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Governor endorses House hopefuls
Posted: October 11th, 2008
Wyoming Governor Dave Freudenthal endorsed a pair of Teton County Democratic candidates for the state legislature Friday.
NOLS honors ranger for park stewardship
Posted: October 11th, 2008
The National Outdoor Leadership School will bestow its 2008 Stewardship Award on Grand Teton National Park climbing ranger Renny Jackson on Saturday.
School board picks student members
Posted: October 11th, 2008
The school board appointed its two newest members Wednesday night.
NewWest.net 
Ralph Nader Plans Missoula Rally
Posted: October 10th, 2008
Ralph Nader, independent presidential candidate and activist, will hold a rally in Missoula October 22.
According to the Great Falls Tribune, he will speak about the Wall Street bailout, single-payer health care, the Iraq War, the environment and the state of the presidential debates, from which he was excluded.
It'll take place at the University of Montana's North Ballroom in the University Center at 1:30.
Rural, Resource-Rich States Skirt Meltdown
Posted: October 10th, 2008
As the national economic meltdown takes its toll, some out-of-the-way states are enjoying an economic boom, reports the AP's Daniel Wagner, because they're isolated from major urban centers and benefit from an abundance of in-demand commodities.
Former Montana Governor Offers Insights into Palin, Politics
Posted: October 9th, 2008
Montana's former Gov. Judy Martz, a Republican who served from 2001 to 2005, said her tenure in politics offers unique insight into Republican vice presidential nominee Sarah Palin.
The women's movement is hypocritical, Martz said, because it doesn't celebrate all women, only those who align themselves with it politically. Too often the press ignores policy, favoring gaffes instead. Politics is tough on families. And although the electorate continually asks for authenticity, Martz said, it seems to reward the phonies.
Is There Room for Everyone on Public Land?
Posted: October 9th, 2008
Pulling my Subaru into the dusty parking area from where I planned to begin pedaling, I instinctively flinched at the sound of gunfire.
The senior citizen taking target practice with a high-powered rifle glanced in my direction only briefly before letting off another few rounds. Removing his earplugs, he either smiled or grimaced in my direction.
"Two more rounds and I'll be done."
This was a first for me. I'd never had to dodge gunfire prior to starting a mountain bike ride.
Tester: A Common Sense Agenda for Middle Class Prosperity
Posted: October 9th, 2008
Everywhere I've been over the last few weeks, hundreds of folks have gone out of their way on Main Streets in Montana to talk with me about the economy.
I believe it is a problem that needs a fundamental fix from the ground up instead of the top down.
That's why I believe we need a new agenda that focuses on rebuilding our infrastructure, improving education and health care, and making our country energy secure.
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