Montana Morning State News Headlines for Tuesday, January 30
Montana Highway Patrol drug interdiction teams have seized over 56 pounds of methamphetamine in their first six months of operation.
Missoula Rises holds community discussion on 'Cops, Who Do They Police, Who Do They Protect?'
Montana gas prices will be increasing due to increasing demand as spring and summer driving seasons approach.
Wind Advisory in western Montana, with gusts up to 30 miles per hour. Rain turns to snow by Tuesday evening, highs in the low 40's.
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