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Ahead of the Nov. 3 midterm election, the Chronicle welcomed Aaron Flint and Sam Forstag into its bi-weekly editorial board meeting for a timed, on-record Q&A. Forstag visited the Chronicle on Sept. 17, and Flint visited on Oct. 13.

The pair are vying to represent Montana’s 1st Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives. Forstag, the Democratic nominee, is a Missoula resident, former U.S. Forest Service smokejumper, union leader and ACLU lobbyist. Flint, the Republican nominee, is a Kalispell area resident, Army veteran and conservative firebrand radio personality who hosted Montana Talks, a statewide radio show for more than a decade.

The candidates were given 60 seconds to answer the same set of questions. They were instructed not to speak about their opponent, but rather to focus on their own platforms and to provide direct answers to the questions created by the board.

Read the Q&A at the link in our bio.

Story: Jack Reaney/Chronicle
Photos: Courtesy of Aaron Flint and Sam Forstag by @bozchron

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Postings on job website Indeed and the Montana Knife Company’s careers website point to a new business planned for Bozeman’s Main Street: a knife retail store with an in-house Black Rifle Coffee Company shop.

The storefront area is currently occupied by Wild Joe’s Coffee Spot, which has served the community for 25 years with compostable rainbow coffee cups and a welcoming atmosphere.

Co-owner Erica Brubaker said the shop’s lease was involuntarily terminated and she was not given the opportunity to renew. The new general manager position lists an annual salary of $90,000 to $110,000. The planned storefront could pair Montana-made knives with Black Rifle Coffee, a veteran-founded company that supports military personnel, veterans and first responders. #BusinessGrowth #mainstreet

Read the full story at the link in our bio.

Photo: Jupiter Floros/Chronicle
Story: Dan Astin/Chronicle taken in Wild Joes Coffee Spot by @bozchron

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No sitting president has visited Montana as many times as Donald Trump. His fifth visit to the Treasure State while in office was a nearly three-hour rally in Kalispell on Wednesday, meant to boost voter turnout for Montana Republican candidates. Gov. Greg Gianforte and the entire Montana federal delegation attended, along with Senate candidate Kurt Alme and congressional candidate Aaron Flint.

While arguing that a Democratic House majority would threaten gun rights, Trump asked the crowd how they would like to live in Montana without guns, which drew laughter. “Some of the wild animals you have up here that — they’re, like, eating here,” he said. “You know, the animals would be very happy to see you without guns. They would gain a lot of weight and leave the law-abiding Americans defenseless while they set loose the savage criminals into your communities.”

During the rally, Trump pleaded with voters to support his endorsed candidates.

“Under this election I’m asking you, you have to do this,” he said, before adding a freewheeling claim that when his own name is on the ballot, 49% more voters participate. “These seats… really, there’s nothing like it, there’s nothing more important.”

Trump positioned Flint’s opponent, smokejumper and union leader Sam Forstag, as a boogeyman to his base.

“(Forstag’s) a radical left maniac,” Trump said. “Phony Forstag is endorsed by communists like Bernie Sanders and AOC, and the other Democrats want to destroy America —”

“You suck,” a heckler yelled at that moment before being removed.

“Who is that?” Trump responded. “That’s not nice.”

The Chronicle asked Flint why the GOP chose Kalispell for the rally and not a larger population center like Missoula, Helena or Bozeman.

“If (Forstag) thought that his backers were popular, he would be doing rallies in Missoula right now with people like AOC,” Flint said. “Rural Montana, rural America always gets forgotten. If we’re gonna keep the crazy out of Montana and stop western Montana from turning into Portland, we need rural America to show up.” #Trump #Kalispell #AaronFlint #SamForstag

Read the full story at the link in our bio.

Story and photos: Dan Astin/Chronicle by @bozchron

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KALISPELL — Thousands gathered at the Majestic Valley Arena to witness President Donald Trump rally support for Republican candidates vying for congressional seats in the Nov. 3 midterm election.

The Chronicle caught up with Trump supporters, undecided voters and protesters as they made their way to the venue hours before doors opened and the program began. #trumprally #midtermelections2026 #donaldtrump #kalispellmt

Read the full story at the link in our bio.

Story: Leah Veress/Chronicle
Photo: Dan Astin/Chronicle by @bozchron

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U.S. House candidate Sam Forstag, running as a Democrat to represent Montana's 1st Congressional District, held a rally in Bozeman last night.

Polls show a tight race between Forstag, a former smokejumper and union leader from Missoula, and Republican Aaron Flint, a conservative firebrand veteran radio host. Flint has hosted multiple Gallatin Valley events in recent weeks, including a "Bozeman Battle Station" to talk with constituents and a tour of the Knife River sand, gravel and asphalt company in Belgrade.

Read recent Chronicle coverage on both candidates at the link in our bio, under "Politics" on the Chronicle's website. Video: Jupiter Floros/Chronicle #bozemandailychronicle #bozeman #montana #Democrats #politics taken in Bozeman by @bozchron

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On Monday night, British ultrarunner William Goodge made his stop in Bozeman as part of a 50-state, 50-marathon tour. Goodge is attempting to pull it off in 24 days.

