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Peas and Mushroom Royal

4 slices bacon, diced

Potato Casserole

2 lbs. hashbrowns, thawed

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Roosters crow and the ringing of a blacksmith’s hammer resounds across the mill grounds, the great waterwheel turning from the gentle persuasion of the flowing stream, while at the base of the ridge, a group of young men work to raise the rafters of a barn.

City Council approves budget

The Big Timber City Council approved on Monday the budget for the 2021-2022 fiscal year, one which has been defined by a sizable increase in property values in the area as appraised by the state.

Booster club raises $4,000 with cornhole

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The Herder Booster Club put together their second annual cornhole tournament Saturday in the backlot of the American Legion Post #19, which saw students and adults alike take part in spirited games of cornhole, raising over $4,000 to help support Sweet Grass High School student athletics.

American Fork Fire over 50% contained

The American Fork Fire continues to burn in the central part of the Crazy Mountains, approximately 24 miles southwest of Harlowton, Montana, and despite difficult terrain, containment proceeds as the fire passes its first full month of life.

No injuries in rollover accident

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Though it looks dramatic, there were no injuries reported in this rollover accident last week. Local tow crews helped remove the accident, which occurred south of Big Timber towards McLeod. (Pioneer photo by Iain Woessner)

New meat shop ribbon cutting

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It was called a ribbon cutting, but it was the cuts of beef that really drew the crowd -- a crowd which filled in the confines of the newly opened Meats of Montana storefront and out into the street, where the sizzle of steak and lamb mingled with laughter and celebration.

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Thrift store gives $10k to Legion

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Big Timber’s American Legion post is in the midst of a renovation project which promises to be finished before October -- and a $10,000 donation from the Sweet Grass Community Thrift Store may help them get there.