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Video – City Club Missoula – Advocates and community leaders urge action on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People/Relatives (MMIP/MMIR) crisis

“It really is a community wide issue. And institutions have responsibility, but us as individuals also have a responsibility to learn and take action in this movement,” said Chloe Zuraff, an anti-human trafficking coordinator at the Montana Department of Corrections.

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Harvard Reveals the Secrets of Raising Successful Kids

If you want capable adults, raise responsible kids.

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Chamonix moves to set tourist quotas, a first in the Alps. Is this a portent of things to come internationally?

Under the plan, access to the Lac Blanc and the Chéserys lakes, which offer breathtaking views of the Mont-Blanc massif, would require an advance reservation, with a cap of 600 to 1,000 daily visitors, starting in summer 2027.

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Sheridan, Wyoming Doubles Manufacturing Jobs Through Strategic Investments

Sheridan’s focus on workforce training and infrastructure has created a thriving manufacturing hub. Local companies are expanding and new businesses are relocating, fueling economic growth and job creation.

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The Anti-Social Century – Your Community Can Do Better

Self-imposed solitude might just be the most important social fact of the 21st century in America. What are your thoughts on this?  – Does your community have “Sit here if you’d like to have a conversation” benches?

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Climate Change Threatens Homeownership as a Stable Investment

Grist highlights growing financial risks to homeownership due to climate impacts, challenging the traditional path to wealth. Montana’s unique climate vulnerabilities may soon reflect these national concerns, urging a rethink of long-term asset strategies.

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City of Missoula secures $1 million grant for Reserve Street safety upgrades

Between 2019 and 2023, Reserve Street saw 1,664 crashes, resulting in 63 serious injuries and three deaths, according to the city.

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Google Commits $17 Billion to Wyoming Data Center Expansion

Google will build a 702-megawatt data center near Terry Ranch Road, marking a major shift in regional computing infrastructure. The project includes advanced fuel-cell technology and efforts to minimize environmental impact amid local concerns.

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Montana asks appeals court to lift order allowing American Prairie bison to graze

In district court filings, American Prairie argued that its bison qualify as domestic livestock and that federal law does not require them to be raised for production.

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What It Will Take To Turn the ‘Blue Wave’ Into a Watershed Moment for Transportation Reform

Despite midterm wins, entrenched highway funding and bipartisan priorities limit transportation reform. Advocates urge organizing new lawmakers ahead of a major reauthorization bill.

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