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Big Sky Now: Former Bobcat Rylan Ortt breaks down MSU's championship run

On this episode of Big Sky Now, Luke Schmit sits down with Ortt to break down Montana State’s dominant postseason run — including the Cat–Griz showdown in Bozeman, the Bobcats’ continued 13-game winning streak, and what separates this year’s team from last season’s national championship squad.

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Contractors sought to repair flood-damaged bridges

The process for repairing and replacing bridges washed out by flooding in Lincoln County was expected to get underway this …

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Blacktail Mountain thinning project approved over endangered species concerns

Officials are moving forward with plans to thin a section of forest surrounding powerlines near Blacktail Mountain despite findings that …

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Community calendar

Community calendar

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Spotlight on the Arts: Ezra Hartman

Ezra Hartman, a second-grade student at Noxon Elementary School, met us in the hallway and escorted us to his art …

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Santa day brings joy and fun to Lookout ski slopes

This year’s Santa Ski Day at Lookout Pass was filled with laughter from participants and applause from fellow skiers.

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PHOTOS: Season of Light display across Mineral County

Snow would have made The Season of Light Christmas Tree Display more festive, but it still attracted six entries on …

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A Christmas dinner for everyone

Despite uncooperative weather, the spirit inside the Superior Elementary gymnasium was warm, welcoming, and full of generosity Tuesday evening as …

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Liquor store adapts to taste trends, state rules

Operating a liquor business in Montana requires careful attention to state law, which tightly regulates how, where and what types …

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Mineral County Sheriff's Office report

Mineral County Sheriff's Office report

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Kick off 2026 with First Day Hike Expedition and contest

Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks invites the public to kick off the new year with a fun adventure during the …

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Shoshone County Sheriff's Office shooting suspect identified

The man behind Friday's shooting at the Shoshone County Sheriff's Office has been identified.

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Missoula man killed in Libby crash; Marion man among 3 dead in fatal I-90 wreck

Law enforcement did urge motorists to slow down to poor road conditions.

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Superior students spread joy while learning

Superior fourth-grade teacher Stacy Crabb seems to have as much fun helping Mineral County families at Christmas as her students …

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Hundreds use Red Cross shelter after windstorm

The Red Cross established an emergency shelter on Wednesday night, Dec. 17, in the Superior School gymnasium after a major …

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Drug dog: Mabel welcomes pharmacy customers

Customers walking into Mineral Pharmacy in Superior may be greeted by an employee who isn’t wearing a name badge, but …

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River Edge Pavilion earns top architecture award

The Montana chapter of the American Institute of Architects is involved in numerous community outreach programs and initiatives that allow …

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Security updates planned for Plains school

A special Plains School Board meeting was held this month to address several important issues.

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Plains choir performs outdoor Christmas concert

After a week of high winds and damaging floodwaters, the weather shifted to a brief moment of calm just in …

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Christmas Concert and Sing-Along bring joy to Plains

The spirit of Christmas came alive Saturday evening during the annual Community Christmas Concert and Sing-Along. Sponsored by Plains Bible …

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