Matthew Monforton

The governor's office is taking applications to appoint a replacement for electric utility regulator Brad Molnar, who is fighting his suspension in court.

Montana Public Service Commissioner Brad Molnar and his lawyer are asking a district court to prevent the governor from suspending him and appointing a replacement in his absence.

March 1 kicks off the new license year for Montana hunters, many of whom will rely on public land to punch their tags. Some of them say large,…