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{{Short description|Town in Carbon County, Montana, United States}}
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'''Fromberg''' is a town in [[Carbon County, Montana|Carbon County]], [[Montana]], United States. It is part of the [[Billings, Montana]] [[Billings Metropolitan Area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]]. The population was 438 at the [[2010 United States Census|2010 census]].
'''Fromberg''' is a town in [[Carbon County, Montana|Carbon County]], [[Montana]], United States.<ref name=gnis/> As of the [[2020 United States census|2020 census]], the population of the town was 392.<ref name="Census-2020-Profile">{{cite web |title=Profile of Fromberg, Montana in 2020 |url=https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US3029575 |publisher=United States Census Bureau |access-date=June 26, 2022 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220626192139/https://data.census.gov/cedsci/profile?g=1600000US3029575 |archive-date=June 26, 2022 |url-status=live}}</ref>

==Geography==
Fromberg is located at {{coord|45|23|30|N|108|54|31|W|type:city}} (45.391656, -108.908650).<ref name="GR1">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/geographies/reference-files/time-series/geo/gazetteer-files.html|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2011-04-23|date=2011-02-12|title=US Gazetteer files: 2010, 2000, and 1990}}</ref>

According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2012-12-18 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archivedate=2012-07-02 }}</ref>


==History==
==History==
The community is near the Gebo Mine, developed by [[Samuel Gebo]], a coal mine nearby. [[Coalville, Montana]], also known as [[Gebo, Montana]] was the community closer to the coal mine itself.
The community is near the Gebo Mine, developed by [[Samuel Gebo]], a coal mine nearby.<ref name="mhs">{{cite web |title=Fromberg |url=http://mtplacenames.org/ |website=Montana Place Names Companion |publisher=Montana Historical Society |access-date=April 2, 2021}}</ref> Coalville, Montana, also known as [[Gebo, Montana]] was the community closer to the coal mine itself.


The Fromberg Post Office was established on March 21, 1903, with Abraham Pierson as the town's first postmaster.<ref>{{cite book |last=Lutz |first=Dennis J |date=1986 |title=Montana Post Offices &amp; Postmasters |url= |location= |publisher= |page= |isbn= |author-link= }}</ref>
The Fromberg Post Office was established on March 21, 1903, with Abraham Pierson as the town's first postmaster.<ref>{{cite book |last=Lutz |first=Dennis J |date=1986 |title=Montana Post Offices & Postmasters }}</ref> The town was named after Northern Pacific stockholder Conrad Fromberg.<ref name="mhs" />


The [[Gebo Barn]], 2.5 miles to the south on Gebo Ranch, was completed in 1909 and is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].
The [[Gebo Barn]], 2.5 miles to the south on Gebo Ranch, was completed in 1909 and is listed on the [[National Register of Historic Places]].


Fromberg was heavily affected by the [[2022 Montana floods]].<ref>{{Cite web |date=June 13, 2022 |title=Yellowstone National Park closes entrances, residents evacuate Red Lodge as floods sweep across Montana |url=https://www.mtpr.org/montana-news/2022-06-13/yellowstone-national-park-closes-entrances-residents-evacuate-red-lodge-as-floods-sweep-across-montana |access-date=June 16, 2022 |website=Montana Public Radio |language=en}}</ref>
==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1920= 520
|1930= 446
|1940= 533
|1950= 442
|1960= 367
|1970= 364
|1980= 469
|1990= 370
|2000= 486
|2010= 438
|estyear=2019
|estimate=464
|estref=<ref name="USCensusEst2019CenPopScriptOnlyDirtyFixDoNotUse">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/popest/data/tables.2019.html|date=May 24, 2020|title=Population and Housing Unit Estimates|publisher=United States Census Bureau|accessdate=May 27, 2020}}</ref>
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|footnote=U.S. Decennial Census<ref name="DecennialCensus">{{cite web|url=https://www.census.gov/programs-surveys/decennial-census.html|title=Census of Population and Housing|publisher=Census.gov|accessdate=June 4, 2015}}</ref><ref name="MT">{{cite web|url=http://ceic.mt.gov/Population/PopulationProjections.aspx|title=Census & Economic Information Center|accessdate=July 3, 2015}}</ref>
}}


===2010 census===
==Geography==
[[Montana Secondary Highway 310]] and the [[Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad]] run through town. The [[Clarks Fork Yellowstone River]] flows past the east side of the community.<ref>''Fromberg, MT,'' 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1956/1992 ed. (GNIS Cell ID=16511)</ref>
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="wwwcensusgov">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|accessdate=2012-12-18}}</ref> of 2010, there were 438 people, 189 households, and 128 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|912.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 211 housing units at an average density of {{convert|439.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.7% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.3% of the population.


