This year marks the 50th anniversary of the Montana Constitution, part of which recognizes the right to a clean and healthful environment. Montana lawmakers focused on conservation say the provision is an important foundation for protecting land water and air. State Senator Pat Flowers of Belgrade says this part of the constitution gets to Mo...
Ridge View Elementary Principle Discusses Student Population Growth
Belgrade has experienced substantial population growth between the 2010 and 2020 census with a reported increase of over 40 percent, which raises questions on how the city’s infrastructure can keep pace. Ridge View Principle Matheau Johnston explained what’s been done to keep up with the city’s public education needs. https://northernbroadcas...
Two Montana Schools Awarded National Recognition
U.S. Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona today recognized 325 schools as National Blue-Ribbon Schools for 2021 including Ridge View Elementary School in Belgrade and Cascade Elementary School in Cascade. The recognition is based on a school’s overall academic performance or progress in closing achievement gaps among student subgroups. Now in...
Montana Gun Manufacturer Comments On Biden’s ATF Nominee
President Joe Biden will pull David Chipman as his nominee to head the Bureau of Alcohol Tobacco Firearms and Explosives. His nomination received opposition from Republican Senators including Steve Daines and gun manufacturers due to his past advocacy for gun control. Phil Noreen is the Co-owner of Noreen Firearms in Belgrade. https://northern...