MIN Midweek News Roundup

March 13, 2025

Sandhill cranes in flight over Carbon County field (credit Denise Rivette)

The Billings office of the National Weather Service predicts a pattern change to cooler and wetter is expected Friday through this weekend, with the coolest and wettest conditions occurring Saturday and Sunday. During this time, impacts to outdoor activities and travel are possible.

Cooler and Wetter Friday through the Weekend

The Absaroka-Beartooth Wilderness is one of the wilderness areas in Montana that has been made possible by the Wilderness Act of 1964. Credit: Amanda Eggert / MTFP

Bill to Support Utah in ‘Landmark Public Land Lawsuit’ Receives Hearing

For the Benefit and Enjoyment of the Billionaires

Attorney General Knudsen Reminds Montanans to Protect Genetic Data Following DNA Testing Company’s Bankruptcy Announcement

EMILYs List Sets Ambitious Course to Flip U.S. House in 2026

Montana Has a Health Care Workforce Shortage; These Bills Aim to Address It

Montana Senate Can’t Muster Enough Votes to Punish Former President Ellsworth

‘Personhood’ Amendment Advances, Despite Abortion Rights Initiative

Citizen Grand Jury Bill Fails on House Floor

Cattle Committee Bill Gets Robust Hearing in Senate Agricultural Committee

Auditor Clears Regier of All ‘Waste, Fraud and Abuse’ Allegations

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis Visits Helena to Push for Balanced Federal Budget

Artwork for The Russell was on display at the C.M. Russell Museum for a month prior to the auction. The longtime practice gives the public, and potential buyers, the chance to inspect the works. Credit: Matt Hudson / MTFP

Running a Storied Auction in Russell Country

One of the guard towers that dotted the Heart Mountain camp in Wyoming. In the distance, a brick smokestack can be seen. It is one of the few other parts of the camp that still remain. It was part of the hospital and infirmiry there. (Photo by Darrell Ehrlick of the Daily Montanan)

As the President Invokes Alien Enemies Act, a Museum is Dedicated to Sharing the Stories

'Signalgate' Group Chat Revealed Precise Attack Timeline, Surveillance of Target

Looming X-date for U.S. default on the debt projected to arrive this summer

U.S. Supreme Court in 7-2 Ruling Upholds Biden Administration Regulation on Ghost Guns

Trump Signs Broad Elections Order Requiring Proof of Citizenship

Bipartisan U.S. House Duo Seeks to Upgrade FEMA to Cabinet Membership