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2021 year in review

MTFP reporters look back at their most impactful, interesting, challenging, and just plain favorite stories of the past year.
by MTFP Staff 12.31.202112.20.2022

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2021 year in review: Alex Sakariassen

2021 year in review: Alex Sakariassen

From education to voting rights — a year on the education beat and beyond.
by Alex Sakariassen 12.27.202112.20.2022
2021 year in review: Mara Silvers

2021 year in review: Mara Silvers

From the executive branch to mental health — the year in power and policy.
by Mara Silvers 12.28.202112.20.2022
2021 year in review: Amanda Eggert

2021 year in review: Amanda Eggert

From water to wildlife, coal power to fire — a year on the environment beat.
by Amanda Eggert 12.29.202112.20.2022
2021 year in review: Eric Dietrich

2021 year in review: Eric Dietrich

Tracking the law and following the money — the year in legislation and economy.
by Eric Dietrich 12.30.202112.20.2022
2021 year in review: Justin Franz

2021 year in review: Justin Franz

COVID, cannabis, and the great Montana land grab — the year from the Flathead.
by Justin Franz 12.31.202112.20.2022


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