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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Monday, May 11
County Health Officer Ellen Leahy provides guidelines for personal care businesses such as barber shops and hair salons to open safely.
The Montana Department of Labor and Industry says workers must have a qualified reason for not returning to work in order to continue receiving benefits.
Cool weather in April has helped to preserve mountain snow pack in western Montana, as official prepare for flood and fire seasons.
Cloudy morning turning to afternoon sunshine, with continued gusty winds in western Montana, with highs in the low 60's.
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