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Montana Education Chief Arrested for DUI, Faces Court

6/28/2025

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Montana's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Susie Hedalen, is in hot water after being arrested for DUI on June 22. Police observed her dazed demeanor and bloodshot eyes, and although she declined a breath test, a blood sample was collected. Hedalen expressed remorse, insisting this incident won't hinder her duties, with a court hearing scheduled for July 8, 2025.

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Story summary

Montana's Superintendent of Public Instruction, Susie Hedalen, is in hot water after being arrested for DUI on June 22. Police observed her dazed demeanor and bloodshot eyes, and although she declined a breath test, a blood sample was collected. Hedalen expressed remorse, insisting this incident won't hinder her duties, with a court hearing scheduled for July 8, 2025.