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A camper offered a stranger beer. The can cracked his murder, sheriff says.

Kjersem's offer of a beer facilitated the identification of his killer through DNA evidence left on the can.

Montana Camper Offered His Killer a Beer Before He Was Murdered, Police Say

A camper was murdered by a stranger he invited to his campsite in Montana, leading to the killer's arrest.
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3 days ago

Montana camper offered his killer a beer and it held suspect's DNA, sheriff says

Daren Abbey confessed to the murder of Dustin Kjersem, identified through DNA evidence from a beer can left at the campsite.
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2 weeks ago

A 911 caller found his friend's body and thought he was the victim of a bear attack. Police now say it was a homicide

Dustin Kjersem, initially thought to be a bear attack victim, was actually murdered in a remote Montana campsite.

A camper offered a stranger beer. The can cracked his murder, sheriff says.

Kjersem's offer of a beer facilitated the identification of his killer through DNA evidence left on the can.

Montana Camper Offered His Killer a Beer Before He Was Murdered, Police Say

A camper was murdered by a stranger he invited to his campsite in Montana, leading to the killer's arrest.

Montana camper offered his killer a beer and it held suspect's DNA, sheriff says

Daren Abbey confessed to the murder of Dustin Kjersem, identified through DNA evidence from a beer can left at the campsite.

A 911 caller found his friend's body and thought he was the victim of a bear attack. Police now say it was a homicide

Dustin Kjersem, initially thought to be a bear attack victim, was actually murdered in a remote Montana campsite.
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The Legendary Montana Burger That's Only Available 4 Days Out Of The Year - Tasting Table

The Wild Horse Stampede features the renowned Montana Catholic Burger, famous for its unique toppings and large numbers served.
#travel

I'm a flight attendant who's visited all 50 states. These are the 8 best ones to visit - and, yes, I have a favorite.

Montana's Bozeman Yellowstone Airport feels cozy and is a gateway to stunning locations like Yellowstone National Park.
South Dakota is a hidden gem for hiking with impressive landscapes and attractions.
Washington has diverse attractions, great public transport, and is home to multiple national parks. Travelers need more than one visit.
Nevada offers a blend of excitement for different types of travelers, particularly in Las Vegas.

20 Best Places to Visit in Montana, According to Local Experts

Montana offers diverse outdoor adventures for nature lovers, including hiking, skiing, fishing, and exploring unique towns.

How this Montana gas station chain is using traffic data to build a mini empire of local hotels

Town Pump is strategically opening hotels near their gas stations to cater to road trippers in Montana.

I'm a flight attendant who's visited all 50 states. These are the 8 best ones to visit - and, yes, I have a favorite.

Montana's Bozeman Yellowstone Airport feels cozy and is a gateway to stunning locations like Yellowstone National Park.
South Dakota is a hidden gem for hiking with impressive landscapes and attractions.
Washington has diverse attractions, great public transport, and is home to multiple national parks. Travelers need more than one visit.
Nevada offers a blend of excitement for different types of travelers, particularly in Las Vegas.

20 Best Places to Visit in Montana, According to Local Experts

Montana offers diverse outdoor adventures for nature lovers, including hiking, skiing, fishing, and exploring unique towns.

How this Montana gas station chain is using traffic data to build a mini empire of local hotels

Town Pump is strategically opening hotels near their gas stations to cater to road trippers in Montana.
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For Many Indigenous People, Voting Is Getting Harder

Western Native Voice actively registers Indigenous voters in Montana, emphasizing the fundamental importance of voting rights.
#homicide-investigation

Montana camper found dead was killed but not by a bear, authorities say

Community involvement is crucial in solving the homicide investigation of camper Dustin Kjersem.

It wasn't a bear that attacked a camper found dead in his tent. Authorities say someone killed him.

Dustin Kjersem's death is now investigated as a homicide after initial reports suggested it was a bear mauling.

A 911 caller said a camper was killed by a bear. Police say it was murder.

Dustin Kjersem was murdered in a Montana campsite, initially suspected as a bear attack due to severe injuries.

Montana camper found dead was killed but not by a bear, authorities say

Community involvement is crucial in solving the homicide investigation of camper Dustin Kjersem.

It wasn't a bear that attacked a camper found dead in his tent. Authorities say someone killed him.

Dustin Kjersem's death is now investigated as a homicide after initial reports suggested it was a bear mauling.

A 911 caller said a camper was killed by a bear. Police say it was murder.

Dustin Kjersem was murdered in a Montana campsite, initially suspected as a bear attack due to severe injuries.
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#politics
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2 weeks ago

A Candidate for U.S. Senate Says He Was Shot in War. Was He?

