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Montana Followed Meandering Path Toward Statehood (Part 2 OF 2)
Arriving in Washington, D.C., Judge Sidney Edgerton consulted with President Lincoln and found him agreeable to the idea of a new territory in the Rockies. More important, Edgerton... — Updated 11/15/2023
Montana Followed Meandering Path Toward Statehood (Part 1 OF 2)
Each of the United States of America – except the original 13, Texas and California – was first organized as a territory before achieving admittance to the Union as a state.... — Updated 11/6/2023
What do Montana's independent ranchers need to survive? Customers.
This story was originally published Oct. 31, 2023 at High Country News. In a squat 1,100-square-foot building on the outskirts of Helena lies a pile of enormous tongues. They are... — Updated 11/6/2023
Avon – Heart of the Little Blackfoot Valley
Fifteen miles up the Little Blackfoot River from Garrison Jct. and straddling US Hwy 12 sits Avon. A picturesque place, the Little Blackfoot River skirts the south perimeter of... — Updated 10/18/2023
Bear with Me!
Young soldiers, far away from home and missing their families, discover a bear cub. That's how the story of Wojtek begins, back in 1942. He was alone in the mountains of Iran;... — Updated 10/2/2023
Photos: Northern Rockies Blacksmith Association Hammer-In
Members of the Northern Rockies Blacksmith Association came to Jason Valler's shop in Lincoln for their fall conference from Sept. 15-17. The conference was an oppeortuntiy for new... — Updated 9/19/2023
Time for an update on Rusty Relics and the BVD
So, what's going on at Rusty Relics and the BVD? Well, it's past time to explain. To begin with - if it's not already clear – both our store and the BVD office is temporarily... — Updated 8/29/2023
Sheehy's political positions at forefront during 'America First' town hall
Montana U.S. Senate candidate Tim Sheehy was in Gallatin Gateway Thursday for a town hall moderated by the America First Policy Institute, a right-wing think tank founded by former... — Updated 8/9/2023
Roger's Pass Fire
The Roger's Pass Fire started on the afternoon of August 1 south of Highway 200 and the Continental Divide National Scenic Trail. Aviation resources, crews, and heavy equipment from Montana DNRC and the Forest Service is on scene... — Updated 8/2/2023
Photos: Cowboy Mounted Shooting returns to Lincoln
The Treasure State Cowboy Mounted Shooting Association returned to the Lincoln Rodeo Club for their Montana State Championship July 21-23.... — Updated 7/27/2023
12 ways to maximize vertical space
Who hasn't, at one point in their lives, lamented a lack of space and organization at home? A lifetime's worth of items have to be kept somewhere, and without the right... — Updated 7/27/2023
Simple tips for successful slow cooking
Slow cookers can be found in many homes. Slow cookers are great for busy individuals who prefer to prepare meals in advance and then arrive home in the evening to a hot, homecooked... — Updated 7/19/2023
Photos: Lincoln Independence Day Parade
Lincoln hosted their annual Independence Day Parade Saturday, July 1. For these and more photos go to https://www.blackfootvalleydispatch.com/photos... — Updated 7/10/2023
Photos: Lincoln's 4th of July Fireworks
For these and more photos go to https://www.blackfootvalleydispatch.com/photos... — Updated 7/10/2023
Photos: Sunday at the 71st Annual Lincoln Rodeo
The Lincoln Rodeo saw a tremedousr weekend with good crowds on both days and a loaded field of competitors this year. Lincoln Rodeo Results Saddle Bronc 1st Dustin Morigeau 69... — Updated 7/10/2023
Photos: Ovando's July 4th parade
Every year on the July 4th, Ovando hosts their Independence Day parade. This year saw the small town crowded with visitors to watch the participants make a couple laps around the... — Updated 7/10/2023
12 ways to maximize vertical space
Who hasn't, at one point in their lives, lamented a lack of space and organization at home? A lifetime's worth of items have to be kept somewhere, and without the right... — Updated 7/10/2023
Photos: A couple bucks
As summer gets underway, buck whitetails with growing antlers enjoy the lush grass near Lincoln.... — Updated 6/30/2023
In Congress, July 4, 1776
In Congress, July 4, 1776 The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve... — Updated 6/28/2023
The link between volunteering and academic performance
There are many reasons for parents to encourage children who express an interest in volunteering. Volunteering is a social activity that can help children develop their social and... — Updated 6/28/2023
SCOTUS wetlands rollback through a development lens
BOZEMAN - On a recent rainy June day, Leanne Roulson pointed out features of a soggy area just inside the Bozeman city limits suggestive of a wetland. Cattails poked out from... — Updated 6/20/2023
Supreme Court cleans up the Clean Water Act
Thanks to the perseverance of a Northern Idaho couple, the Clean Water Act, is less polluted by bureaucratic expansion. Last week, the Supreme Court ruled (5-4) in favor of Michael... — Updated 6/8/2023
Matt Rosendale shares his thoughts on a variety of issues with the Blackfoot Valley Dispatch during recent visit to Lincoln
Following a May 1 tour of the Hi Country Snack Food facility to kick off Small Business Week, Rep. Matt Rosendale stopped by the Blackfoot Valley Dispatch office for a short... — Updated 5/16/2023
Community Social
Community Social Comes to Lincoln Tammy Jordan It all began with an idea at the Lincoln Community Hall meeting. Now, with more than 20 organizations, the Lincoln Community Social (a... — Updated 4/6/2023