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Do you live in one of the states with the shortest lifespan? See where it ranks among all 50, according to data.

Do you live in one of the states with the shortest lifespan? See where it ranks among all 50, according to data.

States with the shortest lifespans According to a report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention released in January 2026, American life expectancy has reached an all-time high. The average lifespan across the entire population in 2024 was 79 years, an increase of 0.6 years from 2023

Montana’s 2027 American Indian Caucus could be the biggest yet

Montana’s 2027 American Indian Caucus could be the biggest yet

If seven Native American candidates win their elections for the state House and Senate in November, the Montana Legislature’s American Indian Caucus could be the biggest yet. Montana’s American Indian Caucus is an organized group of Native American lawmakers who work together to advance legislation they say is

Universities returning Native American remains and artifacts isn’t just about physical objects – it’s about dignity and justice

Universities returning Native American remains and artifacts isn’t just about physical objects – it’s about dignity and justice

Many universities and museums in the U.S. have long held Native American burial artifacts, other sacred objects and even human remains. Most of these collections were acquired in the late 19th and 20th centuries. They came from grave excavations, anthropological research and other practices carried out without the consent

Democratic primary candidates for House seats, Senate, take questions in capital debate

Democratic primary candidates for House seats, Senate, take questions in capital debate

The Montana Democratic Party held three forums for its federal office candidates Sunday, April 12, at the Helena Avenue Theater in the state capital. Retired journalist (and Montana Free Press board member) Mike Dennison moderated the events, which involved Democratic candidates for the state’s two U.S. House districts

Complaint filed against AMA Foundation for racially discriminatory scholarships

(The Center Square) – Medical group Do No Harm filed a complaint with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) against the American Medical Association Foundation, questioning whether the organization should lose its tax-exempt status due to several racially-discriminatory scholarships it offers. Do No Harm Chief Medical Officer Kurt Miceli told

'Celebrate our life': Montana State powwow celebrates and preserves Indigenous heritage

Colorful regalia filled the stands of the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse on Friday night. Aunties adjusted jewelry and pinned feathers into the hair of younger girls. Men made sure their headdresses were on tight. The call for all dancers to make their way to the floor for the Grand Entry saw

50th annual powwow to take place in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse this weekend

50th annual powwow to take place in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse this weekend

This weekend, the American Indian Council (AIC) will host MSU’s 50th Annual AIC Powwow in the Brick Breeden Fieldhouse — a milestone event celebrating Indigenous culture, community and continuity. For Indigenous communities across the U.S., powwows are not just social gatherings, according to Michaiah Pease, an environmental engineering student