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  • Great Northern Fair to hold public forum

    Stephanie Hess|Updated Jan 28, 2019

    The Great Northern Fair is holding a public forum Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the 4-H Chuckwagon where community members can discuss any concerns or ideas for the fairgrounds with the fair board. Board member Chelby Gooch said in an email interview that they plan to discuss the future of the Great Northern Fair and the grounds. She added that they held a public forum last year to address some issues and it was mentioned that it would be a good idea to hold another public forum. “We just want to get the community insight on w...

  • Hess: I did not approve negative ads

    Stephanie Hess|Updated Oct 24, 2016

    Editor, I decided before I ran for public office that I would not participate in negative campaigning. And to this principle I have remained true. The honest discussion of ideas and solutions is a healthy part of the process. In Montana it is legal for other entities to send mailers during an election cycle. It is against the law for candidates to coordinate or even know about these mailers. In order to know who sent a specific mailer you have to read the fine print where it will read “Paid for by … .” This statement is re...