
Minnesota Investor Seeks Control of Belt Valley Bank Amid Court Dispute
Minnesota investor seeks controlling interest in Belt bank
A lawsuit in Belt valley involves a Minnesota investor, Brian Solsrud, aiming for control over a community bank.

A lawsuit in Belt valley involves a Minnesota investor, Brian Solsrud, aiming for control over a community bank.
This story is excerpted from Capitolized, a weekly politics newsletter featuring expert reporting, analysis and insight. Want to see Capitolized in your inbox every Thursday? Sign up here. The data center political dispute has intensified in Billings this month, with Sen. Daniel Zolnikov, a leading Republican, facing new opposition in
In a pivotal ruling, a Lewis and Clark County District Court judge has challenged several Montana Republican Party bylaw provisions, which aim to control publicly elected officials. Judge Michael McMahon declared that requiring oaths and dues from these officials while restricting party decision-making to only those in “good standing” exceeded

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Judge Ed Zink halted construction of a mental health facility in Laurel, prompting further environmental assessment.
Dolly Parton, Tennessee’s music icon, passed at 80. Known for her philanthropy and legendary hits like “Jolene.”

A Montana settlement aims to resolve a lawsuit about Indigenous education, ensuring schools honor Native heritage.

At a July budget meeting, Great Falls judges cited delays with the public defender’s office, affecting case schedules.

Great Falls’ effort for a public safety levy resets after 2023 rejection, aiming to convert “maybe” votes to “yes.”
Friday evening marks the opening of a significant new exhibit at the Cascade County Historical Society’s history museum in Great Falls. This exhibition focuses on an Indian boarding school that operated near Cascade, Montana, from the mid-19th to early 20th century. It is the museum’s first major showcase built around
The recent release of a father and daughter from immigration detention made headlines after they were arrested during a free school supplies event in Billings, as confirmed by the hosting charity. Andrew Konkel, CEO of United Way of Yellowstone County, shared this information in an email to community groups. The

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