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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Thursday, September 3
The Huff Fire that caused the evacuation of Jordan in Garfield County has burned over 40,000 acres. The evacuation was lifted late last night.
The first week of school for MCPS students got off to a slow start due to COVID 19, according to Superintendent Rob Watson.
Ward 4 City Councilor Jesse Ramos has no voted 'yes' on a single city budget, on principle. He did praise Mayor Engen and the council for their support of police funding.
Sunny and hot in western Montana today, with highs near 90.
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