More than 600 interviews on 1,106 analog tapes are now in a digital format as part of a program that supports the preservation of rare and unique audio, audiovisual and other media of high scholarly value. The completion of Voices of Labor: Preserving the Montanans at Work; Metals Manufacturing in Four Montana Communities and New Deal in Montana Oral History Interviews Project was made possible

The Department of Public Health and Human Services has released a new report that ranks COVID-19 associated deaths as the third leading cause of death in 2020 and will likely hold the same ranking for 2021. State health officials note the death record information for 2021 is considered provisional information and will be finalized later in 2022. Also, it’s possible the 2021 leading causes

Together with the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Governor Greg Gianforte has announced a new, statewide $3.8 million program to help eligible Montanans pay for water and wastewater expenses. “This program will go a long way to help ensure Montanans maintain access to water at their home, without worrying about disruptions to service,” Gianforte said. Data gathered

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen released the following statement regarding the Biden administration’s Occupational Health and Safety Administration Emergency Temporary Standard and interim final rule requiring businesses with more than 100 employees to enforce a mandatory COVID-19 vaccination policy: Knudsen said on Thursday, Nov. 4, “If a president can unilaterally force people

the breech, or is mounted with an optical magnification device. Use of preprepared paper or metallic cartridges, sabots, gas checks or other similar power and range-enhancing manufactured loads that enclose the projectile from the rifling or bore of the firearm is also prohibited. For more information on hunting in Montana, visit fwp.mt.gov/hunt.

The Tribal Executive Board will feature one change following recounts in Poplar’s district 1 and both districts in Wolf Point. Following the recount, Lawrence Hamilton will replace Dana Buckles. All other positions will remain the same. Final counts are as follows: Marva Chapman (965), Grant Stafne (882), Alex Smith (818), Melvin Terry Rattling Thunder (641), Justin Gray Hawk (590), Bryce Kirk