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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Thursday, May 17
Flood briefing details weather patterns, removal of dangerous debris, including a small fire, and a bit of humor between sheriff's deputies and firemen.
Warm temperatures pushing snow melt into local rivers, causing waters to rise again this weekend.
Officials at a Missoula high school order students not to display the Confederate flag, as it causes 'fear and anxiety'.
90 percent of rain showers in western Montana today, with highs in the low 60's.
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