Tim Sheehy claims a bullet wound from Afghanistan enhances his credibility, but conflicting accounts challenge the truth of his military narrative.
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1 month ago

A Changed Montana May Decide Control of the U.S. Senate

Great Falls, traditionally a Democratic stronghold, has seen a significant political shift towards Republicans due to economic, demographic, and social changes.

A Candidate for U.S. Senate Says He Was Shot in War. Was He?

Tim Sheehy claims a bullet wound from Afghanistan enhances his credibility, but conflicting accounts challenge the truth of his military narrative.

A Changed Montana May Decide Control of the U.S. Senate

Great Falls, traditionally a Democratic stronghold, has seen a significant political shift towards Republicans due to economic, demographic, and social changes.
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#jon-tester

Opinion | Why Montana Is Slipping Away From Jon Tester

Senator Tester emphasizes the election's importance for Montana's identity amid changing political landscapes.

Democrats Need Jon Tester to Defy the Odds Again

Montana's Senate race is crucial for Democrats' Senate majority, with Jon Tester potentially losing ground to Republicans.

The Last Stand of the Rural Democrats

Montana's political landscape, represented by Jon Tester, reveals complexities of rural Democratic identity amidst national polarization.

A Key Senate Race for Democrats May Be Falling Off the Map

Democrats' Senate prospects are becoming dire, particularly due to Jon Tester's challenging race in Montana.

G.O.P. Primary Fight for Senate Begins in Montana, a Top Battleground

Montana Republican Matt Rosendale has entered the race for Senate, potentially causing a divisive primary in a critical battleground.
Rosendale, a far-right conservative, will face off against Tim Sheehy, a retired Navy SEAL who has gained support from Trump loyalists.
The winner of the primary will face incumbent Democrat Senator Jon Tester, who is viewed as vulnerable in the deep-red state of Montana.

Senator Jon Tester, Facing Tough Re-Election Fight, Urges Biden to Drop Out

Senator Jon Tester of Montana is urging President Biden to not seek re-election, distancing himself from the President due to potential negative impact on his own re-election campaign.

Opinion | Why Montana Is Slipping Away From Jon Tester

Senator Tester emphasizes the election's importance for Montana's identity amid changing political landscapes.

Democrats Need Jon Tester to Defy the Odds Again

Montana's Senate race is crucial for Democrats' Senate majority, with Jon Tester potentially losing ground to Republicans.

The Last Stand of the Rural Democrats

Montana's political landscape, represented by Jon Tester, reveals complexities of rural Democratic identity amidst national polarization.

A Key Senate Race for Democrats May Be Falling Off the Map

Democrats' Senate prospects are becoming dire, particularly due to Jon Tester's challenging race in Montana.

G.O.P. Primary Fight for Senate Begins in Montana, a Top Battleground

Montana Republican Matt Rosendale has entered the race for Senate, potentially causing a divisive primary in a critical battleground.
Rosendale, a far-right conservative, will face off against Tim Sheehy, a retired Navy SEAL who has gained support from Trump loyalists.
The winner of the primary will face incumbent Democrat Senator Jon Tester, who is viewed as vulnerable in the deep-red state of Montana.

Senator Jon Tester, Facing Tough Re-Election Fight, Urges Biden to Drop Out

Senator Jon Tester of Montana is urging President Biden to not seek re-election, distancing himself from the President due to potential negative impact on his own re-election campaign.
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My 3 kids spend little time with their grandpa. So, we flew across the country for a surprise visit.

Family ties and love endure despite distance; returning home can be a profound experience.

In ethics hearing, Montana attorney general defends 'sharp' words, refusal to obey court order

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen defended his sharp comments and refusal to obey a court order during an ethics hearing.

Why Democratic Senate Control Seems to Be Slipping Away

Democrats face significant challenges in retaining Senate control, especially with Jon Tester trailing in Montana and needing to flip red states.
#wildlife-conservation

Man Gets Prison Sentence for Cloning Giant Sheep

A Montana man was sentenced for illegally cloning and selling genetically engineered sheep, endangering local wildlife.

Rancher sentenced to 6 months in prison for illegally cloning giant sheep

A Montana rancher illegally bred hybrid sheep for hunting, earning prison time and fines after violating wildlife conservation laws.

WRITERS ON THE RANGE: 40 years of living with wolves

Diane K. Boyd's memoir reveals challenges faced in wolf recovery are often rooted in human interactions rather than the wildlife itself.

Man Gets Prison Sentence for Cloning Giant Sheep

A Montana man was sentenced for illegally cloning and selling genetically engineered sheep, endangering local wildlife.

