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Montana’s High-Tech Economy Expands as Data Centers Emerge

Montana’s technology sector is continuing to broaden its footprint across the state, while a new wave of potential data-center investment could add another major component to the state’s changing economy…. Read More

September 1, 2026

Nigerian National Sentenced to Nearly Eight Years for Laundering $3.1 Million in Scam Proceeds

A Nigerian national was sentenced to nearly eight years in federal prison for leading a money-laundering operation that moved more than $3.1 million in proceeds from schemes targeting Americans, including… Read More

September 1, 2026

UM Welcomes Inaugural Class of Physician Associates

Named after the state she always dreamed of living in, Montanna Zajac was thrilled to be admitted to the University of Montana’s new physician associate program. Zajac, from Wausau, Wisconsin,… Read More

August 31, 2026

Judge Halts Construction on Montana’s Proposed Laurel Mental Health Facility

Ruling cites inadequate water-supply analysis, as delay costs state more than $8,000 a day A Yellowstone County district judge has halted all construction, groundbreaking and permitting on Montana’s proposed forensic… Read More

August 31, 2026

South Dakota Taps Three Agencies to Lead State Tourism Marketing Push

Travel South Dakota has selected three marketing and public relations firms to guide the state’s tourism promotion efforts, capping a competitive bidding process that drew interest from agencies across the… Read More

August 31, 2026

Broadcom, Dell Headline Busy Tech Earnings Week

Investors enter the first week of September with a consequential earnings slate led by Broadcom, Dell Technologies and several major software companies, while Friday’s August jobs report adds another potential… Read More

August 31, 2026

Netflix Stock Rebounds 25% From 2026 Low

Netflix shares have climbed about 25% from their 2026 low, as investors take another look at the streaming company following a sharp selloff and signs emerge that its advertising business… Read More

August 30, 2026

EERC research looks to unlock more of the Bakken

Most North Dakotans will never set foot on a drilling rig or analyze rocks from thousands of feet beneath the surface of the Bakken Formation, but nearly everyone in the state has benefited from… Read More

August 30, 2026

Walmart to Pay $50 Million in Opioid Settlement

Walmart Inc. has agreed to pay $50 million to resolve federal allegations that its pharmacies illegally filled thousands of invalid prescriptions for opioids and other controlled substances, the Justice Department… Read More

August 30, 2026

Treasury Targets UAE Bank Over Iran Ties

The Trump administration is moving to cut a United Arab Emirates bank off from the U.S. financial system, escalating its campaign to isolate Iran by targeting foreign institutions accused of… Read More

August 30, 2026

AG Knudsen Lands $127 Million Meta Settlement for Montana

Montana could receive more than $127 million from a sweeping multistate settlement with Meta Platforms over allegations that the company designed Facebook and Instagram to encourage compulsive use among children… Read More

August 30, 2026

Guard Program Links Global Partnership to DOW Priorities

Senior leaders and security cooperation personnel from across the War Department gathered for the 2026 National Guard Bureau State Partnership Program conference in Atlanta, Aug. 13. The goal of the… Read More

August 29, 2026

Brown Permanently Revokes License of Bail Bondsman Accused of Exploiting Clients

Montana’s state auditor has permanently revoked the insurance producer license of a Kalispell bail bondsman accused of exploiting people under his supervision, including allegedly demanding sexual favors in exchange for… Read More

August 29, 2026

President Trump Establishes a Commission to Design the Space Academy

Executive order creates NASA-led panel to draft plans for a new federal academy training astronauts, engineers and space-industry leaders President Trump on Friday signed an executive order creating a presidential… Read More

August 29, 2026

Navy Advances MH-60 Modernization

In a critical step to ensure long-term fleet readiness and secure dominance in the maritime domain, the Navy’s MH-60 Sea Hawk helicopter service life modernization program recently announced the industry… Read More

August 29, 2026

Armstrong Appoints Tony Hillig as North Dakota Parks and Recreation Director

Gov. Kelly Armstrong appointed Tony Hillig, recreation division chief for the North Dakota Parks and Recreation Department, as the agency’s new director, effective immediately. Hillig has served as chief of… Read More

August 29, 2026

Cascade County Investigates Signature-Gathering Fraud Tied to Bodnar, Eisenhauer Campaigns

