A fire has destroyed a barn at the Miracle of America Museum in Polson which showcases military artifacts old agricultural and industrial equipment and other pieces of American history. More from Northern News Network’s Eric Young. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-07_637.mp3
Conservation Group Announces Re-Brand
The Montana Wilderness Association one of the country’s oldest grassroots conservation groups is changing its name to Wild Montana and also broadening its mission. One of its newest members Andrew McKean is also on the board of directors. He lives on the prairie in northwestern Montana. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/...
DEQ Warns Of Harmful Algae Blooms In Montana Waters
The Montana Department of Environmental Quality is advising those visiting Montana lakes and reservoirs to be on the lookout for harmful algae bloom a type of bacteria that grows in freshwater systems. It can severely sicken humans and kill pets and livestock if ingested. Department Water Quality Specialist Hannah Riedl on where they are commo...
Senator Tester Visits Local Business Impacted By American Rescue Plan Act
Senator Jon Tester visited the Oddfellow Inn and Farm this week while in Helena discussing the impact of the America Rescue Plan on the community. Co-owner of the Oddfellow Paul Mabie talked about the impact federal relief aid has had on his business. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-04_1237.mp3
Governor Gianforte Comments On Latest Unemployment Rate
The Unemployment rate is low in Montana. Perspective from Governor Greg Gianforte. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/6-04_837.mp3
CARES ACT Funds Provide New Digital Infrastructure To BlackFeet Tribe
Access to the digital world requires quality internet service. There are 10,000 people living on the Blackfeet reservation. According to the Bureau of Indian Affairs less than half of the reservation has standard broadband access according to the Bureau of Indian Affairs. Included in the CARES Act passed last year was $38.6 million for the Bla...
Public Service Commission Members May Be Removed Following Audit
Following a Legislative audit that found falsified financial records at the Montana Public Service Commission, former PSC chairman Greg Jergeson wrote to Governor Greg Gianforte Tuesday about a never before used law that allows Montana’s governor to remove PSC members who violate the law. Jergeson said the falsified documents justify determini...
Piano Pat Honored By Senator Daines
Patricia Sponheim, better known as Piano Pat, entertained crowds at the Sip ’n Dip tiki bar in downtown Great Falls for more than 50 years until she passed away May 4th at age 86. Thursday, Senator Steve Daines presented her daughter Danelle and Sandy the owner of the Sip ’n Dip with a tribute in the congressional record honoring her life. htt...
KIDS COUNT Montana Report Highlights Child Care Needs
A new report done by KIDS COUNT Montana lays out challenges parents face when securing child care in Montana. According to the report Montana averages just one child care slot for every three kids under the age of six. It also found the average wage for a childcare worker was just under $11 an hour, or about $23,000 a year. According to MTN Ne...
Microplastics Found In Yellowstone
Research has shown microplastics have invaded the Yellowstone ecosystem showing up in the aquatic food chain and in the stomachs of lake and cutthroat trout. On Voices of Montana Wednesday, Haley Glassic, a PHD candidate at Montana State University and a scientist with the Montana Cooperative Fisheries Research Unit explained how dangerous thi...