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Desecration of Missoula war monument stirs debate between county, veteran community

By Martin KidstonJuly 14, 2020

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The desecration of a downtown Missoula monument erected in 1927 to honor those who died fighting World War 1 has prompted some to ask Missoula County to install signage warning vandals of the penalties under federal law. Commissioners on Tuesday opted not to take such action, saying a sign would not have deterred vandals from desecrating the Doughboy statue, and that … [Read more...] about Desecration of Missoula war monument stirs debate between county, veteran community

COVID-19 cases continue to soar in Montana; three more dead as rumors and fears spread

By Martin KidstonJuly 14, 2020

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Less than a week removed from crossing 1,000 cases of COVID-19, Montana stands poised to hit 2,000 this week, marking a dramatic surge in infections in just a few days State officials announced the death of three more people on Tuesday, bringing to 34 the number of those who have died due to the virus. While the state issued no change in direction on Tuesday, officials … [Read more...] about COVID-19 cases continue to soar in Montana; three more dead as rumors and fears spread

Missoula County’s COVID-19 test site leaving fairgrounds for Flynn Lane; lease pending

By Martin KidstonJuly 14, 2020

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Citing the shortcomings of their current location, the City-County Health Department plans to move its testing facility from the county fairgrounds to a new location off Flynn Lane and have it operational by early August. Missoula County commissioners are expected this week to approve the lease agreement for the property, located at 4025 Flynn Lane, in the amount of $9,275 a … [Read more...] about Missoula County’s COVID-19 test site leaving fairgrounds for Flynn Lane; lease pending

Board of Health postpones Bozeman meeting after public fails to follow distancing rules

By Gaby Krevat (MNT News)July 14, 2020

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BOZEMAN — The Gallatin City-County Health Department's Board of Health was scheduled to discuss two emergency rules Tuesday morning. But the meeting was called off even before it began after members of the public refused to follow social distancing rules set in place by the Board of Health. The meeting, held at The Commons off Baxter Lane in Bozeman, was planned to … [Read more...] about Board of Health postpones Bozeman meeting after public fails to follow distancing rules

Whitefish officials approve rule requiring masks in indoor public spaces

By Maren Siu (KPAX)July 14, 2020

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(KPAX) WHITEFISH — The City of Whitefish has become the latest Montana municipality to require the wearing of face masks in indoor public settings. The decision was made during a special meeting on Tuesday morning where the public was also allowed to comment on the proposal. The order was passed unanimously by the Whitefish City Council. The mandate would require … [Read more...] about Whitefish officials approve rule requiring masks in indoor public spaces

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