Poll shows support for Montana-based solution to Citizens United

Darrell Ehrlick A new poll released Tuesday shows Montanans, and Americans in general, agree that political spending, including dark money in politics, has a corrosive effect on government, and lessens the trust in government. The poll comes as a...

The Great Montana Walmart Panic That Isn’t Real

Living in a time where lies are the norm and AI videos make it so you can't even believe your eyes anymore, it's easy to fall for on-line rumors. This one though, this one is worth an article. Is Your Montana Walmart Closed To In-Person Shopping...

Almonty Acquires Montana Tungsten Project as US Seeks to Revive Domestic Supply

Almonty Industries (TSX:AII,ASX:AII,NASDAQ:ALM) is expanding its US footprint with the acquisition of a tungsten project in Montana, a move that could make it the first domestic producer of the critical metal in a decade. The Toronto-based miner...

Childcare Shortage Puts Strain on Valley County Families and Economy

Adequate childcare is not only essential for families but also critical to the economic health of a community. Yet, finding reliable and affordable childcare in Glasgow and throughout Valley County has become increasingly difficult. According to...

MSGA First Vice President Turk Stovall Joins Governor Gianforte in South Korea and Japan to Promote Montana Beef

HELENA, Mont. (October 20, 2025) - Turk Stovall, Montana Stockgrowers Association’s First Vice President arrived in South Korea joining Governor Gianforte and a delegation of Montana business representatives. Stovall is one of nine representatives...

Government shutdown latest challenge for Glacier National Park, surrounding communities

HELENA, Mont. — When it comes to tourism in northwest Montana, there’s no greater draw than Glacier National Park. So, the ongoing government shutdown, even though it’s occurring long after the peak of the summer tourist season, is having a...

Is Butte, Montana Really Haunted? Discover Its Ghostly Lore

WARNING: THE FOLLOWING STORY CONTAINS FOOTAGE OF POSSIBLE SUPERNATURAL ACTIVITY THAT SOME READERS MAY FIND DISTURBING. THE FOOTAGE IS INCLUDED AT THE BOTTOM OF THE STORY. Butte, Montana has no shortage of ghost stories and reputed haunted houses....

Montana, Montana State move up FCS rankings after South Dakota State loss

MISSOULA — By virtue of No. 1 North Dakota State's dominant win over then-No. 2 South Dakota State, both Montana and Montana State moved up in the Stats Perform FCS Top 25 Poll. The latest edition of the rankings, which are voted on by a national...

Datatec more than doubles interim dividend after a 109.5% surge in headline earnings

Datatec, the global provider of ICT solutions and services, has reported a striking 109.5% increase in headline earnings per share for the six months to August 31 after enhancing profit in its Westcon division and evolving its recurring software...

Montana PSC commissioner says he passed lie detector test before ouster

The Montana Public Service Commission has a new leader. Commissioner Jeff Wellborn, R-Dillon, was elected board president in a 3-2 vote, on Tuesday. The vote followed the removal last week of Commissioner Brad Molnar, R-Laurel, over harassment...

Montana still favors the GOP, but new poll shows residents unhappy with current leadership

Just because Montana is a red state, doesn’t mean residents are satisfied with Republican leadership according to a new annual poll released Tuesday. Montana State University-Billings, which has conducted the annual Mountain States Poll on...

Government shutdown: How it could impact Montana airports and holiday travel

As the government shutdown continues, Montana's major airport hubs are preparing for potential travel disruptions. Federal employees, including those at TSA and air traffic control, have missed their first full paycheck, raising concerns about...

Closing the Gap: Managing Journal Entry Risk in the Record-to-Report Process

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If you’ve ever worked in Iowa politics, you might have done this

Like many Iowa Republican politicos, Zach Nunn cut his teeth as a staffer to longtime Sen. Charles E. Grassley. Nunn joined the senator’s office as a fresh college graduate in 2002. He quickly learned Grassley’s quirks, including his famed jogging...

Government shutdown latest challenge for Glacier National Park, surrounding communities 

Stay up-to-date on the latest breaking news. Get MTFP's in-depth, independent reporting sent directly to your inbox. When it comes to tourism in northwest Montana, there’s no greater draw than Glacier National Park. So, the ongoing government...

Montana Spartan Race Returning to the Flathead Valley in 2026

For the first time in two years, racers will return to the Flathead Valley to slick through mud, crawl under barbed wire, and throw spears at the annual Montana Spartan Race. The event will take place May 9-10, 2026, at Wrangler Springs Ranch in...

How the government shutdown could impact SNAP and WIC services in Montana

HELENA — Many Montana families are beginning to feel the strain as the government shutdown stretches into another week, especially those relying on federal nutrition programs. Around 7% of Montanans receive SNAP benefits, and food banks like the...

Montana Department of Agriculture Announces 2025 Specialty Crop Block Grant Awardees

3 HELENA, Mont. – The Montana Department of Agriculture (MDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) have partnered to announce the recipients of the state’s $2.7 million investment in projects through the Montana Specialty Crop Block Grant...

Dubai Princess finally shares photos of French Montana's elaborate proposal - one year after royal divorce

Two months on from the news that she is engaged, Princess Sheikha Mahra bint Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum appears to have shared a behind-the-scenes glimpse of rapper French Montana's romantic proposal. While fans had been treated to a close-up...

Mike Ott Brings Halloween Magic To Butte, Montana Every Year

Mike Ott was born on Halloween so that may be part of the reason why the holiday is so special to him. Part of it may be Mike's incredible creative streak that many of us old timers remember from the 1990s and early 2000s when Mike was the...