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Student mental health concerns rise after campus tragedies

BOZEMAN, Mont. — Student mental health is in the spotlight at Montana State University following two recent off-campus tragedies impacting the campus community. A post circulating on Nextdoor highlights growing concern for student mental health across the MSU community. That's why leaders are emphasizing the importance of knowing where to turn for support.

Bozeman, MT · 1d

USA TODAY

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Montana State football commit breaks Idaho high school career yards record

Titus Vidlak has another Idaho state high school football record to his name. On Friday, Nov. 6, Vidlak broke Idaho’s career yardage record, leading Fruitland (ID) to a 45-22 win over Emmett (ID) in the IDHSAA Class 4A quarterfinals. Vidlak finished with 253 scrimmage yards, bringing his career total to 9,628 as a four-year starter for the Grizzlies. That breaks the all-time yardage record previously held by Tanner Magnum (Eagle High School), who finished his high school career with 9,599 career yards. In addition to the career yardage record, Vidlak set the Idaho state record for career touchdowns on Sept. 18 in a 41–13 road win over Bonners Ferry (ID). He broke the record previously set by Keegan Duncan (106), who went on to play linebacker at Utah State and win Idaho's Gatorade Player of the Year in 2018. Following Friday's game, Vidlak now has 118 career touchdowns. It was a dominant night for the 2027 Montana State football commit from the opening kickoff. After leading Fruitland to a touchdown on the opening drive, he returned a 60-yard punt for a score to give the Grizzlies the early 16-0 advantage early on. Vidlak finished the night 9-of-12 passing for 110

Bozeman, MT · 2d

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‘The Cheat Code’: Bozeman’s Dahlke shines early, often for hometown Bobcats

Carter will figure it out. Such was Gallatin High School football coach J.P. Flynn’s typical refrain when adverse circumstances arose on the gridiron, and this was as tall a task as any. Literally. It was the fall of 2024. Fourth-and-7 at the 30-yard line. Billings West appeared poised to...

Bozeman, MT · 18h

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Forum talks ‘Bozeman’s best kept secret’

The Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Montana State University will host a Friday Forum on November 13th discussing the Bozeman Creek Vision Plan, led by a speaker panel that includes assistant city manager Jon Henderson. The free, public event will be held from noon to 1:30pm online via Zoom. Bozeman...

Bozeman, MT · 2d

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One last ride: Led by 12 seniors, CMR looks to leave a legacy

GREAT FALLS — A year after falling in the state championship match to Gallatin, CMR is back in the state tournament hoping to leave a ‘legacy’ with a storybook ending. CMR has a roster composed of 12 seniors, making it an experienced team that is all in on a state championship in 2026. The Rustlers swept the Billings Senior Broncs in a play-in match last Wednesday to punch their ticket to Bozeman.

Great Falls, MT · 1d

406mtsports.com

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Bozeman High, Bozeman Gallatin hire girls wrestling head coaches

BILLINGS — Both Bozeman High School and Bozeman Gallatin have hired girls wrestling head coaches. Email Billings Gazette Sports Editor John Letasky at john.letasky@406mtsports.com or follow him on X at @GazSportsJohnL.

Bozeman, MT · 4d

Montana Sports

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Class AA playoffs: Semifinals set with Billings West, Gallatin, Kalispell Glacier, Missoula Big Sky

Here is a roundup of scores and highlights from Class AA football action across Montana on Friday night.

Bozeman, MT · 5d

MaxPreps

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Football Recap: Glacier Takes Down Bozeman in a Playoff Battle + How To Watch

Glacier had already proven themselves in the regular season and they didn't miss a beat now that it's playoff time. They put the hurt on the Bozeman Hawks with a sharp 53-29 win on Friday. The victory is more of the same for the Wolfpack, who have now won nine games in a row.

Bozeman, MT · 3d

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Four Montana Colleges Are Being Recognized For Supporting Veterans

Montana State University is among four Montana colleges recognized nationally for supporting veterans and military-connected students.