Prosecutors probe firm hired by independent U.S. Senate and House candidates, though neither campaign is suspected of wrongdoing GREAT FALLS, Mont. — Prosecutors in Cascade County are investigating potential signature-gathering… Read More

August 29, 2026

Stocks Slip Friday to Close Out Volatile Week

U.S. stocks ended the week on a softer note Friday, with the major indexes retreating from recent records even as broader market gauges pointed to a resilient run for equities… Read More

August 28, 2026

Warsh Marks 100 Days as Fed Chairman With Break From Forward Guidance

In first Jackson Hole address as chairman, Fed chief cites AI’s growing economic influence while calling elevated inflation the central bank’s unfinished business JACKSON HOLE, Wyo. — The Federal Reserve’s… Read More

August 28, 2026

VIOLENT CRIME FELL 9.3% IN 2025

White House credits enforcement push; declines extend a downward trend that began in 2023 Violent crime in the U.S. fell 9.3% in 2025 and murder declined 18.1%, according to FBI… Read More

August 28, 2026

Trump Unveils New Space Transportation Policy

President Trump signed a National Security Presidential Memorandum Thursday establishing a new National Space Transportation Policy aimed at dramatically expanding the number of rockets launching and spacecraft landing on American… Read More

August 28, 2026

Poll: Majority of voters concerned with rise of socialism, communism

(The Center Square) – A slew of candidates running as democratic socialists appears to be raising alarms with a majority of American voters, according to a new poll. The Center… Read More

August 28, 2026

Trump signs executive order renaming Lake Ontario to Lake America

(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump signed an executive order Thursday afternoon changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America. The change, which the president said takes effect… Read More

August 28, 2026

ICE officer in Minnesota-Texas extradition fight is freed from jail

Christian Castro was released a day after a federal judge rejected Minnesota’s bid to keep him jailed while Gov. Greg Abbott decides whether to sign extradition papers. BROWNSVILLE — The… Read More

August 28, 2026

Knudsen-Led AG Group Targets 13 States in Election Push

The Republican Attorneys General Association is highlighting a new Michigan advertisement from its affiliated Safer Michigan Fund as part of a nearly $7 million political spending campaign across 13 states… Read More

August 28, 2026

Knudsen, OCP Warn Montanans About Spoof Website Scams

Attorney General Austin Knudsen and the Montana Department of Justice’s Office of Consumer Protection are warning Montanans about fraudsters creating spoof websites that look nearly identical to legitimate businesses in… Read More

August 28, 2026

STARCOM activates 320th Recruiting Squadron

Space Training and Readiness Command activated the U.S. Space Force’s 320th Recruiting Squadron during a ceremony Aug. 14 at the Parr Club. Space Delta 1 commander Col. Krista N. St. Romain… Read More

August 27, 2026

Kolb Named SVP of Risk and Compliance at Minneapolis Fed

The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Board of Directors has appointed Cara Kolb as senior vice president of Risk and Compliance, the bank announced. In her new role, Kolb will… Read More

August 27, 2026

Teton Auto Group Expands Into Montana With Bozeman Dealership Acquisition

Idaho Falls-based Teton Auto Group has acquired Audi of Bozeman and Volkswagen of Bozeman, marking the family-owned auto retailer’s first expansion into Montana and adding the Audi luxury brand to… Read More

August 27, 2026

MINNEAPOLIS FED PAPER MODELS THE GAINS FROM OPENING GLOBAL CAPITAL MARKETS

Removing the barriers that keep capital inside national borders would raise welfare in the typical country by about 5.5% of labor income — and would concentrate economic activity among the… Read More

August 26, 2026

U.S. Targets Network Moving Millions to Hizballah

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions Thursday on 10 individuals tied to a network that moves hundreds of millions of dollars in cash… Read More

August 26, 2026

TIKTOK TO PAY $400 MILLION TO SETTLE CHILDREN’S PRIVACY SUIT

Second tranche of $100 million is contingent on a court vacating a consent decree against predecessor Musical.ly TikTok and its parent ByteDance agreed to pay $400 million to resolve Justice… Read More