Rancher sentenced to 6 months in prison for illegally cloning giant sheep

A Montana rancher illegally bred hybrid sheep for hunting, earning prison time and fines after violating wildlife conservation laws.

WRITERS ON THE RANGE: 40 years of living with wolves

Diane K. Boyd's memoir reveals challenges faced in wolf recovery are often rooted in human interactions rather than the wildlife itself.
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Wildfires could devastate Butte's water supply - High Country News

The Beaverhead-Deerlodge National Forest's water supply is endangered by wildfires and environmental issues.
#election

Kamala Harris Erased From Montana Ballot Due to Computer Glitch

The omission of Kamala Harris's name from Montana's electronic ballots was due to a technical glitch, not foul play or intentional misconduct.

Tim Sheehy Wins G.O.P. Nod to Challenge Tester for Senate in Montana

Tim Sheehy won Montana's Republican primary for U.S. Senate, setting up a November showdown with Senator Jon Tester, a critical contest for Senate control.

Kamala Harris Erased From Montana Ballot Due to Computer Glitch

The omission of Kamala Harris's name from Montana's electronic ballots was due to a technical glitch, not foul play or intentional misconduct.

Tim Sheehy Wins G.O.P. Nod to Challenge Tester for Senate in Montana

Tim Sheehy won Montana's Republican primary for U.S. Senate, setting up a November showdown with Senator Jon Tester, a critical contest for Senate control.
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Montana Lawmakers Have Voted To Ban TikTok

Montana's TikTok ban raises significant First Amendment concerns likely to reach the US Supreme Court regarding censorship and user rights.
#climate-change

In Montana, 911 calls reveal impact of heat waves on rural seniors

The increasing frequency of extreme heat waves in Montana poses serious health risks, particularly for the elderly population.

Climate Change is Affecting the Art of Trout Fishing

Trout fishing in America faces significant challenges due to climate change, particularly rising temperatures and drying river habitats.

Too hot for trout: Why some anglers are rethinking their approach to fly fishing

Warming climate forces anglers in Montana to confront ethical fishing dilemmas due to increasingly scarce cold water for trout.

Why 2024 will be a crucial year for climate litigation

Climate champions are turning to the courts to hold oil companies accountable for climate damage.
Last year brought landmark victories for climate lawsuits, but obstacles lie ahead.

In Montana, 911 calls reveal impact of heat waves on rural seniors

The increasing frequency of extreme heat waves in Montana poses serious health risks, particularly for the elderly population.

Climate Change is Affecting the Art of Trout Fishing

Trout fishing in America faces significant challenges due to climate change, particularly rising temperatures and drying river habitats.

Too hot for trout: Why some anglers are rethinking their approach to fly fishing

Warming climate forces anglers in Montana to confront ethical fishing dilemmas due to increasingly scarce cold water for trout.

Why 2024 will be a crucial year for climate litigation

Climate champions are turning to the courts to hold oil companies accountable for climate damage.
Last year brought landmark victories for climate lawsuits, but obstacles lie ahead.
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States own lands on reservations. To use them, tribes have to pay - High Country News

Discrepancy in land management practices affects the stewardship of state trust lands compared to tribally managed forests.
#senate-elections

Montana's hot housing market heats up critical Senate race

Affordable housing in Montana is becoming increasingly difficult to find due to rising demand from out-of-state residents and limited supply.

Senate GOP enters critical stretch for fending off bad candidates

Republicans in multiple states are engaging in primary battles to secure their preferred candidates for the Senate elections.
Some GOP leaders are working to clear the field for certain candidates and avoid divisive primary contests.

Montana's hot housing market heats up critical Senate race

Affordable housing in Montana is becoming increasingly difficult to find due to rising demand from out-of-state residents and limited supply.

Senate GOP enters critical stretch for fending off bad candidates

Republicans in multiple states are engaging in primary battles to secure their preferred candidates for the Senate elections.
Some GOP leaders are working to clear the field for certain candidates and avoid divisive primary contests.
moresenate-elections
#abortion-rights
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Information security

Planned Parenthood of Montana confirms cyberattack

Planned Parenthood of Montana is investigating a cybersecurity incident involving a ransomware attack and stolen data.

Panelists on Abortion Ballot Initiatives Optimistic About Passage of Measures This Year

Montana's initiative to protect abortion rights reflects a nationwide trend among states responding to the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Right-to-abortion measures win spot on ballot in Arizona and Montana

Voters in Arizona and Montana will decide on constitutional amendments protecting abortion rights in November.

