Join host Taylor Inman as we unpack recent stories from this week and their implications for our community. In this episode, we dive into the proposed regulations for the Flathead River, which aim to balance the interests of paddlers, anglers, and recreationists amidst booming river traffic. We also cover the controversy surrounding two state bills that could sunset all voter-approved mill levies, potentially impacting Kalispell's emergency services. Finally, we discuss the latest legislative actions in the Montana House of Representatives, including bills on work status verification, voting and petitioning, and a resolution celebrating Donald Trump's presidency. 

Read more from this week’s show: 

Plan to manage Flathead River recreation garners mixed reactions

Kalispell officials blast Legislature for potentially sunsetting mill levies

Mitchell, Sprunger see bills pass out of the House 

Read more local and state coverage:  

Columbia Falls takes input on Gateway to Glacier transportation project

Washington man pulled off Amtrak train in Libby pleads guilty to federal gun charges

Major winter storm slams into Flathead Valley

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This summer, we followed the Brist family from their fifth-generation Montana farm to the bright lights of the Northwest Montana Fair. From early morning chores to the intensity of the show ring, their journey shows the hard work, tradition, and bittersweet goodbyes that come with raising livestock. Discover Season 4 of our Deep Dive podcast, From Farm to Fair — coming Sunday, September 21st! 

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