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Mapping it out: Montana’s onX tool connects all Americans to free public land comment opportunities

As ownership and use of public lands continue to be debated in the legislature and media, the Public Land Comment Hub provides a centralized resource for users to identify and submit feedback to federal agencies.

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“Eons” – University of Montana fossil collections manager hosts new season of PBS series about Pangea and life on earth before dinosaurs

Just before the Age of Dinosaurs, life was thriving on the supercontinent of Pangea. But dark times were ahead: the biggest mass extinction ever, The Great Dying.

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Private Equity Firms Are Sitting on Nearly 34,000 Unsold Companies. That Pileup Is Getting Worse

Amid high interest rates and an AI boom, PE is struggling to sell. Small business owners could suffer as a result.

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Bozeman Homelessness Drops 25 Percent in One Year

A recent count shows Bozeman’s homeless population fell from 523 to 394, driven by expanded shelter capacity and affordable housing efforts. Community partners continue to support families and survivors, aiming to reduce homelessness durations to under 30 days.

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Free and Paid Montana Field Guide Apps Hit 20,000 Downloads Quickly

Developed by Radd Icenoggle, the app makes complex natural world information accessible and engaging. It features searchable species data, geologic maps, and interactive simulations to deepen users’ outdoor connections.

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Helena Apprenticeship Program Trains Linemen with 7,000 Hours of Rigorous Instruction

The Helena program combines classroom learning and fieldwork to prepare apprentices for the demanding lineman profession. Emphasizing safety, teamwork, and integrity, it serves a five-state region including Montana and aims to meet the high demand for skilled linemen in challenging environments.

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New University of Montana President Dr. Jeremiah Shinn said his administration will focus on ensuring the university prepares students for the workforce

Shinn said the university remains committed to its liberal arts foundation. He argued that skills such as critical thinking, creativity and discernment are becoming increasingly valuable as artificial intelligence reshapes the workplace.

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Sales Are So Low, California Wineries Are Burning Their Vineyards

Hundreds more wineries are expected to close in the next two years, by which point the industry is expected to bottom out, experts say.

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French company turns office into shelter for homeless man in Brittany

Homeless people, called invitees, need to be older than 18, unaccompanied, have legal residency, have no addiction issues, and be actively seeking a job. People can stay for three to six months, with an average stay of four and a half months, according to Mr Loaëc. They are only allowed in the companies at night and on weekends.

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AllSides Media Bias Chart – Where do you get your news?

Everyone is biased, but hidden bias misleads and divides us. AllSides makes bias transparent so you can easily identify and consume different perspectives.

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