OCTOBER 08, 2025 ECONOMIC DATA AND RESEARCH IN INDIAN COUNTRY

The following information was released by the Federal Reserve Board: Governor Michael S. Barr At the Center for Indian Country Development Tenth Anniversary and Data Summit, Minneapolis, Minnesota Good afternoon. Thank you for the invitation to be...

Opinion: Artificial intelligence wants to inhale my Montana book

(Trent Nelson | The Salt Lake Tribune) Recently, my publisher told me that a major technology company involved in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) wants to use my book, Stories from Montana’s Enduring Frontier, “for AI training...

What Are The Best Grocery Stores In Montana?

Living in Bozeman, if there is one thing we have an abundance of, it's grocery stores. No matter what you're into or looking for, chances are, you can find it right here. We have the Co-Op and Whole Foods, we have multiple Town and Country Foods...

Revenue service threatens to lift veil on Lucky Montana’s tax affairs

“Failure to act, Sars will be compelled to disclose the otherwise confidential taxpayer information to correct the misperception.” In a statement, Sars said it doesn't engage publicly with taxpayers who are engaged in dispute processes, but “the...

Sars threatens to expose Lucky Montana's tax ...

“Failure to act, Sars will be compelled to disclose the otherwise confidential taxpayer information to correct the misperception.” In a statement, Sars said they don't engage publicly with taxpayers that are engaged in dispute processes but “the...

Reducing homelessness in the US: A solutions-focused, research-based explainer

Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Reddit Email Close window X by Clark Merrefield, The Journalist's Resource October 8, 2025 Reducing homelessness in the US: A solutions-focused, research-based explainer by Clark Merrefield, The Journalist's Resource...

Focus less on requirements and more on outcomes, says Montana’s Sheehy, and the entire Pentagon might get on board.

The White House wants to speed up shipbuilding, but first, the Navy has to loosen its grip—at least according to one senator. “The Navy has taken over shipbuilding, I believe, to their detriment,” said Sen. Tim Sheehy, R-Mont., a member of the...

Montana Tech to bestow 2025 Chancellor’s Award of Distinction, Distinguished Alumni Awards

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana Tech will bestow Distinguished Alumni Awards upon three individuals tonight. This year's honorees include: Stacy Aguirre (A.S. Engineering, ’86; B.S. Engineering Science, ‘87), Marjorie McDonald (B.S., Safety, Health, and...

These Simple Driving Mistakes Are Killing Montanans

Montana’s Dangerous Driving Habits These days it seems we're always rushing to get somewhere. In our hurry, we sometimes take shortcuts, but doing that while driving can lead to accidents at best and death at worst. Reckless Driving Is A Growing...

Nebraska Extension Researcher Uses Partnerships and Tools to Create ‘Outstanding Extension Programs’

By Chabella Guzman PREEC Communications In February, Dr. Bijesh Maharjan was awarded the 2024 Gamma Sigma Delta award for Outstanding Extension Program at the annual awards reception of the Nebraska Chapter. Maharjan is an extension specialist and...

EPA Approves Montana's Revised Approach to Nutrient Water Quality Standards: Return to Narrative Criteria

On October 6, 2025, Region 8 of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved Montana's repeal of its numeric water quality standards for nutrients and reinforced that narrative water quality standards are an appropriate regulatory approach...

Montana State Scientists Uncover New Insights Into Virus Replication and Infection

In the intricate world of virology, the fundamental processes governing virus replication and infection are continuously being revisited as new scientific insights emerge. Recently, a landmark study led by Associate Professor Matthew Taylor of...

10 Montana Habits That Outsiders Think Are Weird

10 Quirks That Make Montanans Stand Out People are funny creatures. We like to be unique, but if you get too unique, then you get called weird. Well, there are some things that we Montanans do that we think are pretty normal, but other states...

Congress overturns Biden-era ban on BLM coal leases in eastern Montana

HELENA — Republicans in Congress have voted to overturn a Biden administration rule that closed off new federal coal leases in the Powder River Basin of eastern Montana. Last year, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management announced an amendment to the...

Bob Morrison to be inducted into Montana Professional Engineers Hall of Fame

MISSOULA, Mont. — Montana State University alumnus Bob Morrison will be inducted into the Montana Professional Engineers Hall of Fame on November 5. Morrison, who earned both his bachelor’s and master’s degrees in civil engineering from MSU in the...

Montana Is One Of The Best States For Escaping Bugs

There are many good reasons to move to Montana, right? People come for the views, the freedom, and of course, fresh food that only Montana farmers and ranchers can deliver. Now, there's another possible reason that people might consider moving to...

Montana Was Ranked The Purrrfect Place For This 4-Legged Friend

I was scrolling through social media and came across something just weird enough to write about. For those who know me, they know I'm an animal lover. My wife and I have two dogs, Fletcher and Finnigan, and they pretty much rule the roost. Fletch...

One Of America's Most Remote Areas Is Located In Montana

When it comes to exploration, it's a given that most of the world has been discovered. Nowadays, it seems scientists and folks who explore for a living are more focused on outer space or the bottom of the ocean; however, there are still plenty of...

Opinion: Bombing Iowa: Some ‘Balloon Bombs,“ launched by Japan, fell in Iowa

The Gazette offers audio versions of articles using Instaread. Some words may be mispronounced. Iowa was bombed by Japan. How is it possible? Iowa is an inland state, 1,500 miles from the coast. How could a Japanese plane get that far and not be...

Millions flood streets across America for No Kings protests opposing Trump’s use of power

WASHINGTON — Millions of Americans packed streets, parks and town squares across the United States Saturday for No Kings day, according to the organizers of the massive day of demonstrations protesting President Donald Trump’s administration —...