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![Blackfeet Nation celebrates a step forward in tribal sovereignty](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/06/attachment-Bison-Native-Americans.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Blackfeet Nation celebrates a step forward in tribal sovereignty
The Blackfeet Nation celebrated the release of a herd of buffalo into the wild near Babb on June 26, 2023, marking the first time that Iinniiwa (buffalo) roamed the sprawling landscape since 1873.
![New Partners Hope Foundation hospice center breaks ground in Missoula](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/06/attachment-hospice-healthcare.jpg?w=980&q=75)
New Partners Hope Foundation hospice center breaks ground in Missoula
The center is funded entirely through philanthropic giving and has so far reached 84% of its $15.4 million goal.
![Montana to receive $628M from Tester, Biden’s Internet initiative](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/03/broadband.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana to receive $628M from Tester, Biden’s Internet initiative
Sen. Jon Tester voted in favor of the legislation. Republicans Sen. Steve Daines and Rep. Matt Rosendale voted against the measure.
![Kathryn Landau-Olmstead wins women’s Missoula Marathon](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/06/attachment-Marathon-women.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Kathryn Landau-Olmstead wins women’s Missoula Marathon
The 46-year-old Landau-Olmstead finished with a time of 2:47:16.
![Mark Messmer once again men’s winner of Missoula Marathon](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/06/attachment-Marathon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mark Messmer once again men’s winner of Missoula Marathon
The 30-year-old from Castle Rock, Colorado, crossed the finish line with a time of 2:22:25.
![More than 15K Montanans’ coverage expires after Medicaid redeterminations](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2017/05/healthcare-e1470695772735.jpg?w=980&q=75)
More than 15K Montanans’ coverage expires after Medicaid redeterminations
In March, Montana had 324,125 residents enrolled in the Medicaid and Healthy Montana Kids programs.
![Montana SupCo hears arguments on Black Butte Copper project permit](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/06/attachment-court.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana SupCo hears arguments on Black Butte Copper project permit
The Montana Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday, as they consider whether to uphold a lower court ruling that said the state improperly issued a permit for a planned copper mine near White Sulphur Springs.
![Lack of affordable child care pushes Montana workers out of labor force](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/06/attachment-YMCA-childcare-school.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Lack of affordable child care pushes Montana workers out of labor force
According to Child Care Aware of America, the average price of infant child care in a center-based program in Montana was 103% more than the average annualized cost of rent in 2020.
![Montana renters losing housing as national eviction rate soars](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2018/12/housing-1.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana renters losing housing as national eviction rate soars
Getting a real picture of evictions in Montana is difficult due to a lack of data collected by courts and other state agencies, as well as hidden evictions.
![Missoula marks Juneteenth holiday](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/06/attachment-black.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Missoula marks Juneteenth holiday
The holiday marks an important moment where Black people were finally considered whole members of society and no longer slaves.