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Officials with the American Red Cross are reporting the lowest number of blood donors nationwide in 20 years following a 7,000-unit shortfall in blood donations between Christmas and New Year’s Day.

Collaborative Housing Solutions of Northwest Montana is seeking volunteers to assist in handing out its annual Point-in-Time survey, which helps get an accurate count of the area’s homeless population.

Have you ever dreamed of striking it rich!? Minnesota DNR has reported significant gold findings on this state forest land and other places.

Have you ever dreamed of striking it rich!? Minnesota DNR has reported significant gold findings on this state forest land and other places.

Have you ever dreamed of striking it rich!? Minnesota DNR has reported significant gold findings on this state forest land and other places.

The 2023 Legislature delivered a package of bills that reform Montana’s land-use codes with an eye toward fixing the state’s housing crisis. The legislation was a top priority for Gov. Greg Gianforte and his mandate to cut so-called red tape that stymies new development.

Multiple schools in Montana announced closures and delays due to dangerous winter weather conditions Friday morning.

From its inception in 1899, the Flathead Lake Biological Station was known as the “Sentinel,” or guardian, of the lake. For researchers working in the facility today, that sentiment still holds true.

Some local services were closed and events canceled Thursday as a major winter storm loaded with gusting winds and heavy snow created dangerous driving conditions.

Multiple schools in Montana announced closures and delays due to dangerous winter weather conditions Friday morning.