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Montana Morning State News Headlines for Friday, July 23
Governor Gianforte gives Montana wildfire update to U.S. House Committee, with the number and acreage affected by the fires, and the efforts to combat them.
Former Congressman and Interior Secretary Ryan Zinke was on the KGVO Montana Morning show on Thursday, saying that he has former President Trump's complete endorsement.
St. Patrick Hospital staff placed 82 white flags on the lawn on Thursday to commemorate the patients who have died from COVID 19.
Mostly sunny and smoky in western Montana today, with highs in the upper 80's.
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