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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Monday, June 15
Two inspiring events took place in Missoula just minutes apart on Sunday. The first was a Black Lives Matter protest in Caras Park, while the second was the annual flag retirement ceremony near Fort Missoula.
Secretary of the Department of Agriculture Sonny Perdue was at the Forest Service Smokejumper Center on Friday to sign a memorandum to loosen restrictions on public lands.
The iconic 'M' Trail is getting a much needed facelift, according to UM Natural Areas Manager Marilyn Marler.
An 80 percent chance of rain in western Montana today, with highs only in the low 60's.
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