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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Friday, August 17
The Ravalli County Coroner reports that a 28 year-old woman from Florence drowned in Lake Como on Friday.
Missoula City Councilor Jesse Ramos provides his take on Mayor John Engen's proposed 3.6 percent property tax increase.
64 year-old Great Falls man held on $250,000 bond charged with sex crimes against children.
Red Flag Warning for western Montana today. 30 percent chance of rain or thunderstorms today, with highs near 90.
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