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Not all Montana Republicans favor more intrusive government. That’s why there is now an eMail forum for Republican Liberty Caucus (RLC) members and supporters that live in Montana. The goal of this forum is to help better communicate and coordinate RLC events, thus strengthening the network of pro-LIBERTY Republicans in Montana.
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Looks like lots of places in Montana will get their first real blast of winter-like weather today, tonight, and tomorrow, along with some snow. Here in Great Falls, we’re expecting a few inches of the fluffy stuff and temps dropping into the teens for the first time of the season. So: are you ready for [...]

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Another Montanan has been killed in action while serving in Iraq…35-year old Petty Officer Second Class Charles Komppa, and three others, died from what the Pentagon called “enemy action” while conducting combat operations in Iraq’s Anbar province. Komppa served as a Seabee with the Third Naval Construction Regiment, and was with the Naval Mobile [...]

The Masthead is “where the writers are” in the Missoula area. This publication is designed to offer a much-needed resource, haven, and stage for the writers of our great mountain town. Missoulians always seem to be saying, “There sure are a lot of writers in this town,”—and they’re not wrong—but being one of the thousands [...]

A few days ago the BBC Reporters Blog linked to GreaterFalls.com as part of a discussion about the US Senate race between Jon Tester and Conrad Burns. Yesterday I received an e-mail from one of the editors at BBC:
Dear David:
I am writing to you from the BBC News website. You emailed our mid-terms blog [...]

Bozeman Blogger Bash – an opportunity for bloggers (and blog readers) to meet up
Where: Mackenzie River Pizza, Main St., Bozeman
When: Nov. 11 (Saturday), starting at 5:30 pm (come when you like…)
(I talked to the hostess at MRP recently. She recommended having a few people arrive before 6 pm, which is when the rush starts. So, [...]

Over in the United Kingdon, the BBC is talking about America’s 2006 mid-term elections on their “Reporters” blog, and our very own Montana senate race is getting some “buzz” thanks to Tester’s rather unique hairstyle.

The contest: the funniest (or wickedest?) photoshopped image of either Conrad Burns or Jon Tester. Send your best “altered image” of either Burns or Tester (or both) to me at david AT greaterfalls.com before midnight on Halloween, and I’ll post all entries for judging. The prize: any item from the Big Sky Blog [...]

Everyone’s favorite “Parts Runner, Short Order Gourmet Chef, Seamstress, Gardener, Laundress, Collector of too many things to mention, Tractor Operator” has finally moved to her very own place – go visit Karbon Kounty Moos at her new digs!

The Weekly Standard has an interesting article that profiles Jon Tester and provides some analysis of how Montana is turning “purple” – not red enough to be called Republican, not blue enough to be called Democrat. The possible creation of a “new breed” of Democrats is mentioned, too, as well as a nod to Governor [...]

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    Montana Commissioner of Securities and Insurance Monica Lindeen announced on Monday the issuance of a cease and desist order and notice of proposed agency action against Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing, Inc. for allegedly operating a pyramid scheme. The actions allege that Fortune Hi-Tech Marketing (FHTM) recruited thousands of Montanans with deceptive claims that […]
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    A restaurant in Kalispell caught fire on Saturday, leaving $250,000 worth of damage in its wake.The Kalispell Fire Department responded to a 911 call at Famous Dave's Restaurant on on U.S. Highway 93 North on Saturday night at 9:41 p.m.Fire officials say that by the time they arrived on scene, everyone had been evacuated. An employee saw smoke in a mech […]
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  • Belgrade resident Wolery sentenced for attempted sexual exploitation of teen
    The United States Attorney’s Office announced on Thursday that Rayne Allen Wolery, a 30-year-old resident of Belgrade, was sentenced in a Helena courtroom to a term of 180 months in prison, supervised release for 10 years, and forfeiture of computer and cell phone. Wolery was sentenced in connection with his guilty plea to attempted sexual exploitation of ch […]
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    The state's seasonally adjusted unemployment rate increased slightly by 0.1 points in January to 6.8% while the national unemployment rate fell from 10% to 9.7% in January."The U.S. economy showed positive Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth in the second half of 2009, but employment growth lags behind a recovery in GDP," says Labor Commission […]
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  • Sarah Palin returning to Montana for teen fundraiser
    Former Alaska Governor and vice-presidential nominee Sarah Palin is making another trip to the Treasure State.Palin will be in Missoula on September 12 for a fundraiser for an organization called Teen Challenge;the faith-based organization helps teens deal with life's problems by teaching them Christian values.Money raised during the event will go towar […]

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