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The presumed frontrunners in the race are Republican incumbent Gov. Greg Gianforte, a former tech entrepreneur from Bozeman, and Democrat Ryan Busse, a political newcomer and former firearms industry executive from Kalispell. We’ve also got Libertarian Kaiser Lieb, who runs a comedy production company, Republican Rep. Tanner Smith, a legislator and construction business owner from Lakeside, and Democrat Jim Hunt, an attorney in Helena.
Regional News
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Federal regulators call nutrient pollution one of the country's most widespread environmental problems. The state of Montana is trying to hammer out narrative standards to regulate it. -
Criminal justice reporter Samantha Michaels spent much time investigating the circumstances of Braven Glenn's crash and death and the state of policing on tribal lands. She joined MTPR's Austin Amestoy to share her reporting.
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The son of the former president, and 2024 presidential candidate, told the crowd of roughly 300 on the University of Montana campus that Republicans can flip a U.S. Senate seat this year. -
Farm-to-table restaurants aren’t uncommon, but a locally-sourced restaurant owned and operated by the ranchers who raise the meat they serve - is. It’s part of an ongoing effort among many ranchers to control more of the livestock supply chain. -
Those who have unused or expired prescription drugs are asked to turn them in for proper disposal this Saturday for National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. -
Clear plastic bags filled half-way with dirt from your yard could be key in determining the amount of lead in and around your home.
National News
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This comes after a yearlong listening tour by a bipartisan working group in the Senate. -
Inflation eased a bit last month, according to a report Wednesday from the Labor Department. Consumer prices in April were up 3.4% from a year ago — a smaller annual increase than the month before. -
Scientists are looking at the ways humans change the planet-- and the impact that has on the spread of infectious disease. You might be surprised at some of their conclusions. -
The pro-Russian leader was reported to be fighting for his life after being hit in the stomach Wednesday. The shooting of Robert Fico comes just three weeks before European Parliament elections.
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Powerful synthetic opioids and drugs like meth and cocaine still flood U.S. communities, fueling historically high overdose deaths.
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