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Rocky Mountain College welcomes OT leader Dr. Paula Kitzenberg

Rocky Mountain College welcomes OT leader Dr. Paula Kitzenberg

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Rocky Mountain College welcomes Dr. Paula Kitzenberg, a pioneer of Montana’s first OT program, to its fully in-person Occupational Therapy Doctorate faculty.

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Rocky Mountain College welcomes OT educator Paula Kitzenberg

Rocky Mountain College welcomes OT educator Paula Kitzenberg

  • Rocky Mountain College

Dr. Paula Kitzenberg, a leader in Montana occupational therapy education, joins Rocky Mountain College’s fully in-person OTD program to teach and mentor students.

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NorthWestern Energy shares Oliver the osprey with students

NorthWestern Energy shares Oliver the osprey with students

  • NorthWestern Energy

NorthWestern Energy employees read “Oliver the Osprey” to Yellowstone County third-graders, promoting avian conservation and the company’s Avian Protection Plan.

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NorthWestern Energy shares Oliver the osprey with Yellowstone County students

NorthWestern Energy shares Oliver the osprey with Yellowstone County students

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NorthWestern Energy employees read “Oliver the Osprey” to Yellowstone County third-graders, promoting avian conservation and the company’s Avian Protection Plan.

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NorthWestern Energy shares Oliver the osprey with students

NorthWestern Energy shares Oliver the osprey with students

  • NorthWestern Energy

NorthWestern Energy staff read “Oliver the Osprey” to Yellowstone County third-graders, teaching avian conservation and promoting the company’s Avian Protection Plan.

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Usda approves Gianforte waiver restricting SNAP junk food

Usda approves Gianforte waiver restricting SNAP junk food

  • Montana

USDA approved Montana’s request to restrict SNAP purchases by banning soft drinks, candy, and junk food to promote healthier, nutrition-focused food choices.

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New ZooMontana license plates available for motorists

New ZooMontana license plates available for motorists

  • ZooMontana

ZooMontana debuts a new black license plate featuring an emerging tiger, available at vehicle renewal for a fee, supporting about $25,000 in annual revenue.

Being bear aware helps avoid conflicts in Montana

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Montana residents and visitors can reduce bear conflicts by securing food and other attractants, protecting livestock, and following safety steps during encounters.

Fall moisture and mild winter boost mule deer in southeast Montana

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Aerial surveys show mule deer numbers in southeast Montana’s Region 7 rising for a third year, with strong fawn recruitment but totals still below average.

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NorthWestern Energy shares Oliver the osprey with students

NorthWestern Energy shares Oliver the osprey with students

    NorthWestern Energy employees read “Oliver the Osprey” to Yellowstone County third-graders, promoting avian conservation and the company’s Avian Protection Plan.

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    NorthWestern Energy shares Oliver the osprey with Yellowstone County students

    NorthWestern Energy shares Oliver the osprey with Yellowstone County students

      NorthWestern Energy employees read “Oliver the Osprey” to Yellowstone County third-graders, promoting avian conservation and the company’s Avian Protection Plan.

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      NorthWestern Energy shares Oliver the osprey with students

      NorthWestern Energy shares Oliver the osprey with students

        NorthWestern Energy staff read “Oliver the Osprey” to Yellowstone County third-graders, teaching avian conservation and promoting the company’s Avian Protection Plan.

        Recent spring surveys show mule deer gains in northeast Montana

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        Spring 2026 aerial surveys show mule deer numbers and fawn recruitment rising across Region 6 in northeast Montana, signaling recovery from 2024 lows.

        FWP and Fort Belknap to host bear aware meeting

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        Montana FWP and Fort Belknap Fish and Wildlife will host a May 27 public bear awareness meeting in Fort Belknap, covering safety, conflict reduction and bear spray use.

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        Usda approves Gianforte waiver restricting SNAP junk food

        Usda approves Gianforte waiver restricting SNAP junk food

        • Montana

        USDA approved Montana’s request to restrict SNAP purchases by banning soft drinks, candy, and junk food to promote healthier, nutrition-focused food choices.

        Provided
        New ZooMontana license plates available for motorists

        New ZooMontana license plates available for motorists

        • ZooMontana

        ZooMontana debuts a new black license plate featuring an emerging tiger, available at vehicle renewal for a fee, supporting about $25,000 in annual revenue.

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        Anonymous scholarship helps Indigenous MSUB students stay enrolled

        Anonymous scholarship helps Indigenous MSUB students stay enrolled

        • Montana State University Billings

        An anonymous donor is funding the Indigenous Community Impact Scholarship at MSU Billings, offering $1,000–$5,000 awards to eligible Indigenous juniors, seniors, and graduate students.

        FWP Becoming an Outdoors Woman offers paddlefish workshop

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        • Montana Fish Wildlife parks

        Montana FWP will host a two-day beginner paddlefish-snagging workshop in Miles City June 6-7, with licensing requirements and registration opening May 16.

        Temporary restrictions at Whitebird and Swinging Bridge FAS

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        • Montana Fish Wildlife parks

        Temporary walk-in access at Whitebird FAS and day-use only rules at Swinging Bridge FAS aim to manage increased Stillwater River recreation through July 23, 2026.

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