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One Senator drops out, the other one gets in a fight.

Mar 5, 2026

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7 min read

One Senator drops out, the other one gets in a fight.

The really, really crowded political race to replace Zinke.

Darrell Ehrlick
Darrell Ehrlick
The end (of 406) is near.

Mar 4, 2026

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8 min read

The end (of 406) is near.

President Donald Trump weighs in on his choice to replace Zinke.

Darrell Ehrlick
Darrell Ehrlick
Zinke won't seek reelection

Mar 3, 2026

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7 min read

Zinke won't seek reelection

A data center dispute in Broadview alleges a Texas company tricked a Montana firm, causing billions (with a 'b') in damages.

Darrell Ehrlick
Darrell Ehrlick
Montana's Congressional delegation goes all in on Iran strike.

Mar 2, 2026

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7 min read

Montana's Congressional delegation goes all in on Iran strike.

Two-thirds of all short-term rentals are in two Montana counties.

Darrell Ehrlick
Darrell Ehrlick
Treasure State Weekend Update: Feb. 28

Feb 28, 2026

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6 min read

Treasure State Weekend Update: Feb. 28

A speedy president at Montana State University, churn in higher education, and a slow but compelling read.

Micah Drew
Keila Szpaller
Micah Drew, +1
Daines avoided BLM nominee's record, and then avoided follow-up questions.

Feb 27, 2026

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8 min read

Daines avoided BLM nominee's record, and then avoided follow-up questions.

Flathead County residents think county officials are trying to sneak a large boat dock past them.

Darrell Ehrlick
Darrell Ehrlick
Sheehy's house powered by 'green energy crap'

Feb 26, 2026

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7 min read

Sheehy's house powered by 'green energy crap'

As some Republicans start talking more about a sales tax, Montana's governor wants a flat income tax.

Darrell Ehrlick
Darrell Ehrlick
'Atrocious': Public Service Commission  won't talk NorthWestern merger. Won't let public talk freely.

Feb 25, 2026

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6 min read

'Atrocious': Public Service Commission won't talk NorthWestern merger. Won't let public talk freely.

A way-too-early poll shows Daines with a sizable lead over other potential challengers.

Darrell Ehrlick
Darrell Ehrlick
Groups say largest utility is in talks with nearly a dozen data centers.

Feb 24, 2026

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8 min read

Groups say largest utility is in talks with nearly a dozen data centers.

Tariff ruling at the Supreme Court helps Blackfeet Nation.

Darrell Ehrlick
Darrell Ehrlick
Montana's love language is public lands.

Feb 23, 2026

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8 min read

Montana's love language is public lands.

Groups argue that repealing 'The Roadless Rule' will destroy public lands, endangered species and circumvent safeguards.

Darrell Ehrlick
Darrell Ehrlick
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