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Local ranchers told the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation at a public hearing at Glasgow High School last Wednesday that the proposed raise in the price of grazing leases on state lands is unfair and based on a flawed comparison of state rates and private leases.

The Opheim 100th Anniversary and All-School Reunion Committee have been busy putting the final touches on the activities for their celebration on July 1-3. Their final meeting before the reunion will be held on Tuesday, June 28, at 3 p.m. at The Mint Bar.

Many of Montana's school superintendents are on the move this week - either moving up to bigger school districts, moving around the state or out of state, or moving into retirement.

Marie Haagenson, 94, of 3000 Lower River Road, died of natural causes Tuesday at Peace Hospice.