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ACRA - Daughter born to Becky and Ryan Acra of Great Falls. ALVARADO - Son born Thursday to Ashleigh and Stalin Alvarado of Great Falls.

Helena is celebrating Earth Day this year with a variety of fun and educational offerings. via Queen City News

“Hopefully, people will see that as a way to support MSGA and especially to grow junior golf”

The Montana State Golf Association will conduct its annual spring meeting Saturday in Bozeman, and one of the key issues on the agenda is handicap service and the best way to provide it to our state's male and ... via Great Falls Tribune

“It would be a hard one to put together”

New Great Falls City Manager Greg Doyon wants to know whether he should continue to be the city's point man at monthly meetings regarding the Highwood Generating Station. via Great Falls Tribune

Fort Benton hosts the United States Air Force Winds of Freedom Quintet in a free concert at 7 p.m. April 21 at the Fort Benton Elementary School Auditorium. via Great Falls Tribune

The Great Falls Bicycle Club has scheduled a number of rides this spring ranging from leisurely pedals around town to semi serious training rides. via Great Falls Tribune

The Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks Commission is seeking comment on a proposal that would continue to allow state officials to restrict or close waters to fishing to conserve wild fish during times of drought. via Great Falls Tribune

A person who believes that he or she has experienced illegal discrimination should contact the Montana Human Rights Bureau at 406-444-4356 or 800-542-0807. If the alleged discrimination is within the ... via Great Falls Tribune

DENIO - Son born Monday to Sabine and Benjamin Denio of Great Falls. LAUGHLIN - Son born Monday to Jan and John Laughlin of Great Falls. via Great Falls Tribune

“I'll have to close the whole thing down”

For a hassle-free driving experience, try to steer clear of the west end of 2nd Avenue North in Great Falls for the next six months. via Great Falls Tribune

“We need to continue creating good-paying jobs so people can afford to heat homes and pay for health coverage.”

Both Democratic and Republican party officials said Wednesday they're pleased with their recruiting success for legislative candidates along the Hi-Line and northcentral Montana. via Great Falls Tribune

President George W. Bush's former senior adviser and deputy chief of staff, Karl Rove, will visit Missoula on Wednesday, according to a release from the Montana Republican State Central Committee. via Great Falls Tribune

“We don't do it for pay- it's a free volunteer- we actually pay $200 a person to come out here.”

Last November the Chi Chi Fire burned more than 18,000 acres north of Big Timber in Melville, Montana. via Montana's News Station

The Montana Woman Foundation is calling for nominations for its Montana Woman of the Year award. via Great Falls Tribune

“I'm not going to speculate about what or who they found in there.”

The Great Falls-based Montana Association of Paranormal Studies placed cameras and audio and video recorders in the ancient Cascade County Jail to try to spot ghosts earlier this year. via Great Falls Tribune

“I am thrilled that the people of Montana and the people of Butte will have an opportunity to be involved in one of the most exciting and historic presidential campaigns in my lifetime if not in others”

The head of the Montana Democratic Party has confirmed to Montana's News Station that Democratic presidential candidate Hillary Clinton is coming to Butte. via KPAX

“I can't direct my staff to advise offenders to put themselves in a position where they might be indicted by the federal government for a crime”

HELENA - A proposal to modify the conditions for probation and parole for Montana criminal offenders was met with resistance in the second and final hearing on the Department of Corrections' proposed rule ... via Great Falls Tribune

Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks is seeking public comment on a proposal to initiate a multiple-phase road paving and campground improvement project at Salmon Lake State Park. via Great Falls Tribune

“BC will act on BP's tenure application by April 22.”

Dave Hadden, president of the Flathead Coalition, will discuss what he sees as a continuing threat of coal bed methane production to the Flathead River from a Canadian Glacier National Park Saturday at 1 p.m., ... via Great Falls Tribune

Political officials say that an appearance by a presidential candidate Barak Obama at the annual Democratic dinner in Butte is a strong possibility. via KXLF