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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Wednesday, July 31
Montana Governor Steve Bullock was chosen by lot at last night's Presidential debate in Detroit to provide the first opening and closing remarks.
A 45 year-old Missoula man was charged in Missoula District Court on Tuesday with felony sexual assault in a minor. He is free on $50,000 bond till his next court appearance.
A St. Ignatius woman was arrested this week and charged with felony theft and embezzlement after allegedly stealing $59,000 from a local charity.
Sunny and continued hot in western Montana today, with highs in the mid 90's.
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