August 26, 2026

Montana’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.2%

Montana’s unemployment rate fell to 3.2% in July, Gov. Greg Gianforte announced, continuing the state’s record stretch of low unemployment and remaining nearly a full percentage point below the national… Read More

August 26, 2026

Federal Court Backs Trump’s Authority Over California Pipeline

A federal court upheld the Trump administration’s authority under the Defense Production Act to oversee operation of the Santa Ynez Pipeline on the California coast, rejecting California’s efforts to block… Read More

August 25, 2026

Labrador Appeals Ruling Blocking Idaho’s Abortion Law

Idaho Attorney General Raúl Labrador filed a notice of appeal with the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals and an emergency motion seeking a stay of a federal district court ruling… Read More

August 25, 2026

Gianforte Honors Central Montana Veterans on 56 County Tour

Gov. Greg Gianforte recognized twelve Montana veterans with the 2025 Montana Governor’s Veteran Commendation during ceremonies held in Cascade, Fergus and Musselshell counties as part of his sixth annual 56… Read More

August 25, 2026

Texas to receive at least $7.5 billion from stalled border reimbursement fund, Cornyn says

WASHINGTON — Texas is set to receive $7.5 billion from a federal fund to reimburse states for border costs incurred when Joe Biden was president, Sen. John Cornyn told The… Read More

August 25, 2026

Poll: 41% of conservative voters favor VP Vance in 2028 presidential primary

Vice President JD Vance remains the clear favorite in a prospective 2028 Republican presidential primary, with 41% of Republicans and right-leaning Independents saying they would vote for him in The… Read More

August 25, 2026

NVIDIA HEADS INTO EARNINGS

Nvidia has beaten Wall Street’s earnings estimate in each of the past six quarters, by an average of roughly 5.6%. Its shares have declined the following session all six times…. Read More

August 25, 2026

Jackley Commends Fifth Circuit Dismissal of Tren de Aragua Deportation Challenge

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley commended the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals after it dismissed a legal challenge brought by suspected members of the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua… Read More

August 24, 2026

Zinke Receives Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Excellence in Advocacy Award

Western Montana Congressman Ryan Zinke received the Excellence in Advocacy Award from the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation at a ceremony at the organization’s Missoula headquarters, recognizing his work on public… Read More

August 24, 2026

Montana National Guard Soldier Awarded Soldier’s Medal for Heroic Rescue

U.S. Army Sgt. Adam M. Lee received the Soldier’s Medal during a ceremony at the Belgrade Armory Aug. 16 for heroic actions that saved the lives of two critically injured… Read More

August 24, 2026

GRIFFIN SAYS CITADEL HAS UNWOUND MOST OF SITUATIONAL AWARENESS BOOK

Firm’s flagship multistrategy fund rose 5.9% in July, among its best months since 2022 Citadel has unwound more than 80% of the risk tied to the portfolio it acquired from… Read More

August 24, 2026

CENTCOM Launches First Multinational Attack Drone Task Force

WASHINGTON — U.S. Central Command is establishing its first multinational attack-drone task force, expanding the military’s use of relatively low-cost unmanned weapons as the Pentagon works more closely with regional… Read More

August 23, 2026

Bitcoin and Gold Surge After a Bruising Start to August

Bitcoin and gold both staged dramatic reversals this week after weeks of lackluster performance, with the cryptocurrency posting gains of nearly 24% and the precious metal climbing past $4,600 an… Read More

August 22, 2026

Sheehy Parachutes Into Yellowstone International Airshow

Sen. Tim Sheehy made a fitting entrance at the Yellowstone International Airshow in Billings on Friday, parachuting onto the grounds at Billings Logan International Airport while carrying a Montana state… Read More

August 22, 2026

Governor Gordon Appoints Jeremy Kisling to Wyoming’s Fourth Judicial District Circuit Court

CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Gov. Mark Gordon has appointed Jeremy Kent Kisling to serve as a circuit court judge in Wyoming’s Fourth Judicial District, filling a vacancy on the bench serving… Read More

August 22, 2026

North Dakota Joins $15.5M Settlement With Mortgage Servicer Over Force-Placed Insurance

The North Dakota Department of Financial Institutions joined financial regulators from 48 agencies across 47 states in reaching a $15.5 million settlement with NewRez LLC, one of the nation’s largest… Read More

August 21, 2026

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