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The central and western thirds of the Montana have numerous mountain ranges (approximately 77 named) of the northern Rocky Mountains; thus the state's name, derived from the Spanish word montaña ("mountain"). The state nickname is the "Treasure State." Other nicknames include "Land of Shining Mountains," "Big Sky Country," and the slogan "the last best place." The state ranks fourth in area, but 44th in population, and therefore has the third lowest population density in the United States. The economy is primarily based on agriculture and significant lumber and mineral extraction.

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Joe Kusek: Soldier's surprise a special moment at fair rodeo

Aug 20, 2008 7:42 am

Sometimes, we are privileged to witness an event so special, so touching, that it transcends the reason we are there. Saturday night was one of those moments. ...

Obama bids for Western votes

Aug 20, 2008 7:41 am

LAS VEGAS - Americans have trekked west in search of riches for more than 150 years - and Barack Obama is doing the same. Like the country's frontier settlers, the Democratic presidential hopeful is d...

Bozeman climber hurt in Absarokas

Aug 20, 2008 7:41 am

A Bozeman climber remained hospitalized Tuesday after she suffered chest and back injuries from a falling boulder on Sunday while climbing down from 11,212-foot Mount Cowen in the Absaroka Mountains. ...

Little Bighorn visitor center expansion dropped

Aug 20, 2008 7:41 am

The National Park Service on Tuesday dropped its plan to expand the visitor center at Little Bighorn Battlefield, saying the $1.1 million project would have blemished historic Last Stand Hill. The exp...

Tiny pika may have big story

Aug 20, 2008 7:41 am

WEST GLACIER - In a place packed with grizzly bears, it's hard to get excited about a pika. "They're a small critter," biologist Steve Gniadek said. "Related to rabbits, actually. A pik...

Glacier grabs hold of uncertain future

Aug 20, 2008 7:41 am

Editor's note: Glacier National Park turns 100 in 2010, in the midst of some of the most rapid change the park has experienced. Day 2 of this four-day series examines more changes. WEST GLACIER - The ...

Coal mine's railroad spur put on fast track

Aug 20, 2008 7:41 am

Construction of a long-anticipated railroad to carry coal from a mine near Roundup to Eastern and Western markets has begun near Broadview as Yellowstone County and railroad representatives signed an ...

Miles City mourns children lost to fire

Aug 20, 2008 7:41 am

MILES CITY - The neighborhood around North Garland Street was quiet Tuesday afternoon. On most any day this summer, Tiffany Spracklen, 9, and her younger brother Conner Crouch, 6, would be kicking up ...

Sheridan County voters cull the field

Aug 20, 2008 7:41 am

SHERIDAN - Voters in Sheridan County cast their ballots Tuesday in a primary election that narrowed down the county commissioner, mayoral and city council races. For two new seats on the county commis...

Educator will face off against Enzi

Aug 20, 2008 7:41 am

WASHINGTON - University instructor Chris Rothfuss of Laramie will challenge Republican U.S. Sen. Mike Enzi of Wyoming this November. In unofficial results, Rothfuss beat perennial candidate Al Hamburg...

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