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Nation Jan 28

How Montanans are banding together to preserve an iconic American landscape

By Stan Parker, Montana PBS

Nation Aug 13

Uproot
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Rural Montana factory closure disrupts local economy, farming community

Farming can be an uncertain endeavor, at the mercy of the weather, pests and blight. But another sometimes unexpected factor for farmers around the country are the business decisions at the companies they rely on. In one small Montana community,…

By Stan Parker, Montana PBS

Nation Jun 01

Railroad Contract Talks
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Miles-long freight trains cause problems for communities near railroad crossings

Freight trains are getting longer in the U.S. with some stretching for two or three miles. Longer trains allow for more goods to move more efficiently, lowering fuel costs for the railroads. But these trains, especially when they stall, are…

By William Brangham, Courtney Norris, Karina Cuevas

Nation Apr 01

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A Brief But Spectacular take on the importance of palliative care in rural communities

Tonight, we report on why palliative care is crucial in rural communities from three different perspectives. Dr. Jennifer Blechman of Bend, Oregon, hospice and social worker Liz Anderson of Asheville, North Carolina, and patient Joanie Devine alongside her fiance David…

Arts Nov 11

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With emphasis on arts, rural communities challenge national narrative of decline

Americans have been drawn to rural areas in recent years partly due to the appeal of a higher quality of life. These regions have not traditionally been known as art hubs, but some residents say that trend is changing. Jeffrey…

By Jeffrey Brown

Nov 27

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How schools are forced to close as rural populations dwindle

By Jeffrey Brown

Across the country, rural schools are being forced to shut down as more families move to urban areas and funding sources dry up. In Arena, Wisconsin, six-year-old Brady Schlamp must now travel 10 miles to school. His former school, right…

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