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Montana PSC Delays Decision on NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Energy Merger

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Montana PSC Delays Decision on NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Energy Merger

“I think the intent here is just full transparency,” said Montana Public Service Commission Vice President Jennifer Fielder on Tuesday. Those words set the stage for a sudden pause in one of the state’s utility battles, as regulators voted 3-2 to delay a final decision on the proposed merger between NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills … Read more

Alan Nicholson, who reshaped Helena’s architecture, dies at 86

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Alan Nicholson, who reshaped Helena's architecture, dies at 86

Alan Douglas Nicholson, who fundamentally reshaped Helena's architecture and Montana family law, died of natural causes on October 18, 2026. He was 86. According to reports, Nicholson passed away in Helena surrounded by his family, leaving behind a legacy that changed the face of Helena and the laws of Montana. Nicholson’s influence wasn’t just in … Read more