We have started shipping pre-orders of Jon Bennion’s new edition of BIG SKY POLITICS to get to doors on the May 5th launch date. If you haven't ordered your signed edition, consider going to our merch store: https://bit.ly/45yBFYo.

The definitive guide to Montana politics in the form of a new edition of BIG SKY POLITICS by Jon Bennion is releasing in just over a week. You can pre-order a signed copy from our website: https://bit.ly/3QPS1sg

A Local News Day livestream coming at 6pm MT! https://bit.ly/4vkgupx

In this Poll Week video, environmental reporter Amanda Eggert explains how Montanans are bullish on solar, natural gas and hydropower for electricity generation — but wary of adding additional coal power to the state’s energy mix. Watch and read Amanda's full reporting here: https://bit.ly/4r8NXzU

Nearly a third of voters polled by MTFP named Billings as the starting point of eastern Montana — but others picked locations as far west as the Continental Divide. Tell us whether you think the Montana voters we polled got it right 🤔 montanafreepress.org/2026/03/02/w...

The next decade of Montana Free Press starts now. As we celebrate our 10th anniversary, we're building toward what comes next. If you believe in where we’re going and you’re able make a gift today, click here: https://bit.ly/4aCRqkg

Montana Free Press is celebrating it's 10th anniversary this month! If you’re able, a birthday gift helps keep independent reporting steady all year. Give here: https://bit.ly/3ZCipan

This year marks 10 years of independent journalism at Montana Free Press — thank you for helping carry this work forward. Join our community of supporters today by making a donation online or by check. Your support makes this work possible Give today here: https://bit.ly/4agX4cS

Laurie Young designed these shirts supporting Roberto Orozco-Ramirez, an auto repair shop owner arrested by Border Patrol, in Froid, Montana. Here's how the shirts came to be. Watch the video and read the full coverage plus sign up for our special Froid newsletter here: https://bit.ly/4bSypfM

MTFP is seeking a dynamic and results-driven Director of Revenue & Growth to lead corporate sponsorships, advertising sales, and branded campaigns with civic institutions, nonprofit partners, corporate organizations and state and national associations. Apply now: https://bit.ly/3NvXtim

Readers have given $221,030.48 this season to keep independent Montana reporting alive and well. But we are $29,000 short of our goal. Help us close the gap. Make your year-end contribution by midnight tonight and carry independent Montana reporting into 2026. Donate here: https://bit.ly/49irUQv

Watch Lauren talk about her work as a visual journalist. Your gift is the difference. We are in the final hours of our campaign, just under $29,000 away from our $250,000 goal. If MTFP’s reporting has mattered to you this year, please make a gift here https://bit.ly/3N0pNt4. Help us finish strong.

Watch health reporter Mara Silvers talk about her reporting for Montana Free Press that focuses on issues that affect Montanans' health. We are nearing the end of our final fundraising campaign of the year. Help support important work like Mara's by donating here: https://bit.ly/49vMCO3 by 12/31.

Watch data reporter Jacob Olness discuss his reporting for Montana Free Press. We have $50,000 to go to meet our year end fundraising goal. Help support important work like Jacob's by donating here https://bit.ly/4sgvIdw by December 31st.

If MTFP reporting like that of Katie Fairbanks in Missoula has been helpful to you this year, please consider a Giving Tuesday gift here: https://bit.ly/4pI98bN. Every contribution keeps reliable Montana news available to anyone who needs it.

Giving Tuesday may be tomorrow, but why wait to give? Fund reporting like Great Falls local reporter Matt Hudson's by donating here https://bit.ly/3Mxorpm and your gift will be matched. This is the most important fundraising campaign of the year for MTFP and we need your support to reach our goal.

From deep dives on water issues to explainers on Montana’s energy landscape, your support fuels public interest journalism that readers say they can’t find anywhere else. Keep MTFP's momentum going by giving here: https://bit.ly/3X7zkR1

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The federal shutdown and ongoing lawsuits have scrambled plans for food aid in November. How would losing SNAP benefits affect your food budget? Our reporters want to hear from you. Click here to let us know: https://bit.ly/3WD9MuH

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Keep MTFP everywhere. More eyes on decisions, more context and more Montanans equipped to make informed choices. Today marks the kickoff of our year-end fundraising campaign. Give here: https://bit.ly/47T33mE

Reminder! We will be hosting a Helena Mayoral Forum featuring candidates Emily Dean and Andy Shirtliff TONIGHT at Brothers Tapworks starting at 6:30pm. Can't make it in person? Tune into the livestream on our YouTube channel here: https://bit.ly/3KShxub

As Helena voters prepare to select the city’s next mayor, Montana Free Press will host a forum tomorrow with candidates Emily Dean and Andy Shirtliff. The event will be held at at Brothers Tapworks, 40 S. Last Chance Gulch, and livestreamed on our YouTube page. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46KrsdR

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Every Montanan deserves an accurate understanding of how our state works. MTFP helps you follow the decisions that shape all corners of Montana with fact-based reporting tools. Will you help keep them free for everyone with a gift today during our fall campaign? Donate here: https://bit.ly/46M96sX

Visit us at Brothers Tapworks in Downtown Helena 10/15 at 6:30 p.m. MST and join a candidate forum between 2025 Helena Mayoral Candidates Emily Dean and Andy Shirtliff, moderated by MTFP State Editor Holly Michels and Helena Local News Reporter JoVonne Wagner. Learn more: https://bit.ly/46KrsdR

Our fall campaign is wrapping up this weekend. If every reader contributed $3 today, we could close the gap and reach our goal. Your gift helps keep clear, fact-based reporting free for everyone in Montana. Will you help us build what comes next by donating here? https://bit.ly/473m4kY