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Miner Moves Out

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It’s now been one month since Toby Whalen and hundreds of other miners were laid off by the Stillwater Mining Company. On Saturday, Whalen and his family of left Absarokee for good.

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Frigid Temps, Fast-Moving People

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Monday was day 2 of below zero temperatures across the Billings area. This past weekend an arctic cold front from Canada put Southeast Montana into a deep freeze.

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Rehberg on Bailout

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White House officials said President Bush is still considering a bailout for the U.S. auto industry. Congressman Denny Rehberg doesn’t think that’s a good plan.

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Riverstone Lawsuit

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Since the Yellowstone County Health Department took on a new name, another Billings business has been fielding calls from folks who mistake their hotel for the medical facility.

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Meth Ads’ Ineffective

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An Australian Academic Journal states that the Montana Meth Project’s graphic adds are not effective. The article says after six months of viewing the ads more teens say using the drug is not a risky behavior.

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Billings Fires

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A Billings Heights home is a complete loss Sunday after an accidental fire. About eight hours later, a garage caught fire on Parkhill Drive.

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Homeless Vigil

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Community members gathered in front of the Yellowstone County Courthouse Monday to remember the homeless.

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Busy Postal Day

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Get ready for long lines at the post office if you’re planning on shipping anything out this week.

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Bank Robber Sentenced

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A man who pleaded guilty to robbing several Billings banks last year is sentenced Monday in district court.

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School Board Meeting

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School District 2 trustees put to rest speculation that one or more Billings schools might be up for sale and that kids may be out of a spring break at their meeting Monday night.

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