Guest Post

By Fred Wacker, President, Montana Stockgrowers Association We’ve reached a pivotal moment for Montana farmers and ranchers, as three critical trade deals are finalized and implemented. The benefits here are enormous, and I strongly believe Montana’s agricultural industry can look forward to renewed success and optimism this year. As a fourth-generation Montana rancher from Miles […]

By Michael Hoyt, Corvallis It was highly unethical of Chuck Denowh to use the Missoulian’s Guest Column to spread misinformation about FWP’s scientifically-based findings regarding the future possibility for free-roaming bison in Montana. His implication that FWP’s finding “dramatically intensifies conflict over wildlife management in Montana” is pure baloney. His statement that FWP is advancing the […]

By Henry Fowler, Stevensville It’s that time of year again when everybody is supposed to celebrate the life of MLK, especially his color-blind dream for American society. It seems that over the past several years, however, it has been conservatives who have been more likely to celebrate that dream than liberals or progressives.  The cause […]

By Teresa Larsen, Victor Trump bashing has become a national sport that seems to be even more popular than football. Hence, no surprise to see the Guest Comment in your January 8 edition entitled “Who informed President Trump?” Whatever he might be, President Trump is certainly not stupid, and has not surrounded himself with stupid […]

By Carole Mackin, Helena With the Impeachment Trial, our U.S. Senators will either uphold the tried and true principles of our Constitution or they will plow new ground. Each Senator must ask: “Do I intend for future presidents to conduct their re-election campaign just as Pres. Trump is doing? Specifically, can future presidents distribute or refuse […]

By Cory Swanson, Broadwater County Attorney In water law, the most important thing is getting your water.  Montana’s Senator Steve Daines has introduced the Montana Water Rights Protection Act (MWRPA) to provide federal settlement of the water rights claims of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes (CSKT). Without this legislation, Montana will face years of expensive […]

By Representative Sharon Greef, HD88, Florence This past week I had the great pleasure of being with young people from Stevensville High School as they presented a community hearing of the We the People competition. Acting as a judge for these six teams of excellent students was certainly not an easy task! We hear SO […]

By Dennis Hicks, Hamilton Such was the headline of a half-page color display ad in the latest edition of the Bitterroot Star. The ad was in support of the “climate crises,” but it shouted an unintended message: When objective science is abandoned, one is left only with childish arguments. I chuckled to myself almost immediately when […]

By Jim Shockley, Victor Tim Fox is running in the Republican primary for Governor. I ran against Fox for Attorney General in 2012 and lost, but I support him for Governor. Born, raised, and educated in Montana, Tim has proven he understands the needs of Montanans at every level. Living his whole life in Montana […]

By Edward Sperry, Col USAF (ret), Stevensville Please forgive my abuse of Past President Clinton’s famous quote, but it seems time to remind folks that we live in a republic, not a democracy. The words are not synonymous although we seldom reflect upon this fact. Many national political leaders continuously refer to our democracy; seldom if […]

By Bob Sivertsen, MCHF Member, 2013 MCHF Inductee, Havre      My fellow Montanans, I feel compelled to bring to your attention an issue that should concern you. The Montana Cowboy Hall of Fame [MCHF] Board of Directors wasted nearly $1 million in taxpayer and contribution funds and no one has been held to account. The MCHF […]

Ed Sperry, Montana Past Commander, Stevensville The American Legion Post wants to thank the Stevi HS for an exciting evening with students studying the U.S. Constitution. Yes, it was exciting to observe students explaining and defending basic issues concerning our Constitution. We think this program deserves community awareness and support. The program is entitled: “We The […]