According to the [[United States Census Bureau]], the town has a total area of {{convert|0.48|sqmi|sqkm|2}}, all land.<ref name="Gazetteer files">{{cite web |title=US Gazetteer files 2010 |url=https://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=December 18, 2012 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20120702145235/http://www.census.gov/geo/www/gazetteer/files/Gaz_places_national.txt |archive-date=July 2, 2012 }}</ref>
There were 189 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the town was 47.7 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 33.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

===2000 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |accessdate=2008-01-31 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 486 people, 198 households, and 129 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was 1,007.7 people per square mile (390.9/km<sup>2</sup>). There were 220 housing units at an average density of 456.1 per square mile (177.0/km<sup>2</sup>). The racial makeup of the town was 92.18% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.41% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.21% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 6.79% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.41% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 7.41% of the population.

There were 198 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,219, and the median income for a family was $32,750. Males had a median income of $24,063 versus $17,344 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $14,667. About 6.2% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

==Notable residents==
* [[Arthur A. Ageton]], United States Ambassador was born in Fromberg.
* [[Jenna Jameson]], "The Queen of Porn", lived at a cattle ranch here for some time.<ref name=Higginbotham>[http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/10/07/1097089474673.html "The porn broker"], by Adam Higginbotham, October 9, 2004, ''[[Telegraph Magazine]]'', presented by [[The Age]]. Retrieved February 1, 2007. Also reprinted in a slightly edited form as [http://www.smh.com.au/news/Books/A-life-of-ups-and-downs/2004/12/03/1101923326974.html "A life of ups and downs"], ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'', December 4, 2004. Retrieved February 1, 2007.</ref>
* [[Robert C Switzer]], 1914 and [[Joeseph L Switzer]], 1915 were both born in Fromberg MT, known later as the "Day-Glo Brothers" in the book of the same name, who invented Day-Glo Fluorescent Color used first in WW2 as signal panels, and other products such as Magna-Glo metal flaw detection material licensed to Magnaflux Corp of Chicago, IL.


==Climate==
===Climate===
The [[Köppen Climate Classification]] subtype for this climate is "[[Semi-arid climate|BSk]]" (Tropical and Subtropical Steppe Climate).<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=201142&cityname=Fromberg%2C+Montana%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Fromberg, Montana]</ref>
The [[Köppen Climate Classification]] subtype for this climate is "[[Semi-arid climate|BSk]]" (Tropical and Subtropical Steppe Climate).<ref>[http://www.weatherbase.com/weather/weather-summary.php3?s=201142&cityname=Fromberg%2C+Montana%2C+United+States+of+America&units= Climate Summary for Fromberg, Montana]</ref>
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==Demographics==
{{US Census population
|1920= 520
|1930= 446
|1940= 533
|1950= 442
|1960= 367
|1970= 364
|1980= 469
|1990= 370
|2000= 486
|2010= 438
|2020= 392
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Fromberg is part of the [[Billings, Montana]] [[Billings Metropolitan Area|Metropolitan Statistical Area]].

===2010 census===
As of the [[census]]<ref name ="2010 Census">{{cite web|title=U.S. Census website|url=https://www.census.gov|publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]]|access-date=December 18, 2012}}</ref> of 2010, there were 438 people, 189 households, and 128 families living in the town. The [[population density]] was {{convert|912.5|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|1}}. There were 211 housing units at an average density of {{convert|439.6|/sqmi|/km2|1}}. The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.7% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 1.6% from [[Race (U.S. Census)|other races]], and 0.5% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 5.3% of the population.

There were 189 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the town was 47.7 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 33.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

===2000 census===
[[File:Fromberg Rail Depot, Fromberg, MT.jpg|thumb|right|Historical Northern Pacific Railroad Depot (2019)]]
As of the [[census]]<ref name="GR2">{{cite web |url=https://www.census.gov |publisher=[[United States Census Bureau]] |access-date=January 31, 2008 |title=U.S. Census website }}</ref> of 2000, there were 486 people, 198 households, and 129 families living in the town. The population density was {{convert|1,007.7|PD/sqmi|PD/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. There were 220 housing units at an average density of {{convert|456.1|/sqmi|/km2|sp=us|adj=off}}. The racial makeup of the town was 92.18% [[White (U.S. Census)|White]], 0.41% [[Native American (U.S. Census)|Native American]], 0.21% [[Asian (U.S. Census)|Asian]], 6.79% from [[Race (United States Census)|other races]], and 0.41% from two or more races. [[Hispanic (U.S. Census)|Hispanic]] or [[Latino (U.S. Census)|Latino]] of any race were 7.41% of the population.

