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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Friday, April 23
Governor Gianforte holds ceremony to sign a suite of bills to enable the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People movement.
Health Officer Ellen Leahy discusses the eventual transition from mandates to recommendations with the COVID-19 pandemic.
U.S. Attorney for Montana Leif Johnson promotes National Prescription Drug Take Back Day on Saturday.
A 30 percent chance of light morning snow, turning to afternoon rain, with highs in the mid 50's.
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