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The mystery of Donald Trump's golf game solved by LPGA playing partner

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Water sport athletes going to great lengths to compete in Rio Games

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Douglas, Raisman face age-old question in pursuit of Rio Olympics comeback

Health, Medicine and Fitness

Idelvion Approved for Hemophilia B

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10 ways to celebrate National Pancake Day
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10 ways to celebrate National Pancake Day

Townsend native Rauser earns 4th NCAA Wrestling Championship appearance
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Townsend native Rauser earns 4th NCAA Wrestling Championship appearance

Montana's Breunig, Wright named to Big Sky all-conference teams
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Montana's Breunig, Wright named to Big Sky all-conference teams

Hall named top freshman in Big Sky as Bobcats prepare for Sacramento State
Montana State Bobcats

Hall named top freshman in Big Sky as Bobcats prepare for Sacramento State

Big Sky men's basketball tournament primer
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Big Sky men's basketball tournament primer

Feller, Valley push Lady Griz past NAU
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Feller, Valley push Lady Griz past NAU

YMCA to kick off annual fundraising campaign
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YMCA to kick off annual fundraising campaign

Suicide prevention, emergency training, operational levy on tap for school board
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Suicide prevention, emergency training, operational levy on tap for school board

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Ex-tribal lending officials sentenced to 3 years in prison

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Gianforte picks Phillips County commissioner as running mate

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Washington state woman pleads guilty to strangling boyfriend

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Campaign contribution limit challenge coming to a head

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Dr. Weiner is irreplaceable

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Pleased with town hall meeting on Sanders

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Samuelson: The rise of personality-based politics

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TPP would benefit corporations, harm Americans

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Montana workers are under attack

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Gianforte has 21st century ideas

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Dr. Weiner gives family peace of mind

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Dr. Weiner knowledgeable, caring

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Crime & Courts

Helena Police Department incidents reported Monday, March 7

Helena Police Department incidents reported Monday, March 7

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Judge hears testimony on missing emails in political corruption case

Judge hears testimony on missing emails in political corruption case

Embattled state doctor arrested on drug charges

Embattled state doctor arrested on drug charges

District court sentences published Monday, March 7

District court sentences published Monday, March 7

Politics

The history of Greg Gianforte’s running mate Lesley Robinson

The history of Greg Gianforte’s running mate Lesley Robinson

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Helena teacher Romano officially files for state superintendent

Helena teacher Romano officially files for state superintendent

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Judge hears testimony on missing emails in political corruption case

Judge hears testimony on missing emails in political corruption case

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Gianforte names Phillips County commissioner as running mate

Gianforte names Phillips County commissioner as running mate

Election 2016

Some in GOP start seeing Cruz as best alternative to Trump

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Lewis-Clark State withstands Carroll rally to win Frontier Conference championship

Lewis-Clark State withstands Carroll rally to win Frontier Conference championship

Townsend native Rauser earns 4th NCAA Wrestling Championship appearance

Townsend native Rauser earns 4th NCAA Wrestling Championship appearance

Montana's Breunig, Wright named to Big Sky all-conference teams

Montana's Breunig, Wright named to Big Sky all-conference teams

Hall named top freshman in Big Sky as Bobcats prepare for Sacramento State

Hall named top freshman in Big Sky as Bobcats prepare for Sacramento State

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Chamber News: Number of businesses opening; don't forget about Montana City dining options

Chamber News: Number of businesses opening; don't forget about Montana City dining options

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'Boundless Buffet USA': Montana Tech graduate honors college home via videogame app

'Boundless Buffet USA': Montana Tech graduate honors college home via videogame app

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Business Briefcase published Sunday, March 6

Business Briefcase published Sunday, March 6

Missoula family marks 60 years of owning Stockman's Bar

Missoula family marks 60 years of owning Stockman's Bar

Education

Suicide prevention, emergency training, operational levy on tap for school board
Education News

Suicide prevention, emergency training, operational levy on tap for school board

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The Frame: A look at the Montessori method
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The Frame: A look at the Montessori method

Superintendent Kultgen no longer a contender for Washington state job
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Superintendent Kultgen no longer a contender for Washington state job

Surprise honor: 52 educators recognized by their 'distinguished students'
Education News

Surprise honor: 52 educators recognized by their 'distinguished students'

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With 'Downton Abbey' ending, 10 favorite bygone finales
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With 'Downton Abbey' ending, 10 favorite bygone finales

Television

"Mary Tyler Moore" last show curtain call

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"M*A*S*H" final episode

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"Mad Men" final scene

Life & People

Studies: Beyond scales, fitness and body fat key for health
Health, Medicine and Fitness

Studies: Beyond scales, fitness and body fat key for health

Pedestrian deaths surged in 2015, early data suggests
Health, Medicine and Fitness

Pedestrian deaths surged in 2015, early data suggests

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Mating on the move: Wolf watchers convene for Yellowstone breeding season
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Mating on the move: Wolf watchers convene for Yellowstone breeding season

Chemical-Free Cosmetics May Be Safer for Teen Girls, Study Suggests
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Chemical-Free Cosmetics May Be Safer for Teen Girls, Study Suggests

Natural Resources & The Environment

Prescribed burns announced for Lincoln Ranger District
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Prescribed burns announced for Lincoln Ranger District

Sandfire addresses criticism of proposed mine in Smith River watershed
Natural Resources News Feed

Sandfire addresses criticism of proposed mine in Smith River watershed

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35 million gallons of wastewater spills into Gallatin River
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35 million gallons of wastewater spills into Gallatin River

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Officials propose lifting Yellowstone grizzly protections
Natural Resources News Feed

Officials propose lifting Yellowstone grizzly protections

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Trial of Hulk Hogan sex video lawsuit to enter second day
National

Trial of Hulk Hogan sex video lawsuit to enter second day

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9 hurt as train derails, car plunges into California creek
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9 hurt as train derails, car plunges into California creek

Studies: Beyond scales, fitness and body fat key for health
Health, Medicine and Fitness

Studies: Beyond scales, fitness and body fat key for health

FACT CHECK: Trump overstates Rubio's absenteeism in Senate
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FACT CHECK: Trump overstates Rubio's absenteeism in Senate

World

Court rules Philippine Sen. Grace Poe can run for president
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Court rules Philippine Sen. Grace Poe can run for president

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Russia, West differ on UN report on Iran's nuclear program
Europe

Russia, West differ on UN report on Iran's nuclear program

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For rancher near Fukushima, tending herd is act of defiance
Asia

For rancher near Fukushima, tending herd is act of defiance

Thailand drops case against HK journalist over flak jacket
Asia

Thailand drops case against HK journalist over flak jacket

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