There were 198 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were [[Marriage|married couples]] living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,219, and the median income for a family was $32,750. Males had a median income of $24,063 versus $17,344 for females. The [[per capita income]] for the town was $14,667. About 6.2% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the [[poverty line]], including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

==Education==
Fromberg educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.<ref>{{cite web |title=About |url=http://www.frombergpublicschools.com/about.html |publisher=Fromberg Public Schools |access-date=April 14, 2021}}</ref> They are known as the Falcons.<ref>{{cite web |title=Member Schools |url=https://www.mhsa.org/memberschools |publisher=Montana High School Association |access-date=April 19, 2021}}</ref> Fromberg High School is a Class C school.

==Notable people==
* [[Arthur A. Ageton]], United States Ambassador, was born in Fromberg.
* [[Jenna Jameson]], "The Queen of Porn", lived at a cattle ranch here for some time.<ref name=Higginbotham>[http://www.theage.com.au/articles/2004/10/07/1097089474673.html "The porn broker"], by Adam Higginbotham, October 9, 2004, ''[[Telegraph Magazine]]'', presented by [[The Age]]. Retrieved February 1, 2007. Also reprinted in a slightly edited form as [http://www.smh.com.au/news/Books/A-life-of-ups-and-downs/2004/12/03/1101923326974.html "A life of ups and downs"], ''[[Sydney Morning Herald]]'', December 4, 2004. Retrieved February 1, 2007.</ref>


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}

==External links==
{{Commons category|Fromberg, Montana}}
{{Commons category|Fromberg, Montana}}
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{{Carbon County, Montana}}
{{Carbon County, Montana}}

Latest revision as of 23:37, 4 January 2025

Fromberg, Montana
Town
Post Office in 2019
Post Office in 2019
Location within Carbon County and Montana
Location within Carbon County and Montana
Coordinates: 45°23′31″N 108°54′23″W / 45.39194°N 108.90639°W / 45.39194; -108.90639[1]
CountryUnited States
StateMontana
CountyCarbon
Area
[2]
 • Total
0.45 sq mi (1.16 km2)
 • Land0.44 sq mi (1.15 km2)
 • Water0.00 sq mi (0.01 km2)
Elevation
[1]
3,534 ft (1,077 m)
Population
 (2020)
 • Total
392
 • Density882.88/sq mi (341.21/km2)
Time zoneUTC-7 (Mountain (MST))
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code
59029
Area code406
FIPS code30-29575
GNIS ID2412663 [1]

Fromberg is a town in Carbon County, Montana, United States.[1] As of the 2020 census, the population of the town was 392.[3]

History

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The community is near the Gebo Mine, developed by Samuel Gebo, a coal mine nearby.[4] Coalville, Montana, also known as Gebo, Montana was the community closer to the coal mine itself.

The Fromberg Post Office was established on March 21, 1903, with Abraham Pierson as the town's first postmaster.[5] The town was named after Northern Pacific stockholder Conrad Fromberg.[4]

The Gebo Barn, 2.5 miles to the south on Gebo Ranch, was completed in 1909 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.

Fromberg was heavily affected by the 2022 Montana floods.[6]

Geography

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Montana Secondary Highway 310 and the Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad run through town. The Clarks Fork Yellowstone River flows past the east side of the community.[7]

According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 0.48 square miles (1.24 km2), all land.[8]

Climate

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The Köppen Climate Classification subtype for this climate is "BSk" (Tropical and Subtropical Steppe Climate).[9]

Climate data for Fromberg, Montana
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 1
(34) 		4
(40) 		9
(49) 		16
(60) 		21
(70) 		26
(79) 		31
(88) 		31
(87) 		24
(75) 		17
(63) 		8
(47) 		3
(37) 		16
(61)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) −11
(12) 		−9
(16) 		−5
(23) 		0
(32) 		4
(40) 		9
(48) 		12
(53) 		11
(51) 		6
(42) 		1
(33) 		−5
(23) 		−9
(15) 		0
(32)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 13
(0.5) 		10
(0.4) 		18
(0.7) 		36
(1.4) 		48
(1.9) 		46
(1.8) 		20
(0.8) 		18
(0.7) 		33
(1.3) 		28
(1.1) 		15
(0.6) 		10
(0.4) 		290
(11.5)
Source: Weatherbase [10]

Demographics

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Historical population
CensusPop.Note%±
1920520—
1930446−14.2%
194053319.5%
1950442−17.1%
1960367−17.0%
1970364−0.8%
198046928.8%
1990370−21.1%
200048631.4%
2010438−9.9%
2020392−10.5%
U.S. Decennial Census[11]

Fromberg is part of the Billings, Montana Metropolitan Statistical Area.

