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Coverage dated September 24, 2026

State committee votes to replace Capitol’s iconic ‘Montana’ statue

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A new statue will replace the state Capitol’s iconic copper “Montana” as part of an extensive renovation of the building’s exterior, according to state officials.

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  1. Billings Gazette

    Copper Queen: New 'Montana' statue to top the dome as part of Capitol construction project (opens Billings Gazette)

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    An advisory council voted this week to replace the deteriorating statue atop the Capitol, known as “Montana” or “Lady Montana," at an estimated cost of about $790,000.

  2. Montana Free Press

    State committee votes to replace Capitol’s iconic ‘Montana’ statue (opens Montana Free Press)

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    A new statue will replace the state Capitol’s iconic copper “Montana” as part of an extensive renovation of the building’s exterior, according to state officials.