Crisp air, vivid blue sky, brief storms, dark evenings and bright mornings. This is the time of year when I want to get on the road. Maybe it’s my Laplander blood and I should be herding my reindeer farther north. Since I’m lacking in reindeer, road trips are a good substitute. All you need is […]

Good morning, Beacon readers! It’s a gorgeous day in the Flathead Valley and it’s time for your daily feeding frenzy. Tuck in and enjoy some hand-picked links as another edition of Beacon & Eggs gets underway.

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After concluding his statewide veterans tour, U.S. Senator cuts ribbon on college’s new veteran support facility

Republican Carl Glimm vs. Democrat David Fischlowitz

Republican Frank Garner vs. Democrat Catie Henderson

Republican Keith Regier vs. Democrat Melanie Knadler

Republican Jerry O'Neil vs. Democrat Zac Perry vs. Libertarian Chris Colvin

Democrat Ed Lieser vs. Republican Doug Adams

Republican Mike Cuffe vs. Democrat Steve Benson

Zinke, Lewis at odds on health care, the budget and energy development

Girl charged with attempted homicide after allegedly attempting to smother infant in Helena

Prosecutors and Sen. Jason Priest fail to resolve assault case out of court

New York City facilities address Ebola concerns by simulating emergency room scenarios

Good morning, Beacon readers, and welcome to the table for Tuesday’s edition of Beacon and Eggs. The holidays aren’t here yet and with the temperatures cooling down it’s important to start your day with a hearty dose of hand-picked links we’ve culled from the ethers. Without further adieu, tuck in!