A handful of community members met with Goodge at 8:30 p.m., about 11 miles into his marathon, at Diamond Park near Gallatin High School. Tired but cheerful, Goodge stopped into his RV for a snack, before emerging and jogging three miles with eager locals at a 10:45 mile pace.

Check out the Chronicle's recent story about Goodge to learn more about his Guinness World Record attempt, and his effort to raise $250,000 for Stand Up To Cancer.

Video: Jupiter Floros and Jack Reaney #bozemandailychronicle #bozeman #montana #running #cancerresearch #cancerawareness by @bozchron

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A former Gallatin County sheriff’s deputy and Belgrade resident appeared in court Tuesday for a pre-trial hearing regarding sexual assault charges filed in November 2024, based on alleged crimes committed between 2018 and 2023.

On Nov. 4, 2024, the Montana Department of Justice charged the defendant with five counts of felony assault on a victim less than 16 years old and at least three years younger than the offender. Charges were filed on Nov. 4, 2024, and the defendant pled not guilty on Jan. 14, 2025. Gallatin County District Court’s charging documents describe forceful and non-consensual touching, kissing, pinning down and other sexual contact across the five reported incidents.

Sheriff Dan Springer first learned of the alleged activities in July 2024, and on that same day, he placed the defendant, Jonathon Daryl Rogers, on administrative leave pending further investigation. Rogers was terminated from his role on Sept. 4, 2024.

“The actions of Daryl Rogers, described in the investigation, have no place in our society,” Springer stated in an email to the Chronicle on Wednesday. “I want to thank (the Department of Criminal Investigation) for their hard work and ultimate results. Their work will bring justice to the victims.”

Read the full story at the link in our bio.

Story: Jack Reaney/Chronicle
Photo: Lauren Miller/Chronicle file photo by @bozchron

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Approximately 2,600 Bozeman and Belgrade residents lost power Sunday due to an early-season snowstorm.

The wet, heavy snow clung to leaves that had not yet fallen, causing branches to snap. Some blocked roadways, while others collided with vehicles and power lines causing city stoplights, including at the intersection of Main Street and 19th Avenue, to go dark. #poweroutage #snowstorm #winterweather

Read the full story at the link in our bio.

Story: Leah Veress/Chronicle
Photo: Jupiter Floros/Chronicle by @bozchron

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Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter opened its doors, kennels and arms to the community during its annual open house on Saturday.

“I think it’s a really good way for them to show off what they bring to the community,” said Julia Eustace, a HOV open house attendee. “It was good to see the shelter, how they run it, and the space they give the animals.”

The three-hour open house included a pet costume contest, a photo booth, face painting, pet introductions and tours of the facility, which allowed attendees a glimpse into the behind-the-scenes work the shelter does. #heartofthevalleyanimalshelter #petadoption #animalshelter

Read the full story at the link in our bio.

Story: Leah Veress/Chronicle
Photo: Courtesy of Ken Houck/Heart of the Valley by @bozchron

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Belgrade sand, gravel and asphalt producer Knife River raised concerns regarding out-of-state competition, environmental permitting delays and housing affordability during a tour and roundtable with Republican congressional candidate Aaron Flint on Thursday. Company leaders also discussed federal infrastructure funding.

Flint called for prioritizing road construction, directing projects to Montana companies, streamlining regulations, and lowering taxes. The discussion also touched on the BUILD America 250 Act, environmental standards, workforce development and the future of Montana’s construction materials industry ahead of the Nov. 3 election. #construction #Republican #elections #candidates

Read the full story at the link in our bio.

Photo: Jupiter Floros
Story: Dan Astin taken in Knife River by @bozchron

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Democratic Montana 1st Congressional District candidate Sam Forstag, a former U.S. Forest Service smokejumper and union leader, spoke with more than 40 local workers at the Gallatin Labor Temple in Bozeman ahead of the Nov. 3 election.

Hosted by the Gallatin-Park Central Labor Council, the event covered federal workforce layoffs, union organizing, wages, workplace protections, the national debt, tax policy and congressional priorities. Forstag discussed his experience representing Forest Service employees during federal job cuts, arguing that organized labor can unite workers across political divides.

Forstag also addressed questions regarding government spending, taxing high incomes, and whether Democratic leaders should prioritize impeaching President Donald Trump if the party gains control of Congress. #Congress #Montana #election #democraticcandidate #union

Read the full story at the link in our bio.

Story: Dan Astin/Chronicle
Photo: Jupiter Floros/Chronicle taken in Gallatin Labor Temple by @bozchron

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Bozeman resident Bob Hull woke up Monday morning to find a snow-covered maple branch atop his red 1998 Mazda pickup. Following a Sunday snowstorm, the city streets were littered with fallen branches, some blocking sidewalks and roads and others coming to rest on vehicles like Hull’s.

“I wasn’t really surprised. It's pretty heavy snow, and they usually bring down a branch or two all over the place,” said Hull, a 30-year Bozeman resident. “I’m surprised we still had power.” #snow #winterstorm #Bozeman

Read the full story at the link in our bio.

Story: Leah Veress/Chronicle
Photo: Jupiter Floros/Chronicle by @bozchron

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