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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Friday, August 7
Announcement looms for future of Big Sky Football. UM Athletic Director Kent Haslam will have the official word on whether the Grizzlies will play football this fall.
Governor Steve Bullock released an order on Thursday giving counties the option to hold the upcoming general election by mail in ballot.
Bradley Seaman said Missoula County announced has chosen to have a mail in only election in November.
Sunny and a bit cooler in western Montana today, with highs near 80.
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