Montana
Need Gifts? Shop R&R Trading in Huntley, Montana
I know it’s June, but the Christmas season will soon be here, like in a couple weeks. For a quaint shopping experience for half a day, I recommend a drive to Huntley MT and the R & R Trading at 113 Northern Avenue. It’s slogan pretty well describes it:
“A Unique Boutique with Antiques.”
Some rooms have women’s apparel, others have relics from the yesteryears, and scattered throughout are gifts for anyone on your list.
The building had been the headquarters for the Yellowstone Valley Electric Co-op. Rebecca Robison purchased the building in 2005 from the previous owner and remodeled it into this fixture of the small town.
Notice the signs guiding you to the next room. Credit: Travis Lee, TSM
The ladies’ clothing offers a variety of pleasing colors with more daring and adventurous styles to create a personal expression. Purses and jewelry accentuate that individual taste.
The antique treasures range from western comfy to wild. Just peruse the picture behind the headline. You can find historical pieces that suit your interests, starts conversations and/or compliments your home style.
A Christmas antique room is already set for early shoppers. I found and purchased a tole painted Father Christmas created in 1996 along with small wooden chests I can fill and give to kids in the family.
Frankly speaking R & R is a wonderful maze of curios, clothing and presents. You can explore and get lost in the rooms, one leading to another, and enjoy every minute of it. It’s a great place for your inner adventurer to come out for a bit.
Credit: Travis Lee, TSM
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Montana Hiking Trail Etiquette: Dos and Don’ts
We have countless, wonderful hiking and walking trails within easy reach of town. But being a Montanan means caring for your surroundings, AND others. Keep in mind these trail basics while enjoying the outdoors. Safe hikers are happy hikers.
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The Montana Lottery offers multiple draw games for those aiming to win big.
Here’s a look at July 8, 2026, results for each game:
Winning Powerball numbers from July 8 drawing
12-29-37-43-55, Powerball: 18, Power Play: 4
Check Powerball payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Lotto America numbers from July 8 drawing
17-26-31-32-37, Star Ball: 01, ASB: 02
Check Lotto America payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Big Sky Bonus numbers from July 8 drawing
03-13-16-17, Bonus: 10
Check Big Sky Bonus payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Powerball Double Play numbers from July 8 drawing
06-27-33-44-69, Powerball: 23
Check Powerball Double Play payouts and previous drawings here.
Winning Montana Cash numbers from July 8 drawing
08-16-17-22-27
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Winning Millionaire for Life numbers from July 8 drawing
16-18-43-48-50, Bonus: 01
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.
HELENA, Mont — Gov. Greg Gianforte is backing a new effort to keep data centers from driving up Montanans’ power bills.
This week, Gianforte announced Montana is signing on to the Ratepayer Protection Pledge — an initiative endorsed by President Trump.
Several major technology companies like Amazon, Google, Meta, Microsoft, OpenAI, Oracle, and XAI first signed the pledge back in March.
The pledge comes as data center development continues to grow — raising questions about how much new energy will be needed and who will pay for it.
NBC Montana spoke with Julia Haggerty, professor of geography and department head of earth sciences at Montana State University, about whether Montana’s power grid is ready for that growth.
“Not without resolution of significant transmission bottlenecks and massive amounts of new generation. So, while our grid is adequately, relatively adequately equipped to serve the needs of our current load base, it’s definitely not equipped to accommodate the new demands without a lot of expansion,” she said.
According to the pledge, data center developers will pay for new power generation, and infrastructure needed to support their operations.
“It does align with ongoing regulatory efforts to ensure that the cost of new generation associated with data centers is borne by the developers of those data centers and not customers,” Haggerty said.
The governor’s office says Gianforte’s support of the pledge is designed to encourage responsible data center investments while protecting Montana ratepayers from long-term costs.
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