2010 census

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As of the census[12] of 2010, there were 438 people, 189 households, and 128 families living in the town. The population density was 912.5 inhabitants per square mile (352.3/km2). There were 211 housing units at an average density of 439.6 per square mile (169.7/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 97.3% White, 0.7% Native American, 1.6% from other races, and 0.5% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 5.3% of the population.

There were 189 households, of which 25.9% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.0% were married couples living together, 7.9% had a female householder with no husband present, 5.8% had a male householder with no wife present, and 32.3% were non-families. 27.0% of all households were made up of individuals, and 10.6% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.32 and the average family size was 2.80.

The median age in the town was 47.7 years. 21.2% of residents were under the age of 18; 4.9% were between the ages of 18 and 24; 19.2% were from 25 to 44; 33.5% were from 45 to 64; and 21% were 65 years of age or older. The gender makeup of the town was 52.1% male and 47.9% female.

2000 census

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Historical Northern Pacific Railroad Depot (2019)

As of the census[13] of 2000, there were 486 people, 198 households, and 129 families living in the town. The population density was 1,007.7 inhabitants per square mile (389.1/km2). There were 220 housing units at an average density of 456.1 per square mile (176.1/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 92.18% White, 0.41% Native American, 0.21% Asian, 6.79% from other races, and 0.41% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 7.41% of the population.

There were 198 households, out of which 31.8% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 47.0% were married couples living together, 14.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were non-families. 30.3% of all households were made up of individuals, and 17.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.45 and the average family size was 3.05.

In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 6.2% from 18 to 24, 26.1% from 25 to 44, 22.8% from 45 to 64, and 14.6% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 38 years. For every 100 females, there were 93.6 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.7 males.

The median income for a household in the town was $29,219, and the median income for a family was $32,750. Males had a median income of $24,063 versus $17,344 for females. The per capita income for the town was $14,667. About 6.2% of families and 10.0% of the population were below the poverty line, including 15.6% of those under age 18 and 7.4% of those age 65 or over.

Education

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Fromberg educates students from kindergarten through 12th grade.[14] They are known as the Falcons.[15] Fromberg High School is a Class C school.

Notable people

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References

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  1. ^ a b c d U.S. Geological Survey Geographic Names Information System: Fromberg, Montana
  2. ^ "ArcGIS REST Services Directory". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
  3. ^ "Profile of Fromberg, Montana in 2020". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on June 26, 2022. Retrieved June 26, 2022.
  4. ^ a b "Fromberg". Montana Place Names Companion. Montana Historical Society. Retrieved April 2, 2021.
  5. ^ Lutz, Dennis J (1986). Montana Post Offices & Postmasters.
  6. ^ "Yellowstone National Park closes entrances, residents evacuate Red Lodge as floods sweep across Montana". Montana Public Radio. June 13, 2022. Retrieved June 16, 2022.
  7. ^ Fromberg, MT, 7.5 Minute Topographic Quadrangle, USGS, 1956/1992 ed. (GNIS Cell ID=16511)
  8. ^ "US Gazetteer files 2010". United States Census Bureau. Archived from the original on July 2, 2012. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  9. ^ Climate Summary for Fromberg, Montana
  10. ^ "Weatherbase.com". Weatherbase. 2013. Retrieved on August 19, 2013.
  11. ^ "Census of Population and Housing". Census.gov. Retrieved June 4, 2015.
  12. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved December 18, 2012.
  13. ^ "U.S. Census website". United States Census Bureau. Retrieved January 31, 2008.
  14. ^ "About". Fromberg Public Schools. Retrieved April 14, 2021.
  15. ^ "Member Schools". Montana High School Association. Retrieved April 19, 2021.
  16. ^ "The porn broker", by Adam Higginbotham, October 9, 2004, Telegraph Magazine, presented by The Age. Retrieved February 1, 2007. Also reprinted in a slightly edited form as "A life of ups and downs", Sydney Morning Herald, December 4, 2004. Retrieved February 1, 2007.
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