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Anna Lee “Anna Lee” Erickson

Anna Lee “Anna Lee” Erickson

Anna Lee Erickson, lovingly known as “Anna Lee,” was born on January 30, 1928, and was raised in Bole and Choteau, Montana. She passed peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories with family and friends. Anna Lee was the daughter of Walter Dauwalder and Irene (Jackson) Dauwalder. She graduated

Kevin Joseph Thorn

Kevin Joseph Thorn

Kevin Joseph Thorn, age 57, passed away on February 15, 2026. Born on December 31, 1968, in Passaic, New Jersey, Kevin grew up in Fairfield, Montana, where he developed the strong character that would define his life. He earned his nursing degree from Montana State University immediately after high school

Republican officials heap praise on Zinke after announcement, Dems see an opening

Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke's bombshell announcement that he won't seek reelection drew praise from conservatives and a couple jeers from his would-be Democratic challengers. Zinke, a stalwart of Montana Republican politics for the 12 years, cited surgeries related to his military service as

Copper caper: Anaconda duo arrested for alleged theft of 400-pound anode, meth possession

Copper caper: Anaconda duo arrested for alleged theft of 400-pound anode, meth possession

ANACONDA — The December theft of the historic copper anode left many Anaconda residents sad and fuming. There was mystery too. The anode, a product of the copper smelting process, was said to weigh between 400 and 500 pounds. It had been displayed for years outside the Anaconda Chamber of Commerce

As university students cite censorship concerns, lawmakers weigh legislation on the topic

Members of an interim legislative committee heard from seven university students Monday about what they described as censorship issues on campus, and discussed possible remedies — including legislation that could lead to litigation. The hearing took place Monday before the Civil Rights Violations and Censorship by Montana University System Committee. One

Radio host Aaron Flint, Dr. Al Olszewski launch bids after Rep. Ryan Zinke bows out

Republican U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke said Monday he would not seek reelection, an unexpected turn of events in the race to represent Montana's western congressional district. Minutes after Zinke's announcement, Al Olszewski, chair of the Flathead County Republican Central Committee, told the Montana State News

Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen to run for Montana Congress

Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen to run for Montana Congress

HELENA, Mont. -Montana Secretary of State Christi Jacobsen (R) announced that she would seek his office just one day after Congressman Ryan Zinke (R) announced he would retire leaving his seat open. She confirmed to NonStop Local that she would be making the run. This comes on the heels of