Montana Becomes Eighth State That Will Have Abortion Rights on the Ballot in November

Montanans will vote on an initiative to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitution this November, a move prompted by recent legislative actions.

Montana Certifies Signatures for November Abortion Question

Montana voters will decide on a constitutional right to abortion, reflecting a broader movement across multiple states.

The Right to an Abortion Might be on the 2024 Ballot in Montana

Montana aims to add abortion rights amendment on 2024 ballot.

Planned Parenthood of Montana confirms cyberattack

Planned Parenthood of Montana is investigating a cybersecurity incident involving a ransomware attack and stolen data.

Panelists on Abortion Ballot Initiatives Optimistic About Passage of Measures This Year

Montana's initiative to protect abortion rights reflects a nationwide trend among states responding to the Supreme Court's 2022 decision to overturn Roe v. Wade.

Right-to-abortion measures win spot on ballot in Arizona and Montana

Voters in Arizona and Montana will decide on constitutional amendments protecting abortion rights in November.

Montana Becomes Eighth State That Will Have Abortion Rights on the Ballot in November

Montanans will vote on an initiative to enshrine abortion rights in their state constitution this November, a move prompted by recent legislative actions.

Montana Certifies Signatures for November Abortion Question

Montana voters will decide on a constitutional right to abortion, reflecting a broader movement across multiple states.

The Right to an Abortion Might be on the 2024 Ballot in Montana

Montana aims to add abortion rights amendment on 2024 ballot.
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Shadowbox Residence / The Ranch Mine

Shadowbox provides a unique modern luxury retreat in Montana, blending architecture with the breathtaking natural landscape and prioritizing safety from wildfires.

Montana's reverse mortgage program could have room for industry collaboration

Montana's Reverse Annuity Mortgage (RAM) program effectively supports seniors with lower costs compared to traditional reverse mortgages, aiding financial stability.

The Broadband Director Who Made Montana First to Open a BEAD Application Portal

Montana became the first state to open its Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment Program application portal, demonstrating proactive leadership in broadband expansion.

Why Montana is more heavily promoting its state-run reverse mortgage program

Montana's RAM program effectively supports seniors by providing lower-cost reverse mortgage options,

Bienvenida a la Suite de las amas de casa rechazadas!

Navigating relationships and homeownership can be complicated, especially when financial dynamics shift unexpectedly.

Can Forests Protect Themselves?

Ancient cedar and other old-growth trees like Western larch can be found in the Yaak region of Montana.
Unit 72, a 192-acre old-growth forest, offers a glimpse of the original arboreal landscape before logging and wildfires.

Former GOP representative mulling comeback bid in Montana

Former Montana Congressman Denny Rehberg is considering running for Congress again in 2022.
Rehberg is motivated by his desire to make a difference and concerns over inflation and immigration.

Native American communities have the highest suicide rates, yet interventions are scarce

Native American communities face a grim reality of high suicide rates among their youth.
Non-Hispanic Indigenous people in the US die by suicide at higher rates than any other racial or ethnic group.

A day inside a one-room school in Montana

Montana has the most active one-room schoolhouses in the country
Benton Lake School is one of roughly 50 active one-room schoolhouses in Montana

Tiny Fossils Reveal Dinosaurs' Lost Worlds

Microfossils provide important clues about prehistoric creatures
Microfossils help paint a detailed picture of dinosaur ecosystems

Montana Supreme Court Upholds Landmark Ruling From Youth Climate Case

Montana's Supreme Court has rejected a request by the state's Republican governor to block a climate ruling that requires regulators to consider greenhouse gas emissions when issuing permits for fossil fuel development.
The ruling means that Montana officials must immediately comply with the order to consider the effects of greenhouse gas emissions pending the appeal.

A school pulled 2 students from a lesbian teacher's class. Their parents wanted a straight teacher.

A school board in Montana voted to remove two students from a lesbian elementary school teacher's class.
The parents wanted their children to be taught by a straight teacher.

Youth Climate Activist Claire Vlases Accepts TIME Earth Award After Major Legal Victory

Climate activist Claire Vlases wins Earth Award from TIME Magazine for her role in a landmark climate case in Montana
Vlases and 15 other young plaintiffs sued Montana for violating their right to a clean environment

Montana woman busted for 'repeatedly' driving car into black Hebrew protest

A 55-year-old woman in Montana was charged with drunk driving and felony assault after driving her car into a demonstration by a black Hebrew group.
The motive behind the attack is still unclear, but it appears that something said by the group may have prompted the woman to act.

