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Boom Busters: Making Big Money at McDs?!

We heard McDonald’s was paying $20 an hour near the modern boom town, Sidney, Mont. — or was it $15... $18... $12? MJR had a...

Jargon Therapy: Intent of Action

People can talk themselves silly about taking action against global warming. Is this type of “action” ever a waste of time? Action was a buzzword...

Sidney 2.0: Dancing with Roughnecks and Other Thanks Yous

When in Sidney, do as the Sidneysiders do. Should you venture into eastern Montana oil country, don’t leave without completing the following: Walk into a solitary...

Underreported Issues by the American Media

As the presence of American correspondents in foreign countries dwindles, important issues are being underreported or not covered at all.

Standing Rock: Native journalists torn between passion and neutrality

Story by Jason Begay, photos by Olivia Vanni See more of MJR's Standing Rock Coverage with this interactive web documentary. Even if it weren’t for that...

Strangers in Sidney: When a Small-town Reporter Strikes Big News

By Amy Sisk Louisa Barber tapped her thumbs against the steering wheel to the beat of the song At Last as she crossed the Montana-North...