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Montana may ease 30-year mining restrictions

#Mining #Montana

Montana may relax 30-year-old restrictions on gold and precious metal mining, reflecting a resurgence in the U.S. mining industry. The state’s potential policy shift aims to boost extraction, balancing environmental concerns with economic revival. read more


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Tragedy strikes at Montana ski resort as man falls from chairlift

#SkiAccident #Montana

A 37-year-old man, Jeffrey Zinne, died after falling from a chairlift with a mechanical issue at a Montana ski area. The incident occurred at Red Lodge Mountain, leading to investigations into weather conditions and the victim's actions. Fatal chairlift accidents are rare. read more

Montana Woman's Body Found After Disappearing on Horseback Ride

#Montana #MissingPerson

Meghan Rouns, 27, was found deceased in Montana after going missing while riding her horse. Officials located her body in a river. No foul play is suspected. The woman's hat, phone, and horse were found earlier. read more

Woman missing after horse ride near Helena, possible river fall.

#Montana #MissingPerson

Meghan Rouns, 27, disappeared while horseback riding near Helena, Montana - only her horse and phone were found. Authorities suspect she may have been swept into a river by strong winds as they search Houser Lake. read more

Controversial Remarks by Trump-backed Senate Candidate Stirring Montana Election

#Montana #NativeAmericanVoices

Trump-backed Senate candidate Tim Sheehy in Montana was recorded making offensive remarks about the Crow Tribe, including accusing members of being drunk in the morning. Sheehy will face Democratic Senator Jon Tester in November, despite Trump's endorsement. read more

#Montana #climatechange

Montana Republicans seek state supreme court to overturn a 2023 climate ruling in a landmark case. The ruling's potential impact on climate lawsuits across the nation is being scrutinized. read more

#Montana #ProgressivePolitics

Dakota Adams, the son of Oath Keepers founder Stewart Rhodes, is running for office in Montana as a progressive Democrat. Escaping his father's far-right group, Adams aims to bring change to a deeply Republican state despite his unusual appearance. read more