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What's happening with the glaciers in the Mission Mountains?
A listener is curious about how glaciers are faring in the south end of the Mission Mountains, those big peaks you can see from Highway 93 on the Flathead Reservation. Learn more about them now, on The Big Why.
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How does winter snowpack affect summer wildfires?
As summer heats up in Montana, so does wildfire season. This raises the question, does winter snowpack really correlate to the severity of the wildfire season? And what does a 'normal' fire season mean?
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Is passenger rail on track to return to Montana?
One of Montana's passenger rail systems has been out of commission for decades, but some residents want to restore it across the southern part of the state. A listener wants to know what's been happening with those efforts. Is more train travel in Montana's future? Learn more in this episode of the Big Why.
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Sights and sounds from the Kyiyo Pow Wow
The 56th annual Kyiyo Pow Wow took place in Missoula over the weekend. MTPR’s Victoria Traxler has more on the sights, sounds and significance of the event.
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Child care and education
It's week 16 of the 69th Legislature is kicking off week 15. Lawmakers have been talking about proposals to improve access to child care and teacher pay. This is 'The Session', a look at the policy and politics inside the Montana statehouse.
The agriculture industry is squeezed on all sides. Options for state aid are limited
The agriculture industry is facing acute challenges: high input costs, tariffs, and a lack of federal support. The state faces limitations as it tries to help. MTPR’s Victoria Traxler spoke with Montana Department of Agriculture Director Jillien Streit to learn more.
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Briefs: Glacier park reservations to end; Izaak Walton Inn to close; Rail merger raises concerns
Briefs: Glacier National Park is ending its ticketed entry system this summer; A merger between two major freight-rail companies has drawn concerns from rail-dependent states, including Montana; A historic resort near Glacier National Park is slated to close operations in March.
Briefs: Hunting access landowner programs; Licensing reform task force
Landowners in the state can now apply for 2026 hunting access programs through Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks. The first meeting for the state’s Licensing Reform Task Force took place in Helena Tuesday.
Briefs: ACLU sues Trump Administration; Montana Tech Chancellor candidate withdraws
The ACLU is suing the Trump Administration for withholding grant funds from family planning clinics, including 20 providers in Montana. Karen Marrongelle announced her withdrawal from becoming the next Chancellor of Montana Tech.
Briefs: Lab-grown meat ban; Grizzly bear activity closure
Gov. Greg Gianforte Tuesday signed into law a bill banning production and sale of lab-grown meat in Montana. A fishing access site located along the upper Yellowstone River has been temporarily closed due to increased grizzly bear activity.
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