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Arizona Lemonade Brand Hits Montana Shelves With a Nod to the State Fruit

AZ Lemonade Stand, an Arizona-based premium lemonade brand, is rolling out across Montana retailers this month, bringing five flavors to Town Pump, Super 1 Foods, Rosauers, and Thriftway Food Stores… Read More

May 16, 2026

Nonprofit Brings Intelligence Community Expertise to the Fight Against Human Trafficking

As law enforcement agencies across the country mark National Police Week, a nonprofit staffed by veterans of the intelligence community and special operations forces is working to close one of… Read More

May 16, 2026

Knudsen asks SEC to strictly scrutinize OpenAI’s IPO filings to protect investors

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen is leading a coalition of ten state attorneys general in calling on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission to conduct a rigorous review of any… Read More

May 16, 2026

Pentagon Pumps $191 Million Into Rocket Motor Supply Chain

The Department of War has awarded $27.3 million to Pacific Scientific Energetic Materials Company, bringing its total investment in the solid rocket motor supply chain to $191 million since December… Read More

May 16, 2026

Montana Climbs to 8th in National Fiscal Health Rankings

Montana has vaulted from 22nd to 8th in national fiscal health rankings over the past four years, according to a new report from Truth in Accounting, a nonpartisan think tank… Read More

May 16, 2026

North Dakota District Judge Todd Cresap to Retire After 17 Years on the Bench

North Central Judicial District Judge Todd L. Cresap has announced he will retire effective July 17, 2026, ending a judicial career that spans nearly two decades in northwestern North Dakota…. Read More

May 16, 2026

North Dakota Governor Names Interim Leader for Job Service Agency

North Dakota Gov. Kelly Armstrong has appointed Phil Davis, currently the agency’s workforce service director, to serve as interim executive director of Job Service North Dakota when Executive Director Pat… Read More

May 16, 2026

Gianforte Touts Bozeman’s Rise as a National Business Hub

Bozeman has earned recognition as one of the country’s leading entrepreneurship hubs, with Gallatin County landing in the 98th percentile on a national index measuring entrepreneurial activity in rural communities,… Read More

May 16, 2026

Montana Attorney General Asks Supreme Court to Toss Gallatin County Challenge Over ICE Data Sharing

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed a response with the Montana Supreme Court this week asking it to dismiss a petition brought by Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell, escalating a… Read More

May 16, 2026

Montana Airports to Receive $25 Million in Federal Safety and Infrastructure Grants

Six Montana airports will share more than $25 million in federal grants to fund a range of safety and infrastructure improvements, the office of Rep. Ryan Zinke announced, with the… Read More

May 16, 2026

International human smuggling ring exploiting Canadian visa system thwarted by US

The Center Square) – Another international human smuggling ring exploiting lax Canadian border security and visa processes has been thwarted by U.S. officials. Mexican smuggling at the U.S.-Canada border isn’t… Read More

May 13, 2026

More than 200 children rescued, 350 child sex offenders arrested in one month

(The Center Square) – More than 200 children were rescued and more than 350 child sex offenders arrested in one month in the latest Department of Justice targeted enforcement operation… Read More

May 13, 2026

North Dakota Supreme Court sides with Energy Transfer in Greenpeace fight over Dutch lawsuit

(The Center Square) – The North Dakota Supreme Court ruled this week that Greenpeace International cannot keep pursuing most of its lawsuit against Energy Transfer in the Netherlands as the… Read More

May 11, 2026

Pro-life org: Informed consent for abortion pill impossible without doctor visit

(The Center Square) – The nation’s largest pro-life organization filed an amicus brief Thursday in the U.S. Supreme Court asserting the impossibility of ensuring informed consent without an in-person doctor’s visit… Read More

May 10, 2026

Stocks Post Sixth Straight Weekly Gain

Wall Street extended its winning streak to six consecutive weeks, with the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite both closing at all-time highs Friday after a week marked by robust corporate… Read More

May 10, 2026

Butte-Based Silver Bow Mining Rings NYSE Opening Bell

A Montana minerals exploration company marked its arrival on a U.S. national securities exchange Thursday when Silver Bow Mining Corp. leadership rang the opening bell at the New York Stock… Read More

