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Red Cross urges Montanans to take steps now to stay safe this wildfire season

With the National Interagency Fire Center forecasting an above-average wildfire season across Montana this summer, the American Red Cross is urging families to take simple steps now that will help keep them safe later.

Young farmers and ranchers applaud Montana Polaris, discuss YALC

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The Montana Farm Bureau Young Farmers and Ranchers Committee announced that for the seventh consecutive year, Montana Polaris will sponsor of the Young Discussion Meet, awarding a Ranger Side by Side UTV to the winner of the competition. The announcement came during the YFandR Committee meeting at the MFBF Summer Conference in Great Falls June 7-9 in Great Falls.

Educating youth about the beef industry through the NILE Merit Heifer Program

The opportunity for getting kids started in the cattle industry is knocking, and loudly. Applications for the NILE Merit Heifer program are now available for the 2021-2022 year.

Water rule reversal a blow to agriculture

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American and Montana Farm Bureau Federations were extremely disappointed on hearing the Environmental Protection Agency’s announcement of its intention to reverse the Navigable Waters Protection Rule.

Wendt Advertising recognized for MFU’s ‘Food Security for Us’ campaign

The Wendt Agency in Great Falls is a recipient of the Communicator Awards of Excellence and a Telly Award for their work on the Montana Farmers Union’s “Food Security for Us” campaign. According to Wendt Advertising Excellence Awards are the highest honor given to entrants whose ability to communicate is the best in the field. The Communicator Awards received over 6,000 entries globally. The Telly Award was given for MFU’s “Food Security for Us” video.

Second Half

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Volunteers with 4-H help pour concrete in the 4-H small animal barn at the fairgrounds on Tuesday. Half of the barn has concrete that was poured several years ago, and the rest of the barn was poured this past week. The new floor will help keep dust down in the barn, which some small animals, such as rabbits, can be very sensitive to. Photo by Katherine Sears

LAW ENFORCEMENT BLOTTER

The following report was taken from information provided by the Central Montana Dispatch and does not represent the total scope of police or sheriff activities. All persons are innocent until proven guilty.

City anticipates slight increase in revenues, outlook still uncertain

On Monday, the Lewistown City Commission heard an update on proposed revenues for the 2021-2022 fiscal year. After a decrease in revenue in many areas last year due to the pandemic, City Manager Holly Phelps and Finance Director Nikki Brummond said the City should anticipate minor increases in some areas, but nothing major overall.

Governor Gianforte: Montana prepared for fire season

On Wednesday, Governor Greg Gianforte received the 2021 Fire Season Briefing from state and federal agency administrators and fire management officers.

New research highlights economic impacts of Central Montana Medical Center

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A new study released by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research shows CMMC contributes to: