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Shelter-in-Place order given by governor

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Montana’s first COVID-19 death was announced Thursday night by Governor Steve Bullock, just hours after he imposed a shelter-in-place order for 1 million Montanans.

Social Distancing

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EDITOR'S NOTE: The COVID-19 pandemic is a rapidly evolving situation. The information that is printed in the SCN is accurate at the time of deadline. We will update information as often as possible.

The coronavirus — technically called Covid-19 — officially arrived in Montana Friday, March 13, with now four cases reported in Yellowstone, Gallatin, Silverbow and Lewis & Clark counties.

So far this week, seven more have been added, bringing to a total 11 positive tests.

7th case reported

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Stillwater County now has seven COVID-19 cases, the latest coming Sunday with the confirmation of a man in his 70s.

Guidelines offered for reopening schools in the fall

Governor Steve Bullock has announced that schools will have the option of opening in the fall for in-person instruction depending on the COVID-19 risk in each district.

A beautiful summer moon

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Photo by Bud Chenault

Veterans Wall lighting project sees the light

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The city of Columbus has now received half of the cost for the Veterans Memorial Wall lighting project through private donations.

Stillwater County 4-H/FFA fair kicks off Saturday

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The Stillwater County 4-H/FFA Fair kicks off this weekend at the fairgrounds in Columbus.

Plans in motion for the historic Norton House

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In the shadow of the Stillwater County Courthouse stands a crumbling brick structure that is known as the Norton House.

NorthWestern Energy brightening up streets

NorthWestern Energy is in the midst of a $24 million project that involves replacing 43,000 street light bulbs across the state.

City business

The Columbus City Council handled the following business at its Monday night meeting: