U.S. Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont., is calling on President Biden to consult with Montana veterans about the impacts of closing rural Montana VA health care facilities. “For many elderly Veterans, VA facilities are the only place they seek care. The reasons Veterans often cite are that they are better understood, respected, and cared for at their local VA Medical Center (VAMC). VA facilities

in 2019, according to the CDC. Earlier this month, the Missoulian reported fentanyl- laced pills sold to teenagers resulted in three overdoses and one death. A representative from the Blackfeet Tribe said fentanyl has been in the community for a while but is now hitting a point that warrants special attention. To help with the effort, the tribe heard from the Blood Tribe of Canada, which

Five candidates are vying for two seats on the Montana Supreme Court currently held by incumbent justices Jim Rice and Ingrid Gustafson. The seat held by Rice, the court’s longest-serving member with 20 years on the bench, is being sought by Bill D’Alton, a Billings attorney. D’Alton filed his registration on Sunday, March 13, a day before the March 14 candidate filing deadline. Gustafson,

Bozeman may be Montana’s most expensive major city, with the median single-family home price in Gallatin County approaching $900,000 as of February, but population data released March 24 by the U.S. Census Bureau indicates it has forfeited another title: fastest- growing urban area. Gallatin County, which spans Bozeman and many surrounding communities, has for years been Montana’s fastest-growing

experienced educators while encouraging military families to make Montana their home. The governor also encouraged the Board and Montana Office of Public Instruction to enter into multistate reciprocity agreements with states that have similar licensing standards to Montana. * Defining approved educator preparation programs and student-teaching portfolio. Adding definitions for approved educator

Bif Loucks and Robert A. Zimmerman are the two candidates for Wolf Point’s open at-large school board position. The election is Tuesday, May 3, by mail ballot. Here are their responses to a questionnaire: Why did you decide to run for the trustee position? Loucks: “Honestly I was told that I should run for it. I think it’s probably because I’m a no nonsense type of person. I’m typically

total doses have been administered as of Monday, April 11. There are 5,069 fully immunized for 51 percent of the county’s 9,918 eligible for vaccination. In Valley County, 7,802 total doses have been administered. There are 3,199 fully immunized for 46 percent of the county’s 6,931 eligible for vaccination. In Daniels County, 1,746 total doses have been given. There are 709 fully immunized

Ronald Jackson and Keith Higgins are seeking a oneyear Wolf Point school board position for District 1. Jackson was appointed to the board earlier this year. The following are responses from the candidates to a questionnaire. Why did you decide to run for a trustee position? Higgins: “I’ve been looking for a way to become more involved in the community. I have two young children and

Incumbent Linda L. Hansen, Jaronn Boysun and Roxanne Gourneau are candidates in District 2 for the Wolf Point School Board. Responses from candidates to a questionnaire follow: Why did you decide to run for a trustee position? Boysun: “I have a young adult in the Wolf Point School system and wish to be more involved in the decisions that will have an impact on his future. I also hope