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Big Timber Daily Digest Wednesday, September 09, 2026

Ty's Take

The foundation's Give Where You Live push comes at a moment when this county needs reminding that community money staying in community hands still matters, especially when the strike situation up the valley is reminding everyone how fast things can turn lean. East Boulder's still operating, which keeps some paychecks flowing, but the picket lines tell you where the real tension is right now. Sweet Grass County has always been the kind of place where neighbors prop each other up when work dries up, and that impulse to give locally isn't sentimental, it's practical. The foundation knows it, which is why the timing on this campaign makes sense. You can't wait for things to settle to start building the fund that'll help when they don't.

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Sweet Grass Community Foundation kicks off 2026 Give Where You Live fundraising campaign

The Sweet Grass Community Foundation has launched its 2026 Give Where You Live fundraising campaign to support local charitable causes. The initiative encourages residents to contribute to organizations and projects that serve their community.

Picket lines steady as strike enters its first days; Strike does not include East Boulder Mine

A strike has begun at area mining operations, with picket lines established as workers enter the early stages of labor action. The East Boulder Mine is not included in the current strike activity.

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