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![Mount Haggin Wildlife Management area adds 800 acres](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-Gianforte-Public-Lands.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Mount Haggin Wildlife Management area adds 800 acres
More than 800 additional acres are being added to the Mount Haggin Wildlife Management area near Anaconda, giving a lot more elbow room to those who enjoy recreating in the great outdoors.
![Shelters seeking help after dozens of dogs rescued from Lame Deer](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-dogs-pets.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Shelters seeking help after dozens of dogs rescued from Lame Deer
An emergency pet rescue effort is underway in south-central Montana, as the Northern Cheyenne tribal government tries to get a handle on its stray dog population.
![Push for local control of plastics presses on despite legislative setbacks](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/04/plastic-bags.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Push for local control of plastics presses on despite legislative setbacks
Before the session ends, they are working with Representative Marilyn Marler from Missoula for state action on plastics in this session.
![Montana pastor shares stories of ex-President Jimmy Carter](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-Jimmy-Carter.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana pastor shares stories of ex-President Jimmy Carter
Carter inspired many different people in different ways, including Pastor Doug Garner of Central Christian Church in Billings, who knows the former president directly.
![Montana ‘right-to-work’ bill hearing draws large crowd](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2021/03/Infrastructure.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Montana ‘right-to-work’ bill hearing draws large crowd
The bill’s supporters said it would protect workers’ freedom, but opponents said it was an attack on Montana unions.
![Logan Health, Billings Clinic announce possible merger](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-clinic.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Logan Health, Billings Clinic announce possible merger
Logan Health and Billings Clinic, two not-for-profit Montana-based health systems, announced Wednesday they have signed a non-binding letter of intent to explore uniting the two organizations into one integrated health system.
![State lawmakers talking about unidentified objects in Montana skies](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-Spy-Balloon.jpg?w=980&q=75)
State lawmakers talking about unidentified objects in Montana skies
The span of recent flying objects and U.S. government intervention has lawmakers talking in the aisle in Helena.
![Remembering ‘Papa': Ernest Hemingway’s son in Bozeman](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-Hemingway-Patrick.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Remembering ‘Papa': Ernest Hemingway’s son in Bozeman
Earnest Hemingway's insistence on writing letters back and forth with his children gives us a chance to know him on a more intimate level.
![Helena attorney Gallus prepares for confirmation hearing as Montana COPP](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2023/02/attachment-Gallus.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Helena attorney Gallus prepares for confirmation hearing as Montana COPP
Gov. Greg Gianforte’s choice to be Montana’s top political cop has already started his new job, as the state Senate prepares to consider his confirmation.
![Man fatally shot in Missoula during attempted home invasion](http://townsquare.media/site/1098/files/2019/06/police-car-lights.jpg?w=980&q=75)
Man fatally shot in Missoula during attempted home invasion
A person who was shot by a homeowner on Brooks Street in Missoula on Sunday afternoon has passed away.