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Keila Szpaller Daily Montanan

Keep ‘roadless rule’ in place, former Forest Service officials say

Keep ‘roadless rule’ in place, former Forest Service officials say

ROCK CREEK — Punch more roads through the forest, and you’ll get more people starting fires, fewer bull trout and an even heftier maintenance bill. Keep the 2001 Roadless Rule in place, and you’ll ensure elk have a healthy habitat, and you’ll still be able to reduce wildfire

University of Montana announces enrollment gain, with search for new president underway

MISSOULA — Enrollment is up at the University of Montana as “outstanding” candidates submit applications to be the flagship’s new president. UM announced this week its spring enrollment is up 3% more than last spring, with 11,123 students enrolled. A news release said it’s the fifth year in