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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Friday, April 17
A fatal officer involved shooting has been reported in Phillipsburg.
Health Department now 'strongly recommends' the use of cloth face masks when in public.
Charges in Wednesday shooting incident on East Beckwith expected to be filed soon.
Missoula City Councilor Jesse Ramos sends a letter to the Missoula Redevelopment Agency asking for a delay in the purchase of the Sleep Inn Motel property.
Mostly sunny in western Montana today, with high near 60.
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