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Research spending doubles over past decade at UM

MISSOULA – “Being a Native journalist, you know you’re going to cover those kinds of stories,” said University of Montana alumna Luella Brien, “You

MISSOULA – “Being a Native journalist, you know you’re going to cover those kinds of stories,” said University of Montana alumna Luella Brien, “You

Four Points Press is the digital reporting wing of Four Points Media, Inc., founded by Luella Brien, who also serves as editor-in-chief.

She embraces the opportunity to expand local journalism with her students

Luella Brien initially wanted to be a school teacher, but never thought she'd be one after taking a different career path. Shortly after graduating high school, she pivoted from education to pursue journalism.

Luella Brien initially wanted to be a school teacher, but never thought she'd be one after taking a different career path. Shortly after graduating high school, she pivoted from education to pursue journalism.

Amid a waning interest in student journalism statewide, Luella Brien is hoping to build a school journalism program focused on Native news at Lodge Grass High School.

A $100,000 grant changes what the future looks like for Four Points Press, its founder says.

After 20 years of reporting for print media, area journalist Luella Brien has started her own digital news outlet that covers the Crow Indian Reservation and surrounding areas.