Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation reports there were 12 new fires through Monday evening, but no active, larger fires. But DNRC reports there are no active large fires, although there were 125 fire starts in the past week. Fire weather this weekOur weather this week could be problematic for fire starts too. Ellsworth Trial continuesThe criminal trial of former Montana Senate President Jason Ellsworth resumes in Helena. While about 86% of prime working-age Montanans between 25 and 54 are part of the labor force, retirement-age residents make up about 20%.