is available …

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ROFL? MT Teens Prefer to Text with Friends, Not Parents

HELENA, Mont. - To get a Montana teen's attention, send a text message. A new study from the Pew Internet and American Life Project finds kids ages 12…

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A Need for Speed - Rural MT Calls for Better Internet Access

BOZEMAN, Mont. - Thousands of Montanans living in rural areas have a 'need for speed' when it comes to the Internet. Their access is often limited to …

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