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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Wednesday, September 23
Governor Bullock holds press conference to talk about increasing rates of COVID cases, and Missoula County has one of the biggest increases.
Higgins Bridge project comes in at $16.5 million. Reconstruction begins on October 5, according to Bob Vosen with the Montana Department of Transportation.
Not just merely drunk, but really and sincerely drunk; man gets felony DUI charge after fighting with cops.
Partly sunny in western Montana today, with a slight chance of morning showers. Highs in the mid 70's.
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