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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Wednesday, February 19
Missoula man arrested for the third time on partner or family member assault charges after he allegedly assaulted people with a baseball bat.
Senator Steve Daines responds to Democrat Presidential candidate Michael Bloomberg's comments about farmers.
Candidate for State Auditor and Insurance Commissioner Troy Downing appeared on Talk Back Tuesday and answered listeners questions.
Mostly sunny in western Montana today, with highs in the mid 30's.
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