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JANUARY 8, 2014 | VOL. 8 NO. 2
RAILROADING’S
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The amount of crude oil transported on America’s
railroads has increased rapidly, but a recent rash of
accidents has brought scrutiny to the practice
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A BNSF oil train rolls
through Whiteish.
GREG LINDSTROM | FLATHEAD BEACON
OUTDOORS
NEWS
With Olympic Games
Kalispell’s
Arriving, Curling
New Mayor
Interest Spikes
Takes Oice
After ive years, Montana’s
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irst curling club remains
swept up in fun inside
Stumptown Ice Den
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