Opinion

Sledding tales of broken tails

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Moon boots. A one-piece bright yellow snow suit. A ski mask that would terrify any modern bank teller. This was all the armor needed for a typical 9-year-old to survive

Call to justice and truth

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If you think history plays no part in your life it is because you choose to ignore it. We can’t escape history; we can’t run away from the past. We

How the gas tax came to be and how it benefits Eastern Montana: Part 1

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One of the most difficult votes I have had to take in the three sessions I have served in the Montana Legislature was the vote to increase gas tax. I

Jesus, regular Joe and God with us

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As we approach the Christmas holiday, I’ve been racking my brain trying to think of a different sort of angle to approach the old tried and true article of “the

Further fallout from ‘Mount Tariff’

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No major American daily newspaper features sharper, more poisonous pens than the market-focused writers at the Wall Street Journal. When these opinion peddlers go after you in print, they hit

Diversifying the ranch

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We recently returned from taking the grandchildren to Disney World in Orlando, Florida, and I came back home with a diversification idea for the ranch. During our visit, we had

No elephants were harmed in the making of this column

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There’s a box in my guest room containing one redneck coloring book (never used), four pink flamingos (brand-new), one wrench beer opener (still in the package) and an assortment of

Advent is a reminder of the certainty of light

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Sitting here recuperating from hip surgery I am blessed with time to do what an invalid is allowed to do — think, doze, read, visit with folks who stop by

Thankful for those who served

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The holiday season is upon us. Montana families across our state are giving thanks and enjoying quality time with their families and loved ones. As we gather around the dining

Passage of Recovering America’s Wildlife Act is good for all Montanans

Montanans from all walks of life have a deep connection to our state’s fish and wildlife. Those of us lucky enough to live here and visitors from all over the

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