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Phil Drake

@phildrakemt

Retired reporter/editor, now living in Helena MT. That's my dog/associate Walter B. Muttdale in the pic.

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Joined February 2014
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A widespread NorthWestern Energy power outage snarled traffic during rush hour on Thursday afternoon across Helena, affecting approximately 16,000 customers, according to the company. ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Chris Peterson@cmpetey406Oct 29
Carroll men beat Bushnell (OR) in their home opener 78-51. Isaac Round scored 22 points and was 4/5 from 3. Drew Jones tacked on 14 points, 6 assists, four steals and 3 rebounds. No. 20 Saints are 3-0 after two wins in California last week. Held Bushnell to 5/31 from 3.
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Unify, divide or maintain: Voters to decide whether to modify Butte's fire service structure mtstandard.com/news/local/go… via @MontanaStandard
Unify, divide or maintain: Voters to decide whether to modify Butte's fire service structure

Unify, divide or maintain: Voters to decide whether to modify Butte's fire service structure

Butte voters will decide whether to unify, separate or maintain fire services on their general election ballot.

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Vice President JD Vance stepped onto the stage in a Belgrade airport hangar to a warm reception on a chilly October afternoon. “I wish it was a little bit warmer.” ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Photos from the Vice President JD Vance midterm rally at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Hello from a few miles outside of Drummond, Montana (pop. ~300), where this sign just off I-90 might help explain why MT’s first congressional district race has gotten so close. It seems to express support for both Sam Forstag, the progressive Democrat running to replace retiring Rep. Ryan Zinke in Congress — as well as Trish Schreiber, a Republican candidate for the state legislature. (not pictured: the wafting scent of cow pies)
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Chris Peterson@cmpetey406Oct 22
Capital boys knocked off Helena High 2-0 in crosstown playoff match. Bruins advance to quarterfinals on Saturday. Capital girls lost to Glacier on Tuesday.
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A Dutch Bros Coffee has been proposed in Helena adjacent to Custer Avenue and the former Shopko location. ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Larry Mayer@BGMayerOct 20
A spider is suspended from a bridge over the Yellowstone River at Billings, Montana.
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Blair Miller@blairmillerOct 19
'A life like hers doesn't end': Hundreds honor the life of beloved Helena teacher Linda Sorensen helenair.com/news/local/arti… by Mikayla Melo @helenaironline #mtnews
'A life like hers doesn't end': Hundreds honor the life of beloved Helena teacher Linda Sorensen

'A life like hers doesn't end': Hundreds honor the life of beloved Helena teacher Linda Sorensen

On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered at Carroll College to remember the life of Linda LaChere Sorensen, a beloved Helena teacher who died of brain cancer on Oct. 4.

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On Saturday, hundreds of people gathered at Carroll College to remember the life of Linda LaChere Sorensen, a beloved Helena teacher who died of brain cancer on Oct. 4. ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Happy National Dictionary Day! We hope you celebrate with some of your favorite words.
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The specific location of such a target range and a timeline to develop the project remained completely unknown a day after the announcement. ➡️ Find link to story in bio
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Some sunrise moments during the daily trail walk take your breath away! #thursdaytreat #montana #fallcolors
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Replying to @SeabornLarson @Griffen8Smith @carlykgraf
Trump also announced yesterday a “super range” is coming to Montana for testing new military weapons, including autonomous and space artillery. Very curious with so few details included foxnews.com/politics/trump-a…
Trump announces Montana 'super range' at midterm rally for Pentagon to test advanced war technology

Trump announces Montana 'super range' at midterm rally for Pentagon to test advanced war technology

Donald Trump announced at a Montana rally that the Pentagon will establish a new "super range" for testing hypersonic weapons, autonomous weapons, and electronic warfare tech.

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Blair Miller@blairmillerOct 13
Montana's eastern congressional race: Challengers face headwinds while Downing in control helenair.com/news/state-regi… by @carlykgraf #mt02 #mtpol
Montana's eastern congressional race: Challengers face headwinds while Downing in control

Montana's eastern congressional race: Challengers face headwinds while Downing in control

Though U.S. Rep. Downing is running in a strong red district, this contest includes dynamic characters who've made the election cycle more interesting than the final vote count might suggest.

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Blair Miller@blairmillerOct 12
Montana Democratic Party chair Shannon O'Brien announces in an op-ed she's resigning and endorsing Seth Bodnar for Senate. ms.now/opinion/montana-democ… #mtsen #mtpol
Opinion | Why I am resigning as Montana Democratic Party chair to endorse an independent Senate...

Opinion | Why I am resigning as Montana Democratic Party chair to endorse an independent Senate...

Montana Democratic Party chair resigns, endorses independent Seth Bodnar over Democrat Alani Bankhead to defeat Kurt Alme in Senate race.

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Steve Kiggins@scoopskiggyOct 12
And thanks to Dale Bohren for tag-teaming with me later in the day during a moderated session that included more than a few smart questions from the students. #localjournalism
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Blair Miller@blairmillerOct 12
Storm dumps heavy, wet snow across central and southwest Montana helenair.com/news/local/arti… @helenaironline #mtwx #mtnews
Storm dumps heavy, wet snow across central and southwest Montana

Storm dumps heavy, wet snow across central and southwest Montana

From Montana City north to Great Falls and east to White Sulphur Springs, 9 or more inches fell this weekend, according to snowfall reports published by the National Weather Service.

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Four candidates for Montana’s US Senate seat sound off on corruption, high costs, Iran helenair.com/news/state-regi… by @carlykgraf #mtsen #mtpol
Four candidates for Montana’s US Senate seat sound off on corruption, high costs, Iran

Four candidates for Montana’s US Senate seat sound off on corruption, high costs, Iran

Hosted by the Montana Broadcasters Association, Sunday’s Bozeman debate brought together all four candidates in the race for Montana’s open U.S. Senate seat.

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