Editorial

Dogs in the cemetery

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Rosendale the real deal

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Dudik for atty. general

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Serving our nation’s veterans as they served us

There is no better way to honor those who died in service to our country than to ensure we provide benefits and services earned by their brothers and sisters in arms. This has never mattered more than this Memorial Day—unlike any other in our nation’s history. Nearly 100,000 Americans have died due to the COVID-19 pandemic, including hundreds of veterans who returned from wars abroad only to face another battle here at home.

Farmer aid program will help many, but is designed to help largest farmers most

In approving a $9.5 billion agriculture relief package in March, Congress asked the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to use the funds to support producers, including livestock, specialty crops and local food producers.

Time OuT WiTh LOis

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It must have been there all the time. Or…or God just happened to do a miracle on my TV. The latter is my choice as of now.

Gianforte, Rosendale abandon rural Montana

Before the coronavirus outbreak took hold, rural Montana was struggling. The ongoing trade war was undercutting farmers’ already narrow margins, and our health care systems were struggling to meet growing demand. And then COVID-19 happened.

Making Connections

Yes, I am still in Nevada. I am hoping to be home within a couple of weeks if all goes well. In the meantime, I quilted until my sewing machine broke down. I sorted through and organized all of my pictures. I filled my brothers’ freezer with baked goods. We pitch horseshoes almost every day and play dice several times a day. I have lost count of the number of books I finished and I have watched several movies that I’ve either missed over the years or that I love and don’t mind watching again and again! There are social things that I miss, but as far as I know all of my friends and loved ones are healthy and safe. Life is good!

State well-prepared to stage secure election by mail

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Love and loss in the time of Covid-19

Last summer when we lost our neighbor Ken Popelka, every pew was full during the service at St. Matthews Lutheran Church. My husband and I got seats on folding chairs in the lobby, and more chairs were set up for latecomers once the military honor guard procession was done.