Laura Hatch

Schools and communities across rural Montana are getting creative to boost kids' health through food. The Community Film Project is a collection of short movies featuring the people behind these efforts. Those involved in the project hope it inspires more people to take action. Comments from Francis Brown LoneBear, food director, Nk'wsum (nuh-KOO-sum) School; and KayAnn Miller and Lisa Lee, co-executive directors, The Montana Partnership to End Childhood Hunger.

Environmental advocates say the ski industry could be a powerful lobby for climate change, but so far hasn't done enough. A new Yale Climate Connections analysis of a ski industry report finds many of the industry's actions on climate change don't match the urgency of the moment. Comments from Auden (AH-den) Schendler, former senior vice president of sustainability, Aspen Skiing Company, and Geraldine Link, director of public policy, National Ski Areas Association.

Montana's snowpack was below average this season, while parts of the western United States broke records for low snowpack. Scientists say instead of a one-year phenomenon, this may be a preview of future winters. Comments from Alejandro Flores, geosciences professor, Boise State University.

Montana State University students are among those calling on the U.S. government to end the attacks in Iran, along with humanitarian groups who want government leaders to protect civilian lives. Comments from Julian Staggs, president, Students for a Democratic Society; and Anna Zaros, director of advancement, Nonviolent Peaceforce.

The head of the Montana Farmers Union says he's relieved the U.S. Supreme Court ruled on Friday that President Donald Trump doesn't have the legal authority to levy his wide range of tariffs. But he doesn't think tariffs are going away, and is also concerned about their long-term impact on family farms. Comments from Walter Schweitzer, president, Montana Farmers Union.

School-based health clinics in Montana are helping increase attendance and lower suspensions, according to a new report by the Montana Healthcare Foundation. The survey found 70% of responding school districts reported decreased absenteeism due to the clinics' convenience and greater student access to health care. Comments from Todd Wester, curriculum director, Livingston Public Schools; and Kelsey Gummer, senior program officer, Montana Healthcare Foundation.

Montana is several percentage points behind the national average for the number of people with college degrees or certifications that result in higher-paying jobs than those with a high school diploma. Economists say improving these numbers will be vital for social mobility and economic growth. Comments from Jeff Strohl, director, Georgetown University Center on Education and the Workforce; and Steve Kornacki, chief data analyst, NBC News.

Montana's main utility has released a draft plan to supply energy to its customers for the next 20 years, and environmental advocates have concerns.

Some Montana student loan borrowers in default could have their wages garnished soon.

As Montana farmers wait on payments from the Trump administration's $12 billion aid plan, they're reacting with hesitant relief.