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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Friday, January 24
A Great Falls firefighter was identified as one of the victims in a fatal military airplane crash in Australia.
Republican candidates debate in Billings, discussing the economy, health care and the drug problem in Montana with both Fox and Gianforte claiming victory.
Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks seek volunteer instructors for hunter safety classes.
A 50 percent chance of rain, freezing rain or snow in western Montana today, with highs in the low 40's.
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