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Last winter wasn't exactly an epic ski season in Montana, either!

A new survey of more than 3,000 households found that 62% have cut back on meat or protein because of rising prices, and it's not just people buying cheaper cuts. Almost half say they've swapped beef for beans or lentils, and one budget friendly protein has quietly become the go to fallback in kitchens everywhere. Two thirds of respondents now say meat, eggs and dairy feel more like a luxury than an everyday grocery item. Have you had to rethink what protein makes it into your cart lately?

If you have any information on a missing child in our state, please contact the investigating law enforcement agency listed on the DOJ site.

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In a conversation with Cascade County Sheriff Slaughter regarding flock cameras and privacy in Montana, Slaughter mentioned that law enforcement doesn't "randomly run" license plates.

This set off a wave of comments on social media pages with some calling out the sheriff, accusing law enforcement of randomly running plates.

Are your kids going to some of the best high schools in the state? Find out by checking this list of the top 10 public high schools in Montana.