Fall has come and summer is gone
Dear Editor, Fall has come and summer is gone; this big ditch is drained, corn and sugar beets by the ton. Election Ads are everywhere and all of the time; the headaches they cause make aspirin read more
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Montanans, vote “NO” on CI-128
Dear Editor, Montanans, vote “NO” on CI-128 All of us have at least one thing in common: we all began life as infants in a womb. Despite our common beginnings, a disregard for vulnerable human lives at this early developmental … read more
Obituary: Helmueth “Mutt” Leader
Helmueth Leader, lovingly known as “Mutt,” passed from this life on October 4, 2024, in the home he built with his own hands more than 60 years ago. Born on September 11, 1930, in Billings, MT, Helmueth’s life began on … read more
The ones you have the most for are the ones to vote against
Dear Editor, Look at all the cardboard you have received in the last two weeks, some may even be the same. Check the address where it came from, Helena, Billings, Bozeman, Elmhurst, IL, Arlington, VA and of course Washington, D.C. … read more
We support Mike Yakawich for Senate
Dear Editor, We have gotten to know Mike Yakawich through his work with the City of Billings when he was a City Councilman, his interaction with the South Billings Urban Renewal as well as with his time and energy with … read more
The city has lost the trust of the voters.
Dear Editor, The city has lost the trust of the voters. The city maintained the franchise fees which plaintiffs told the council were illegal sales within one week of the MT Supreme Court decision. After six years or more of litigation, … read more
Please do your research before voting
Dear Editor, Please do your research before voting on the three, pathetic constitutional initiatives on Montana’s 2024 ballot (CI-126, CI-127, CI-128). Earlier this year, the petitioners who gathered signatures to get the initiatives on November’s ballot used fraudulent and deceptive … read more
Conservatice Corner: A Shadow Campaign
Remembering a morning walk through Ann Morrison Park years ago…we move from under a canopy of trees into the bright sunshine. Our toddler son runs into the bright sunlight first. He stops. Looking at the ground he slowly lifts one … read more
Call to End to Inaccurate Attacks on Montana Businesses
Dear Editor, Bipartisan Letter from Montana Business Leaders Small businesses are at the heart of all American communities—nowhere more than here in Montana. From agriculture to technology, our business leaders understand far better than professional investors and opinion writers that … read more
Obituary: Paul George Odegaard
Paul G. Odegaard, 94, of Billings, died on Friday, Sept. 20, 2024, at St. Vincent’s Hospital, surrounded by family. Paul was born on Aug. 6, 1930, in Hankinson, North Dakota, the son of E. Julius and Minnie (Milbrandt) Brummond. Upon … read more
We want followers of whatever fad or thought of the powerful
Dear Editor, With our profit-oriented society, privatization is subject to interpretation. Businesses cut back on material and quality to cut cost, yet increase price. As to health care, to some it means one has to purchase insurance at whatever price … read more
Healthcare for Working Montanans: Let’s Keep What Works
Dear Editor, Healthcare for Working Montanans: Let’s Keep What Works We’ve all heard the age-old maxim, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.” That applies to our state’s healthcare programs that ensure working Montanans stay healthy, hospitals thrive, and windfall … read more
He will do anything he can to hang onto power
Dear Editor I’m disgusted by Jon Tester’s lack of virtue which was demonstrated by the full page ads in newspapers falsely accusing Tim Sheehy of shutting down our rural hospitals. Even for Tester, this ad is a new low designed … read more
Only problem, there wasn’t a word of truth to anything Crisp wrote.
Dear Editor, David Crisp wrote a scathing article about Donald Trump. Only problem there wasn’t a word of truth to anything Crisp wrote. We know Tester & Kamala are world class liars and now Crisp has demonstrated he is part … read more
Do this and we can make America respectable again.
Dear Editor, I read a quote recently that really hit home. “The only thing necessary for evil to triumph in the world is for good men to do nothing.” I need to do something. Today I want to state what … read more
This year, vote Republican.
Dear Editor, The Democrats have selected their party’s presidential candidate for November 2024, Kamala Harris. Senior members of the Democratic party – Barack Obama, Nancy Pelosi, Hillary Clinton, and others – convinced President Biden he didn’t have the mental acuity … read more
Obituary: Naomi Boley
On September 2, 2024, our beloved Mother, Grandmother and Great-grandmother winged her way to Heaven. She was born on November 13, 1927, to William H. and Ethelyn May Ellis in Verona, PA. In 1929, when she was 18 months old, she … read more
Support the Crow Revenue Act and Bull Mtns Act
Dear Editor, Support the Crow Revenue Act and Bull Mtns Act I am writing in support of federal legislation introduced to ensure the continued operation of the Bull Mountains Underground Mine. Governor Gianforte and the State of Montana have done … read more
I was shocked at the condition of the cemetery
Dear Editor, I am writing in regards to the condition of the Huntley Cemetery. My sister and I went to be sure our Dad’s headstone looked nice the day before his service. I was shocked at the condition of the … read more
Property Tax Payers, Here’s a meeting for you.
Dear Editor, Property Tax Payers If you want to hear a presentation talking about property taxes in Montana from the Department of Revenue, there will be a town hall held at the Billings Public Library at 6 P.M. on Tuesday, … read more
