They came wanting answers, but left even more angry after ‘listening session’ in Laurel

By: Darrell Ehrlick

Outlets: Daily Montanan

Published: April 24, 2026

Words: 2,310

Last Updated: 3 months, 1 week ago

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LAUREL – Dozens of residents came to two meetings hosted by the State of Montana on Wednesday, demanding answers about a planned 32-bed forensic psychiatric facility planned there. While many came angry, they appeared to leave even more frustrated at the end of a “listening session” that lasted for more than three hours.

Dozens of residents spoke – not a single a person in support of the proposed location – and by the time it …

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