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November 14, 2025 at 7:24 PM
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November 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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November 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The federal shutdown and ongoing lawsuits have scrambled plans for food aid in November.

How would losing SNAP benefits affect your food budget? Our reporters want to hear from you. Click here to let us know: https://bit.ly/3WD9MuH

November 4, 2025 at 12:36 AM
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November 3, 2025 at 10:41 PM
Keep MTFP everywhere. More eyes on decisions, more context and more Montanans equipped to make informed choices. Today marks the kickoff of our year-end fundraising campaign. Give here: https://bit.ly/47T33mE
November 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
Reminder! We will be hosting a Helena Mayoral Forum featuring candidates Emily Dean and Andy Shirtliff TONIGHT at Brothers Tapworks starting at 6:30pm. Can't make it in person? Tune into the livestream on our YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/3KShxub
October 15, 2025 at 6:57 PM
As Helena voters prepare to select the city’s next mayor, Montana Free Press will host a forum tomorrow with candidates Emily Dean and Andy Shirtliff. The event will be held at at Brothers Tapworks, 40 S. Last Chance Gulch, and livestreamed on our YouTube page. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46KrsdR
October 14, 2025 at 4:10 PM
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October 13, 2025 at 1:16 AM
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October 11, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Every Montanan deserves an accurate understanding of how our state works. MTFP helps you follow the decisions that shape all corners of Montana with fact-based reporting tools. Will you help keep them free for everyone with a gift today during our fall campaign? Donate here: https://bit.ly/46M96sX
October 10, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Visit us at Brothers Tapworks in Downtown Helena 10/15 at 6:30 p.m. MST and join a candidate forum between 2025 Helena Mayoral Candidates Emily Dean and Andy Shirtliff, moderated by MTFP State Editor Holly Michels and Helena Local News Reporter JoVonne Wagner. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46KrsdR
October 9, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Our fall campaign is wrapping up this weekend. If every reader contributed $3 today, we could close the gap and reach our goal. Your gift helps keep clear, fact-based reporting free for everyone in Montana. Will you help us build what comes next by donating here? https://bit.ly/473m4kY
October 8, 2025 at 8:20 PM
MTFP reporter @noramabie.bsky.social‬ was featured on Yellowstone Public Radio and @mtpublicradio.bsky.social this morning to discuss her reporting on the Chippewa Cree Tribe suing Chouteau County, alleging the county’s election system dilutes the power of Native voters.
August 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM
We're almost halfway to our fundraising goal during the legislative transmittal break. Will you invest in MTFP today and help us raise $20,000 to fund our dedicated legislative coverage through the rest of the session?

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March 10, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Local news needs you! Support from our readers helps MTFP continue producing in-depth Montana journalism for all.

If local news has made a difference for you, celebrate Giving Tuesday and the journalists in your community with a gift today. montanafreepress.org/donate?utm_s...
December 3, 2024 at 9:15 PM
MTFP’s interactive map shows this year’s election results at a neighborhood resolution. See how your precinct voted here: montanafreepress.org/2024/11/19/h...
November 21, 2024 at 10:37 PM