Bozeman, MT · 5d

NonStop Local

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Bozeman School District reacts to Google AI policy as access rules change

BOZEMAN, MONT. — A new Google policy could affect how schools use the search engine and its AI tools with student accounts. Google announced on Tuesday that K-12 schools would not have access to its search engine if they rejected the tech companies' AI policies. District officials in Montana sa y Google is giving schools the authority to decide whether they want AI features turned on as part of Google Search. As default, the AI features within Google are turned off for students, unless school administrators decide to access them. For Bozeman, that decision comes down to whether the district chooses to use AI in the classroom. Currently, the district does not have a policy regarding artificial intelligence. "It's going to be dependent on our district policy whether or not we engage with AI or not. The search, the AI tools are always going to be there, but it's going to be our policy whether or not we are going to engage with AI," said Mike Van Vuren, deputy superintendent for the Bozeman School District. Van Vuren explained that while the Bozeman school district does not have a specific policy regarding AI in place, they are open to using it

Bozeman, MT · 7d

Montana Sports

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Gridiron guide: Stakes raised across the board entering playoff quarterfinals

The opening round of the Montana high school football playoffs separated the contenders from the pretenders. This week's games raise the stakes even more

Bozeman, MT · 6d

Montana Sports

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Fairfield looking to extend Class B playoff run against Three Forks

For Fairfield senior quarterback Brock Peace and his teammates, Friday night is about more than advancing another round in the Class B playoffs.

Three Forks, MT · 6d

Montana Sports

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Class Act: Jefferson's Colten Thornock a leader on the field, in the classroom

"I’m a senior so you’ve got to take the role as leader and just do a good job, showing them the ways. Just show that you're here to do work."

Boulder, MT · 8d

hilinetoday.com

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MSU-Northern Runners Earn Frontier Conference Academic All-Conference Honors

Havre, MT – Four Montana State University-Northern cross-country student-athletes have earned Academic All-Conference recognition from the Frontier Conference for their accomplishments in the classroom. Representing MSU-Northern on this year’s academic honors list are sophomores Elizabeth DeVries, Aaraya Mount, Emerson Kinsella and junior Noah Mitchell. DeVries, a nursing major...

Havre, MT · 7d

Fairfield Sun Times

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Bozeman High marching band takes first at Utah competition: ‘Pinnacle moment’

The Bozeman High School marching band took first place at the Mt. Timpanogos Invitational marching band competition in the Salt Lake City area, bringing home top honors under the leadership of band director Kelly Berdahl on Oct. 24. “We really tried to step up our game this year,” Berdahl said....

Bozeman, MT · 8d

MSU Recognized as Top Veteran School

(Bozeman) – Montana State University has been recognized as a Top Veteran School by U.S. Veterans Magazine. This marks the second time the Bozeman-based university has received recognition from the publication, following its inclusion as the only Montana institution on the magazine’s Top Military-Friendly School list in 2024.

Bozeman, MT · 9d

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Havre Sand and Gravel Donation to MSUN For Hands-On Teaching

(Havre) – Havre Sand and Gravel has donated 17 yards of road-base gravel to support hands-on training in Montana State University-Northern’s plumbing program. Under the direction of plumbing instructor Dylan Sander, freshman students constructed 24-by-24-foot forms to serve as training areas for underground plumbing installations. Once weather permits, students will practice installing underground rough-in piping for slab-on-grade homes, learning to position pipes precisely before concrete is poured.

Havre, MT · 11d

Montana Sports

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2026 high school football playoffs

Updated scores and pairings for the 2026 Montana high school football playoffs, which kick off Oct. 29.

Bozeman, MT · 13d

bigskysunjournal.com

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Big Sky welcomes new principal, new policies and programs

A new school year brings new opportunities, new challenges and a new face to the team at Big Sky High School. Dr. Scott Gragg kicked off the 2026-27 school year as the new principal of Big Sky. Gragg is well-known for having played for the University of Montana as a Griz offensive lineman, and later in the National Football League for the Giants, the 49ers and the Jets.

Missoula, MT · 13d

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