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More than 2,000 boat inspections for invasive species performed over holiday weekend

HELENA – Although the weather wasn't ideal for outdoor recreation, aquatic invasive species stations around the state conducted more than 2,000 inspections over the Memorial Day weekend. So far this year, FWP and its partners have inspected 14,000 watercraft, 21 of which were musselfouled.

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Forsyth Babe Ruth team takes MC tourney

The Forsyth Babe Ruth team traveled to Miles City for a three-day tournament held over the Memorial Day weekend at Connors Stadium. The tournament consisted of six teams. Forsyth took the field against; Rotary (8-5), Kiwanis (7-6), Colstrip (3-4), Big Sky (8-7) and came home with the Championship Trophy. Congratulations team on bringing home the hardware and keep up the good work. Pictured are Coach Barry Bidwell, Garrett Nichols, Arrow Yazzie, Elijah McMillian, Wyatt Nichols, Eric Haus, Preston McGregor, Cara Wright, Taven Schenk, Katie Wright, Brian Bidwell, Elizabeth Quinlan, Coach Mike McGregor, Connor Schultz, Gabe Vasquez. Missing from the weekend excitement: Elijah Stewart, Kaden Schiffer, and Coach Kenton Stradinger. Submitted Photo

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Group seeks applications for heifer program

Billings – The opportunity for kids to get started in the cattle industry is knocking, and loudly. Applications for the NILE Merit Heifer program are now available for the 2022-2023 year.

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Filllies track team takes 2nd in state

Members and coaches of the Colstrip Fillie track team pose with their 2nd place trophy from the state meet. Submitted Photo

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Usher and Rosendale cruise to wins; Hein takes commissioner nomination

House District 40 representative Barry Usher soundly defeated HD 39 representative Geraldine Custer of Forsyth Tuesday in the Republican Primary to succeed term-limited Duane Ankney of Colstrip as District 20 State Senator, according to results from the Montana Secretary of State’s office.

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Cool, wet conditions improve snowpack and delay spring runoff

BOZEMAN – April marked the start of a major weather pattern change which brought much needed precipitation to Montana, and while April was a wet month, May was even wetter in certain areas.

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Montana Dateline

June 3, 1865

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Life With Lois

Many days in May come with memories, such as Mother’s Day and Memorial Day. In our family it was also called Birthday Month because half of my family on both sides of the tree have been born in May, or at least it seemed like it.