U.S. House Republicans passed a rules package – after a tortuous five-day vote to find someone both willing and popular enough to lead their caucus – that includes a new rule that would make it easier to transfer public lands, a move that conservation and sportsmen groups have long decried.

Rosendale and Zinke removed the greatest obstacle to selling off our public lands, ignoring the will of their constituents. No real surprise.

U.S. Senator Jon Tester of Montana launched his 2024 reelection bid, in a plus for Democrats, who are seeking to defend their slim 51-49 Senate majority but will face challenges in several battleground states next year.

"Montanans need a fighter that will hold our government accountable and demand Washington stand up for veterans and lower costs for families," Tester said. "I will always fight to defend our Montana values. Let's get to work."

As Whitefish's ski resort celebrates its 75th year, climate change will have an impact in the future. A new documentary produced by Explore Whitefish, in coordination with Whitefish Mountain Resort and nonprofit Protect Our Winters, says snow will become more sparse in the decades ahead because of climate change.

Seventy-five years in the future, winter will look very different here and elsewhere unless we take pretty immediate and pretty serious action.