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Montana FWP sets up “Nature's Den” at Montana State Fair

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2 years ago

July 29, 2024

Montana FWP sets up “Nature's Den” at Montana State Fair

A trip to the Nature’s Den at the Montana State Fair in Great Falls this week means an inside look into all Montana wildlife has to offer, from live snakes to taxidermied mountain lions.

Each year, the barn at the fairgrounds is transformed into Nature’s Den, where Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks and partners have one week to fill the space with taxidermies of wildlife, fish tanks, and trees.

FWP works with several organizations including the US Forest Service, Montana Trappers Association, and Montana Reptile Rescue to provide all kinds of activities for children and families to learn more about Montana’s wildlife.

FWP Region 4 Administrative Assistant Laura Hajek explains, “We have hides that the kids can touch and feel and look at. We have a display of all the furbears of Montana. We have a table with stamps so they can make tracks, lots of freebies and giveaways for them. I just hope they can learn something about, you know, the resources they have available to them and how we can educate them, you know, on the different things or we can educate them on the different plants and animals and fish that we have throughout the state.”

Hajek works with the local forest service to determine local areas where trees need thinning, and takes her family out to cut the trees that give the space that wildlife feel.

Hajek says, “We kind of make it a family day. We go and cut about 175 trees. We work with the Forest Service and they point us where to go, so they take us to an area or point it to us on a map where an area needs thinning. We do that on a Sunday and then starting Monday we set up here. I think I brought over about five truckloads of stuff over here. We have lots of volunteers that help with this as well. They come to help lay sod, we get all the tables and everything’s set up and organized.”

Nature’s Den also features the Tip-Mont Trailer, an educational display that features cases of poaching that were reported by the public. On Thursday August 1st, Nature’s Den will host Enforcement Day where local game wardens will be presenting from 1pm to 4pm.

You can visit Nature’s Den during the Montana State Fair through August 3rd, located at Montana ExpoPark (400 Third Street NW).

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Montana Lottery Powerball, Lotto America results for June 27, 2026

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6 hours ago

June 28, 2026

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The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.

Here’s a look at June 27, 2026, results for each game:

Winning Powerball numbers from June 27 drawing

03-16-28-30-59, Powerball: 11, Power Play: 2

Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.

Winning Lotto America numbers from June 27 drawing

03-08-18-22-39, Star Ball: 06, ASB: 02

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Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from June 27 drawing

05-16-19-27, Bonus: 08

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Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from June 27 drawing

02-26-34-43-45, Powerball: 15

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Winning Montana Cash numbers from June 27 drawing

05-09-10-15-35

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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from June 27 drawing

26-32-38-51-52, Bonus: 05

Check Millionaire for Life payouts and previous drawings here.

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When are the Montana Lottery drawings held?

Powerball: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Mega Millions: 9 p.m. MT on Tuesday and Friday.
Lucky For Life: 8:38 p.m. MT daily.
Lotto America: 9 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday and Saturday.
Big Sky Bonus: 7:30 p.m. MT daily.
Powerball Double Play: 8:59 p.m. MT on Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday.
Montana Cash: 8 p.m. MT on Wednesday and Saturday.
Millionaire for Life: 9:15 p.m. MT daily.

Missed a draw? Peek at the past week’s winning numbers.

This results page was generated automatically using information from TinBu and a template written and reviewed by a Great Falls Tribune editor. You can send feedback using this form.

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Iron (MN) HS ATH Isaiah Asuma Commits to Montana State

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June 27, 2026

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Iron (MN) HS ATH Isaiah Asuma Commits to Montana State

Iron (MN) Cherry High School athlete Isaiah Asuma announced his commitment to Montana State on Monday, adding to an already impressive recruiting class for the reigning FCS national champions.

“I committed to Montana State because I love what the football program has been and has to offer,” Asuma said. “I love Bozeman, and I really fell in love with the coaching staff and what they had for future plans for me. I really think they can develop me for the next level.”

The 5-foot-11, 180-pounder, who is also a standout basketball player for the Tigers, received an offer from the Bobcats on April 17, after speaking with head coach Brent Vigen when he was in Bozeman for a Junior Day.

“My family and I had a conversation with Coach Vigen in his office, and he was just telling me that he really liked my game and really thought I could make an impact for them! That was when he offered me. Being around him a couple of times now, we have developed a good relationship, and I love who he is as a person and a coach. He’s always gonna shoot you straight, and he’s never gonna lie to you.”

Let’s do it, Cat Nation. 💙💛🤍#AGTG #COMMITTED pic.twitter.com/20f54Xvmrz
— isaiahasuma (@AsumaIsaiah) June 22, 2026
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Asuma has yet to take his official visit with the Bobcats, but even after just a few visits to Bozeman, he saw enough and decided to announce his commitment.

“I have not taken my official visit yet, but I have been out there two times, and I love Bozeman. The first time I went out there, I fell in love with it. I come from a small town in Minnesota, so that’s like nothing I’ve ever seen before out there. It is pretty amazing!”

Last season, the Tigers finished 4-5, but Asuma had a great season, finishing with 1,233 passing yards, 13 touchdowns, 1,044 rushing yards, and 12 rushing touchdowns, while adding 58 tackles and four interceptions.

“Last season was solid, but we were a .500 team. I had a good individual year, and since I go to a smaller school, I played both quarterback and free safety.”

This season, he is hoping to lead the Tigers to a winning record, as well as have another big season, which could be a challenge as they will have a young squad.

“The offseason has been good. I just started summer practice and weights again with the team, in addition to training with my trainer, Dre Sherril, with explosive agility stuff and weightlifting. My goals for this upcoming season are to try to rush for 1,000 yards again and be a .500 team. Our team is super young this year, so I’m just hoping to have a solid year again.”

Asuma adds to a Bobcats recruiting class that includes three-star wide receiver Kase Betz, defensive lineman Dax Yeager, offensive lineman Kade Leibrand, EDGE Dominick Webb, defensive back Kei’Dryn Edmond, offensive lineman Maciah Keene, tight end Carter Zollar, running back DaKari Releford, among others.