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8:52

Why hasn't Montana sent a woman to Congress in 80...

Montana News ·

2026/04/23

There are many reasons why no woman has been elected to federal office in Montana since Jeannette Rankin. But it largely begins with deeply rooted beliefs about where women belong and who should have power. Montana women say the challenges Rankin had to overcome are still largely present today. Learn more from them on this episode of The Big Why.

5:43

Q&A: Troy Downing, Republican eastern district U.S....

Montana News ·

2026/04/23

MTPR is interviewing candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar speaks with Troy Downing, a Republican running for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat.

3:52

What does climate change in Montana look like? This...

Montana News ·

2026/04/23

Snowpack in the West typically reaches its peak in early April but that hasn’t happened this year. Drought persists, setting up conditions for wildfires and low water supply. This warm, snowless winter points to a warming climate and trouble for Montana farmers.

1:37

Proposal would use state funds to boost education...

Montana News ·

2026/04/23

Education nonprofits and advocates say the state isn’t investing enough in Montana’s schools. Earlier this month, they proposed a $1.7 billion plan to state lawmakers that would boost education funding.

2:06

Olszewski, Flint face-off in GOP U.S. House debate

Montana News ·

2026/04/23

Two candidates competing for the GOP nomination in Montana’s western congressional district met for a debate in Bozeman Tuesday.

5:35

Q&A: Brian Miller Democratic eastern district U.S....

Montana News ·

2026/04/21

MTPR is interviewing with candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar speaks with Brian Miller, a Democrat running for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat.

2:03

Democrats in Senate race sound-off on widening wealth...

Montana News ·

2026/04/21

Democrats competing for Montana’s open U.S. Senate seat met on the debate stage for the first time in Helena. The widening wealth gap is one of the top issues in they discussed.

5:47

Program seeks to expand in-state options for youth...

Montana News ·

2026/04/21

Montana has one of the highest youth suicide rates in the U.S. The kind of psychiatric care kids need after a suicide attempt isn’t always available in-state. Many families are forced to send their child to a facility across the country. A new program near Bozeman hopes to make that less common.

Democrats running for U.S. House debate health care,...

Montana News ·

2026/04/20

Democrats seeking their party's nomination for the state's U.S. House seats met in Helena last weekend to debate. The eastern district candidates covered many issues, including how they each plan to address health care costs. In the western district debate, candidates traded sharp criticisms over union backing and 'dark money.'

1:20

New community center gives Rocky Boy's youth a place...

Montana News ·

2026/04/20

Youth on the Rocky Boy's Reservation now have a new hub to learn, play and even receive health care. Doors to the The Good Life Lodge opened in late March after 5 years of work.

13:58

Democrats dump on unions; Republican resentment...

Montana News ·

2026/04/17

A Democratic candidate drops out of the race after allegations of sexual abuse. Rep. Ryan Zinke criticizes President Trump and a Republican candidate. And Democratic House candidates take swipes over dark money and data centers.

5:24

Q&A: Al Olszewski, Republican western district U.S....

Montana News ·

2026/04/17

MTPR is interviewing candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Shaylee Ragar Ragar spoke with Al Olszewski, a Republican running for Montana's western U.S. House seat.

5:40

Q&A: Christi Jacobsen, Republican western district...

Montana News ·

2026/04/17

MTPR is interviewing candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Shaylee speaks with Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen, a Republican running for Montana's western district U.S. House seat.

5:25

Q&A: Ray Curtis, Republican western district U.S....

Montana News ·

2026/04/17

MTPR is interviewing candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Austin Amestoy speaks with Ray Curtis, a Republican running for Montana's western U.S. House seat.

5:32

Q&A: Sam Lux, Democratic eastern district U.S. House...

Montana News ·

2026/04/17

MTPR is interviewing candidates running for federal office in 2026. MTPR's Victoria Traxler speaks with Sam Lux, a Democrat running for Montana's eastern U.S. House seat.

1:38

Windy Boy exits U.S. House race amid allegations of...

Montana News ·

2026/04/17

State Senator and U.S. House candidate Jonathan Windy Boy is accused of sexual abuse and has suspended his campaign, according to the Montana Democratic Party.

5:29

Montana PBS Reports IMPACT: The rise of tenants...

Montana News ·

2026/04/17

A spike in rent across Montana during the pandemic coincided with the rise of tenants unions in the state. These organizations of renters have sought solutions from property managers for rent hikes and maintenance backlogs, among other issues. Montana PBS reporter Matthew Standal joined MTPR’s Austin Amestoy with more.

1:24

University of Montana hires new president

Montana News ·

2026/04/17

Montana University System officials have unanimously agreed to hire Jeremiah Shinn as the University of Montana’s next president.

4:46

What the Forest Service restructuring means for Montana

Montana News ·

2026/04/17

The Trump administration plans to drastically restructure the U.S. Forest Service. The agency manages millions of acres across more than 150 national forests. MTPR's Sheri Quinn spoke with Rob Chaney, author and reporter at Mountain Journal, about what the reorganization spells for Montana and wildfire management.

1:36

Schools return to levies to address budget shortfalls.

Montana News ·

2026/04/16

Some Montana schools are seeking levies to fund staff salaries and mounting technology expenses

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