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‘On the cusp:’ Missoula hospitals close to crisis care as patients flood in

By Martin KidstonSeptember 17, 2021

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With no other option, Missoula's elected officials, school leaders and members of the medical community on Friday resorted to begging for personal responsibility as they struggle to address a record-setting spike in Covid-19 patients and its growing impacts. Saying the situation in Missoula had reached crisis level, the city confirmed that the Montana National Guard will … [Read more...] about ‘On the cusp:’ Missoula hospitals close to crisis care as patients flood in

Guard to support pandemic response in Missoula; frustrations grow over state restrictions

By Martin KidstonSeptember 17, 2021

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The Montana National Guard will deploy roughly 24 members to Missoula next week to help local hospitals deal with a surging number of Covid-19 patients, officials confirmed on Friday. The city and its medical partners will also keep all options on the table, including the possibility of opening a field hospital if the need arises. Missoula Mayor John Engen, with support … [Read more...] about Guard to support pandemic response in Missoula; frustrations grow over state restrictions

Purchase of Flynn-Lowney Ditch could ease Clark Fork River erosion, aid Mullan growth

By Martin KidstonSeptember 17, 2021

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Concerns over riverbank erosion and near downtown Missoula and the cost of bridging infrastructure east of Reserve Street could all be overcome if the city pulls together the funding needed to purchase the Flynn-Lowney Ditch and begin remediation work around it. The city’s department of Public Works & Mobility earlier this year proposed funding the $1 million purchase … [Read more...] about Purchase of Flynn-Lowney Ditch could ease Clark Fork River erosion, aid Mullan growth

MRA to help city cover cost of Bridge Apartment purchase as affordable housing

By Martin KidstonSeptember 17, 2021

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The City of Missoula this week moved one step close to acquiring an affordable apartment complex reserved for low-income residents with special needs after the Missoula Redevelopment Agency pledged to help cover the cost of the property's purchase. The city has offered Western Montana Mental Health's asking price of $2.1 million to purchase the Bridge Apartments, which … [Read more...] about MRA to help city cover cost of Bridge Apartment purchase as affordable housing

Congressional delegation, Gianforte comment on Afghan refugees heading to Missoula

By Daily MontananSeptember 17, 2021

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HELENA (Daily Montanan) - Gov. Greg Gianforte said on Thursday he plans to welcome fully-vetted Missoula-bound Afghan refugees fleeing the humanitarian crisis stemming from the end of the war in Afghanistan. “Montana welcomes our fully-vetted Afghan allies who worked alongside us, have left their homes in the face of the Taliban’s reemerging, merciless terror, and seek … [Read more...] about Congressional delegation, Gianforte comment on Afghan refugees heading to Missoula

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