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In focus: The best images from the Montana Standard last week

A collection of the best images from the cameras of Montana Standard photographers last week:

Mason Walks ponders on an answer while working in his workbook in Mrs. Kelly’s second grade class at West Elementary School in Butte on March 10. / MEGAN NIELSEN, Montana Standard

Jim Daily, who was named this year’s grand marshal for the St. Patrick's Day Parade, poses for a portrait with his wife, Mitzi, at their home in Butte on Wednesday. / MEGAN NIELSEN, Montana Standard

From left, Russell Cleveland, Ryan Busse, Matt Rains and Sam Forstag during a debate between Democratic candidates for Montana’s western congressional district at the Mother Lode Theatre in Butte on March 10. / MEGAN NIELSEN, Montana Standard

Clouds engulf the East Ridge behind a view of Walkerville on March 12. High winds and snow were possible as Butte remains under a winter storm warning. / MEGAN NIELSEN, Montana Standard

The Montana Tech women’s basketball team stands together for a blessing from Father Patrick Beretta, pastor of St. Patrick and the Immaculate Conception parishes, before they leave for the NAIA Women's Basketball Tournament on Montana Tech's Campus in Butte on March 11. / MEGAN NIELSEN, Montana Standard

Sam Forstag speaks during a debate between Democratic candidates for Montana’s western congressional district at the Mother Lode Theatre in Butte on March 10. / MEGAN NIELSEN, Montana Standard

Students work on computers in Kotie Dunmire’s financial literacy class at Butte High School in Butte on March 10. / MEGAN NIELSEN, Montana Standard

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