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‘I realize that feels like a betrayal’: Bozeman City Commission approves $2.4 million purchasing agreement with Axon Enterprise

The decision was met with heavy criticism from some members of the community

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What the US Movement Against Data Centers Can Learn From Everywhere Else

Paris Marx, author of Hyperscale, has been tracking global data center development for years. The US has a lot to learn from what’s happened everywhere from Ireland to New Zealand.

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80-Year-Old Tests Tesla Self-Driving on 3,000-Mile Road Trip – “I love this car.”

Bill Sniffin relied on a used Tesla Model X’s autonomous driving for nearly 2,800 miles, revealing both the promise and challenges of EV technology on long trips.

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How could Missoula’s afterschool funding shift away from local property taxes?

The Best Beginnings Child Care Scholarship (BBS) program helps Montana families afford quality child care, allowing parents to participate more fully in the workforce and focus on their children(s) well-being. 

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He Helped Deport 200 People. Now He Has Misgivings.

A deputy in small-town Texas became the local face of ICE’s national crackdown.

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Big Oil Shaped America’s Dream for Over a Century Including Carcatecture

Fossil fuel companies crafted a vision of prosperity tied to their products, embedding oil and gas into everyday life and economic growth. This legacy challenges Montana businesses as they navigate the shift away from fossil fuels.

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California Homeowners Use Big Batteries to Boost Power Reliability

California residents are installing large lithium ion batteries that keep homes powered during outages and feed electricity back to the grid. This trend shows how residential energy storage can enhance grid resilience and energy sharing.

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Nearly 50% Of 2026 Data Center Bonds Are Junk Bonds. Here’s Why.

Data center developers and neoclouds raised $37 billion in junk bonds to finance U.S. data centers this year—more than four times the total in 2025. As yields hit double digits, debt tied to riskier AI firms is tumbling.

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The Cost of Raising a Child in Every U.S. State

Raising a child to age 18 costs an estimated $303,418 nationwide, but the total can vary by more than $210,000 depending on where a family lives.

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Missoula Real Estate Meetup: ADU Deal Breakdown and Market Update with Dylan Shultz – 11/17 – Missoula’s Highlander

How do you turn an ADU into a separately owned home?

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