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Montana Ambassadors Host Montana State’s President Tessman and University of Montana’s President Shinn as they speak publicly together for the first time

The new faces of Montana’s flagship universities sat for a panel discussion moderated by the Chronicle at the Montana Ambassadors’ annual summit at The Wilson in Big Sky on Wednesday, Sept. 16. The Montana Ambassadors is a statewide cohort of business leaders and entrepreneurs.

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More than 20 cryptomines have popped up in Montana along Bakken’s edges

“We’re going to be doing that with noise-canceling headphones now.”

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Trump Is Considering More Data Centers on Public Lands Than Previously Known

The data center proposals cover at least 17,600 acres of public lands across six Western states.

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Institutional Investors Control Billions in U.S. Farmland Sparking Widespread Protests – Farmland for Farmers Act

Farmers and rural communities are pushing back against corporate encroachment on agricultural land, highlighting threats to family farms and rural economies. The Farmland for Farmers Act seeks to curb speculation and preserve working farms amid rising absentee ownership and land values.

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Montana County No. 57? Northeastern Missoula Residents Push to Form New County

Communities in northeastern Missoula County are organizing to create County No. 57, aiming for a leaner government that better serves rural needs. The movement seeks to establish local jobs and improve representation while working cooperatively with current county officials.

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Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 3, Issue 38

The Weekly Roundup is a summary of events, news and information important to Commerce’s constituents this week. Click on any topic for more information.

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Irish Team Builds Fastest DNA Computer Without Electricity

Maynooth University researchers developed a DNA computer that performs calculations using natural molecular interactions without continuous power. This breakthrough could transform energy use in computing, a key concern for Montana businesses facing rising energy costs.

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Montana Department of Commerce Praises Billings for Downtown Revitalization Success

The Montana Department of Commerce highlighted Billings as a thriving community with strong ties among developers, entrepreneurs, and property owners. Their report commends the Downtown Billings team as trusted partners and champions of local economic growth.

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Flathead Judges Clash in Partisan Montana Supreme Court Race

Amy Eddy and Dan Wilson face off for a Supreme Court seat as Montana’s judicial elections grow more partisan. Voters will also decide on a measure to keep judicial races nonpartisan.

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Only 36 Percent of Montanans Approve State’s Direction

A recent Montana Free Press-Rutgers Eagleton poll reveals widespread dissatisfaction with the state’s top elected officials, highlighting deep partisan divides and mixed approval ratings across key political figures.

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