May 9, 2026

Feds Sue New Mexico and Albuquerque Over Immigration Sanctuary Law

Federal prosecutors allege that a new state law and a city ordinance unconstitutionally obstruct immigration enforcement and sever long-standing cooperation agreements with federal authorities. The Justice Department filed suit Friday… Read More

May 9, 2026

Treasury Sanctions Ten in Crackdown on Networks Supplying Iran

The designations target a web of companies and individuals across China, Hong Kong, Belarus, and Dubai that Washington says have helped Tehran acquire weapons and materials for its Shahed drone… Read More

May 9, 2026

Former Montana Senator Identifies Herself as Source of 2018 Harassment Complaint Against Windy Boy

A former state senator has publicly identified herself for the first time as the source of a confidential 2018 sexual harassment complaint against state Sen. Jonathan Windy Boy, directly challenging… Read More

May 9, 2026

Gianforte Takes Tax Cut Pitch to Southeast Montana on 56-County Tour

The governor held a town hall in Sidney and visited a string of small businesses and nonprofits across five counties, using the tour to tout property and income tax reforms… Read More

May 9, 2026

Zinke Introduces Bill to Let Allies Pool Purchases of U.S. Defense Equipment

The bipartisan legislation aims to stabilize American defense production lines by coordinating group buys among smaller allied nations that struggle to navigate the current arms sales process. Rep. Ryan Zinke… Read More

May 9, 2026

Daines Leads Five Senators to Beijing Ahead of Trump-Xi Summit

The lawmakers pressed China’s leadership on fentanyl, agricultural market access, and Boeing aircraft purchases ahead of an anticipated Trump-Xi summit next week. A bipartisan group of five U.S. senators held… Read More

May 9, 2026

U.S. Economy Added 177,000 Jobs in April

Factory construction hiring surged and labor force participation held near historic highs, though the figures reflect a workforce reshaped in part by a sharp reduction in federal employment. The U.S…. Read More

May 9, 2026

Pentagon Creates Task Force to Bring Back Troops Lost to Covid Vaccine Mandate

Secretary Hegseth directed military review boards to weigh whether service members who left voluntarily after facing career-ending adverse actions were effectively forced out. The Department of War on Friday established… Read More

May 9, 2026

Feds Cancel American Prairie Reserve’s Bison Grazing Permits

The final decision reverses a Biden-era authorization that allowed non-production bison to graze on more than 63,000 acres of federal land, ending a four-year legal and political fight by Montana’s… Read More

May 9, 2026

Justice Department Moves to Strip Citizenship From Convicted Cuban Spy

The civil complaint alleges that Victor Manuel Rocha lied his way through the naturalization process while secretly serving Havana for decades. The Justice Department filed a civil complaint Thursday seeking… Read More

May 9, 2026

DOJ Launches Gender Ideology Investigations in 36 Illinois School Districts

The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division has launched investigations into 36 Illinois public school districts to determine whether they have included sexual orientation and gender ideology content in classes for… Read More

May 2, 2026

Royal Visit to Arlington Highlights Enduring U.S.-U.K. Bond

King Charles III and Queen Camilla visited Arlington National Cemetery on April 30 for a full honors wreath-laying ceremony at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, marked by a 21-gun… Read More

May 2, 2026

War Department’s FY27 Budget Prioritizes Nuclear Strength

The War Department is seeking $71 billion to modernize the U.S. nuclear triad — encompassing air, land, and sea-based weapons systems — as part of the fiscal year 2027 budget… Read More

May 2, 2026

House Republicans End DHS Shutdown, Pass Budget Resolution on Border Security

Speaker Mike Johnson delivered remarks after House Republicans ended what he characterized as a Democrat-driven DHS shutdown and passed a budget resolution to fund immigration enforcement and border security for… Read More

May 2, 2026

Sheehy Joins Bipartisan Push to Counter Chinese Mining Abuses

U.S. Senators Tim Sheehy (R-Mont.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) have introduced the China-Africa Mining Transparency Act of 2026, a bipartisan bill aimed at exposing China’s use of forced labor, child… Read More

May 2, 2026

Tax Refund Program Open to Senior Citizens and Citizens with Disabilities

South Dakota senior citizens and citizens with disabilities have until July 1 to apply for a tax refund through the state’s Tax Refund Program. Eligible individuals may receive a refund… Read More