Meta's ad-free service targeted in EU complaints; US judge blocks TikTok ban in Montana; Advertisers unlikely to return to X - ExchangeWire.com

Meta's ad-free subscription service is facing resistance in Europe, with complaints filed for breaching EU consumer law.
A US judge has blocked Montana's ban on TikTok, citing violations of the Constitution and exceeding state power.

Victory! Montana's Unprecedented TikTok Ban is Unconstitutional

A federal court in Montana has ruled that the state's ban on TikTok violates users' First Amendment rights to speak and access information online.
The court found that Montana's ban on TikTok was not narrowly tailored to address the state's concerns about protecting minors and consumers' privacy.
#Montana

Montana Attempted to Ban TikTok, Judge Says It 'Oversteps' | Entrepreneur

A U.S. judge has denied Montana's attempt to ban TikTok, stating that it violates the constitution and oversteps state power.
The ban was intended to protect Montanans from the Chinese Communist Party obtaining their data, but TikTok has denied these accusations.

US Judge Blocks Montana's Effort to Ban TikTok

A District Judge in the U.S. has blocked Montana's attempt to ban TikTok for all users in the state.
The judge's decision was based on Montana's lack of authority to enact a TikTok ban and the presence of anti-Chinese sentiment in the proposed legislation.

U.S. Judge Blocks Montana's Effort to Ban TikTok in the State

TikTok has won another reprieve in the U.S. as a District Judge blocked Montana's effort to ban the app for all users in the state.
The judge's ruling centered on the fact that Montana does not have the authority to enact a TikTok ban and noted an undertone of anti-Chinese sentiment in the proposed legislation.

TikTok ban in Montana blocked by US judge over free speech rights

Montana's state-wide ban on TikTok has been blocked by a US District Judge.
The judge stated that the ban oversteps state power and infringes on the constitutional rights of users.

Judge Halts TikTok Ban in Montana

A federal judge blocked a statewide ban of TikTok in Montana, citing First Amendment speech as a protected right.
TikTok is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance and has been fighting against the ban in Montana since April.

Judge blocks Montana's first-of-its kind state ban of TikTok

A US judge has blocked Montana's ban on TikTok from taking effect on January 1.
The judge stated that the ban oversteps state power and infringes on the constitutional rights of users.

Montana Attempted to Ban TikTok, Judge Says It 'Oversteps' | Entrepreneur

A U.S. judge has denied Montana's attempt to ban TikTok, stating that it violates the constitution and oversteps state power.
The ban was intended to protect Montanans from the Chinese Communist Party obtaining their data, but TikTok has denied these accusations.

US Judge Blocks Montana's Effort to Ban TikTok

A District Judge in the U.S. has blocked Montana's attempt to ban TikTok for all users in the state.
The judge's decision was based on Montana's lack of authority to enact a TikTok ban and the presence of anti-Chinese sentiment in the proposed legislation.

U.S. Judge Blocks Montana's Effort to Ban TikTok in the State

TikTok has won another reprieve in the U.S. as a District Judge blocked Montana's effort to ban the app for all users in the state.
The judge's ruling centered on the fact that Montana does not have the authority to enact a TikTok ban and noted an undertone of anti-Chinese sentiment in the proposed legislation.

TikTok ban in Montana blocked by US judge over free speech rights

Montana's state-wide ban on TikTok has been blocked by a US District Judge.
The judge stated that the ban oversteps state power and infringes on the constitutional rights of users.

Judge Halts TikTok Ban in Montana

A federal judge blocked a statewide ban of TikTok in Montana, citing First Amendment speech as a protected right.
TikTok is owned by the Chinese company ByteDance and has been fighting against the ban in Montana since April.

Judge blocks Montana's first-of-its kind state ban of TikTok

A US judge has blocked Montana's ban on TikTok from taking effect on January 1.
The judge stated that the ban oversteps state power and infringes on the constitutional rights of users.
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Montana Republicans' attempt to ban TikTok just hit a big-sky snag

Montana's law banning TikTok has been blocked by a federal judge who called it unconstitutional.
The judge stated that the ban oversteps state power and infringes on Constitutional rights.

US judge blocks Montana's TikTok state ban: oversteps state power'

A US judge has blocked Montana's ban on TikTok, citing violation of free speech rights.
TikTok's lawsuit against Montana argued that the ban violated the First Amendment.

She's Fighting to Save America's Last Best Place' From Suicide

Montanan Ali Mullen distributes gun locks to combat high suicide rates, emphasizing the prevalence of self-inflicted gun deaths over other forms of gun violence.

Flamboyant dinosaur with elaborate orange horns dubbed 'sexy beast'

Lokiceratops rangiformis, 'Sexy beast, gentle giant' with unique features and massive skull topped by curved blade-like horns.
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