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For many Montanans, the Badger-Two Medicine is synonymous with one of the most significant grassroots conservation successes in recent decades. That story is about Blackfeet tribal traditionalists, political leaders, and conservation groups coming together to defeat oil and gas leases in one undeveloped expanse of wilderness in Montana. Now, the coalition faces thorny questions — what does long-term protection and management of the Badger look like, and who gets to decide?

For many Montanans, the Badger-Two Medicine is synonymous with one of the most significant grassroots conservation successes in recent decades. That story is about Blackfeet tribal traditionalists, political leaders, and conservation groups coming together to defeat oil and gas leases in one undeveloped expanse of wilderness in Montana. Now, the coalition faces thorny questions — what does long-term protection and management of the Badger look like, and who gets to decide?

That shortage has forced suppliers to raise prices, and there's a high likelihood if you check your bill, you have a higher bill than you did last winter.

Rochester Gas and Electric is urging its customers to ask for help if they’re straining under utility bills the company admits are skyrocketing.

Rochester Gas and Electric is urging its customers to ask for help if they’re straining under utility bills the company admits are skyrocketing.