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MSU researchers develop CRISPR-based coronavirus rapid test MSU researchers develop CRISPR-based coronavirus rapid test

MONTANA — While the coronavirus pandemic has proven once more that the tiniest germ can upset global civilization, a Montana State University team has responded by illustrating that ancient strategies used by bacteria to battle viruses can be repurposed into transformative technologies. Leveraging h...

MSU Extension discusses estate planning aspects of common law marriages

MSU News Service MONTANA — In Montana, a common law marriage means two partners could be considered as being married even if they have not gone through a legal ceremony or signed a marriage contract, according to Marsha Goetting, Extension family economics specialist. The Montana Supreme Court ...

Registration open for 406 grazing academy

From MSU News Service MONTANA — Ranchers wanting to hone their grazing management skills are encouraged to register for this year’s 406 Grazing Academy. The three-day, hands-on workshop is offered cooperatively by the Rangeland Resources Program in the Montana Department of Natural Resources...

Annual Ag Days event teaches students about food sources Annual Ag Days event teaches students about food sources

Students from Ronan Middle School gained a glimmer of where their food comes from during Ag Days, May 5-6, at the Lake County Fairgrounds in Ronan.  The annual event, which typically attracts 250 fourth and fifth grade students from Ronan and Polson who navigate at least a dozen informational station...

MSU Extension, AARP Montana to offer monthly wisdom Wednesday webinars

MSU News Service MONTANA — Montana State University Extension, in partnership with AARP Montana, will offer a four-part estate and legacy planning webinar series. Wisdom Wednesdays will begin April 14 and take place monthly from 10 to 11 a.m. online. According to Marsha Goetting, MSU Extension ...

MSU Extension offers Alzheimer’s disease awareness storybooks for children

MSU News Service MONTANA — Montana State University Extension is offering an Alzheimer’s disease awareness program for children that provides a storybook and a reading guide for parents or guardians, teens, aunts, uncles or grandparents who want to help young children understand the disease....

MSU to offer summer journalism camp

MSU News Service MONTANA — Registration is now open for Montana State University’s Rural Journalism Camp, to be held July 11–16 on MSU’s campus. The camp is a weeklong residential experience immersing rural high school students in the theory and practice of daily journalism. ...

MSU American Indian Council hosts first virtual powwow March 22–28

MSU News Service MONTANA — Montana State University will hold its 2021 American Indian Council Powwow online March 22-28, in adherence to COVID-19 restrictions. Activities will be held throughout a week at the AIC website and Facebook page.  Traditionally, the MSU American Indian Council Pow...

MSU to offer July writing camp for students grades 5-12

MSU News Service MONTANA — Registration is now open for Montana State University’s Youth Writing Camp to be held July 12–16 on MSU’s campus. The camp, presented by the Yellowstone Writing Project and the Continuing, Professional and Lifelong Learning program of Academic Techno...

Survey shows food security has decreased among Montanans

From MSU News Service MONTANA — A statewide survey conducted by Montana State University researchers during the COVID-19 pandemic determined that food security — or having consistent access to enough food for an active, healthy life — has decreased substantially among Montanans. At the...


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