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SD public defense duties shift from counties to state; SCOTUS appears skeptical of restricting government communications with social media companies; Trump lawyers say he can't make bond; new scholarships aim to connect class of 2024 to high-demand jobs.

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The SCOTUS weighs government influence on social media, and who groups like the NRA can do business with. Biden signs an executive order to advance women's health research and the White House tells Israel it's responsible for the Gaza humanitarian crisis.

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Midwest regenerative farmers are rethinking chicken production, Medicare Advantage is squeezing the finances of rural hospitals and California's extreme swing from floods to drought has some thinking it's time to turn rural farm parcels into floodplains.

MT: Teen Pregnancy Prevention

LOGO: Today (Thursday) is the final day of
“Let’s Talk Month” – Not a One-shot Discussion

HELENA, Mont. – Let's have The Talk. For some parents and children, it can be scarier than the scariest Halloween costume. Today is the …

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GRAPHIC: Montana ranks 28th this year in the Kids Count Data Book. Image courtesy of Annie E. Casey Foundation
Kids Count Annual Checkup on MT Children

MISSOULA, Mont. - Montana is number 28 when it comes to the annual ranking of states in a report that checks on health, education, community and …

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PHOTO: April is National STD Awareness Month. Montanans under age 25 are being encouraged to be tested, since many infections have no symptoms. Poster courtesy of CDC
"GYT" Aimed at Montanans Under 25

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The under-25 set in Montana is being encouraged to GYT, which stands for "Get Yourself Tested." It's a campaign for April's …

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PHOTO: February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month. According to Montana Kids Count, 10 percent of high school students have experienced dating violence.
Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month – Tech Connections

HELENA, Mont. - February is Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, and Montana Kids Count reports that 10 percent of high school students say they …

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Montanans Under 25 Encouraged to “GYT”

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - "GYT" is a set of initials most young people know, and although it sounds like it, it has nothing to do with texting. It's a …

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New “Teen Success” Program Helps Adolescent Moms

BILLINGS, Mont. - Being a parent is a tough job. Being a teen parent can be even tougher, which is why Planned Parenthood of Montana (PPMT) started a …

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MT Teen Birth Rate Falls, More Parents Having “The Talk”

HELENA, Mont. - The percentage of births to teen moms has dropped almost a full point in Montana, according to the Centers for Disease Control and …

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Men’s Health Week: Make the Appointment

MISSOULA, Mont. - A gentle reminder through Father's Day: It's time to make an appointment for a checkup. That's the message for National Men's …

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Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month: MT Sees Lower Rates

GREAT FALLS, Mont. - Today is the last day of Teen Pregnancy Prevention Month, and Montana must be doing something right. The teen birth rate has …

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