May 2, 2026

Governor Gordon Joins Members of the Wyoming National Guard in Tunisia for International Security Exercise

Wyoming Governor Mark Gordon joined members of the Wyoming National Guard in Tunisia this week, participating in activities surrounding Exercise African Lion 2026, the largest annual joint military exercise led… Read More

May 2, 2026

Pakistani National Pleads Guilty for Leading an International Human Smuggling Organization

A Pakistani national has pleaded guilty to operating an international human smuggling network that charged migrants as much as $40,000 each to be illegally transported into the United States, the… Read More

May 2, 2026

North Dakota Department of Commerce Opens Applications for Innovate ND Grant Program

The North Dakota Department of Commerce has announced that applications are open for the Innovate ND grant program. Entrepreneurs across the state are encouraged to apply by May 14, 2026,… Read More

May 2, 2026

DOJ Sues New Jersey Over In-State Tuition and Aid for Illegal Aliens

The United States Department of Justice has filed a complaint challenging New Jersey laws that provide in-state tuition rates and financial assistance to illegal aliens, arguing the laws unconstitutionally discriminate… Read More

May 2, 2026

Montana AG Knudsen Stands with Trump Administration on Second Amendment Reforms

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen joined the U.S. Department of Justice and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) at a press conference in Washington, D.C. to support… Read More

May 2, 2026

Gianforte Announces Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program Sees Record Growth

Governor Greg Gianforte announced that the Montana Registered Apprenticeship Program (MRAP), administered by the Montana Department of Labor and Industry (DLI), reported record participation in 2025, reinforcing its role as… Read More

May 2, 2026

New Economic Data Highlights Strength of American Economy

A wave of new economic data is pointing to broad-based strength across the American economy, with improvements in housing, manufacturing, consumer confidence, and the labor market. Housing New residential construction… Read More

May 2, 2026

Daines, Cantwell Raise Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women

U.S. Senators Steve Daines (R-Mont.) and Maria Cantwell (D-Wash.) have introduced a bipartisan resolution commemorating May 5th, 2026, as a National Day of Awareness for Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women… Read More

May 2, 2026

Montana Delegation Seeks Funds to Repair St. Mary Canal

U.S. Senators Steve Daines and Tim Sheehy, along with Congressmen Ryan Zinke (MT-01) and Troy Downing (MT-02), sent a letter to the U.S. Bureau of Reclamation requesting funding to repair… Read More

May 2, 2026

Knudsen Invokes Supervisory Control Over Gallatin County Attorney’s Office

Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen has invoked supervisory control over Gallatin County Attorney Audrey Cromwell, following her failure to issue a memorandum clarifying that Gallatin County may share confidential criminal… Read More

May 2, 2026

Attorney General Jackley Announces Settlement with Purdue Pharma, South Dakota to Receive $10.1 Million

South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announced that a $7.4 billion settlement reached with Purdue Pharma and its owners, the Sackler family, for their role in fueling the opioid crisis… Read More

May 2, 2026

Bridger Photonics Unveils New Platform to Streamline Emissions Management

Bridger Photonics, the global leader in emissions detection and intelligence, has announced the launch of Bridger Command™, an interactive emissions management platform designed to help oil and gas operators turn… Read More

May 2, 2026

Justice Friese installed on North Dakota Supreme Court

The North Dakota Supreme Court welcomed its newest member as Justice Friese was officially installed during a formal investiture ceremony. Chief Justice Lisa Fair McEvers was joined by Justices Jon… Read More

May 2, 2026

North Dakota Development Fund Expands Eligibility to Support Rural Businesses

The North Dakota Department of Commerce announced that the North Dakota Development Fund Inc. (NDDF) has expanded its eligibility criteria to include non-primary sector businesses. The change is intended to… Read More

May 2, 2026

Spirit Airlines Ceases Operations

Spirit Airlines announced on May 2 that it was suspending all operations after years of financial hardships, compounded by a recent spike in fuel prices, leaving travelers scrambling for alternative… Read More

May 2, 2026

Berkshire Hathaway Posts Strong First Quarter

Berkshire Hathaway Inc. reported net earnings attributable to shareholders of $10.1 billion in the first quarter of 2026, more than double the $4.6 billion reported in the same period a… Read More

May 2, 2026

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