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Montanans Want More Solar, Natural Gas Development, Less Interested in New Coal Plants

The poll results on Montana’s energy mix come as politicians and policymakers grapple with surging electricity demand spurred by investment in artificial intelligence and the data centers that support it.

by Amanda Eggert March 3, 2026March 3, 2026

BLM Nominee Talks Land Sales, Local Management in Senate Confirmation Hearing

BLM Nominee Talks Land Sales, Local Management in Senate Confirmation Hearing

by Amanda Eggert February 26, 2026March 3, 2026

CWD Spreading in Montana: Will Deer and Elk Populations Decline as a Result?

CWD Spreading in Montana: Will Deer and Elk Populations Decline as a Result?

by Amanda Eggert February 25, 2026March 3, 2026

Snowmobiler Dies in Avalanche Near Montana-Idaho Border

Snowmobiler Dies in Avalanche Near Montana-Idaho Border

by Amanda Eggert, Montana Free Press February 23, 2026February 24, 2026

Congressional Democrats Warn Interior Dept. Wildfire Plan Lacks Details

Congressional Democrats Warn Interior Dept. Wildfire Plan Lacks Details

by Robert Chaney February 19, 2026February 24, 2026

‘Dolce Far Niente’: Coming Home

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‘Dolce Far Niente’: Coming Home

by Susan Marsh February 18, 2026February 18, 2026

SERIES: Faces of Climate

Receding Glaciers: Jonathan Marquis Bears Witness

by Keely Larson February 6, 2026February 11, 2026

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Growth, Tourism and Gravel Collide in Yellowstone’s Northern Gateway

Growth, Tourism and Gravel Collide in Yellowstone’s Northern Gateway

by Nick Mott February 13, 2026February 13, 2026

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Daines Gains Federal Support to Strip Wilderness Potential From Montana Sites

Daines Gains Federal Support to Strip Wilderness Potential From Montana Sites

by Robert Chaney February 12, 2026February 18, 2026

Feds Punt Grizzly Final Rule Deadline to December

Feds Punt Grizzly Final Rule Deadline to December

by Robert Chaney February 5, 2026February 5, 2026

Volunteers Pick up Forest Service Slack in Wake of Federal Cuts

Volunteers Pick up Forest Service Slack in Wake of Federal Cuts

by Robert Chaney January 22, 2026January 27, 2026

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Warming Summers Force Early Fishing Closures. Yellowstone is Making a Shift.

Warming Summers Force Early Fishing Closures. Yellowstone is Making a Shift.

by Robert Chaney February 10, 2026February 11, 2026

Wolverine Advocates Sue FWS for Missing ESA Deadline. Are Grizzlies Next?

Wolverine Advocates Sue FWS for Missing ESA Deadline. Are Grizzlies Next?

by Robert Chaney January 28, 2026January 31, 2026

The Wild Revelations from a Forgotten Camera Trap

The Wild Revelations from a Forgotten Camera Trap

by Katie O'Reilly January 21, 2026January 21, 2026

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Siphoning Luxury out of the ‘Quiet Side of the Tetons’

Siphoning Luxury out of the ‘Quiet Side of the Tetons’

by Brigid Mander February 8, 2026February 9, 2026

MoJo Book Club: Hillary Rosner’s ‘Roam’

MoJo Book Club: Hillary Rosner’s ‘Roam’

by Mountain Journal February 3, 2026February 5, 2026

An AI for an Eye

An AI for an Eye

by Robert Chaney January 23, 2026January 28, 2026

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From the Hand of a Giant

From the Hand of a Giant

by Pixie Herbert

Gratitude in the Shadow of the Winter Solstice

Gratitude in the Shadow of the Winter Solstice

by Susan Marsh

Darkness and Light

Darkness and Light

by Susan Marsh