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Upgraded M Trail enhances hiking experience in Missoula
The iconic M Trail on Missoula's Mount Sentinel recently underwent significant renovations to make it more hike-able for the thousands of people who visit each year. The improvements include erosion control measures and new benches at each switchback.
Osprey chicks are helping scientists track pollution in the Clark Fork River
MTPR brought you the story of Iris the osprey earlier this summer. Iris is a world-famous bird who’s nested along Missoula’s Clark Fork River for most of her long life. She’s also a longtime participant in research tracking mining pollution in the river. After more than a decade, the latest data on the health of the river is expected soon.
Your Kids Can Drive the Big Rigs Saturday to Help Missoula Food Bank
"Construction is badass! But when you work in it day-in-and-day-out, it is easy to forget." So says the team at Jackson Contractor Group of Missoula, who will once again donate their time and training expertise to help support the Missoula Food Bank and get the youngest of recruits all fired up for a career in the construction biz!
A breakdown of Montana Grizzlies' special teams before the 2024 season
MISSOULA — Special teams dominance has been a staple of head coach Bobby Hauck's Grizzlies during both of his stints leading Montana. The return of nationally lauded punt returner Junior Bergen, who also runs back kickoffs, creates high expectations again in that aspect of special teams. Yet, the cast...
Another 30 Pound Chinook caught at Fort Peck
Scott Collinsworth from Fort Peck Marina Guide Service was stunned, saying, “I’ve never seen anything like it—it barely fit in the net!” That’s how he summed up the massive chinook Kathy Foust from Nebraska reeled in on Wednesday. This monster fish measured 43 inches in...
Museum of the Rockies excavates hadrosaur fossil from Makoshika trail
MILES CITY – The good news is that a very popular dinosaur fossil that was a fixture alongside one of Makoshika State Park’s hiking trails has not been stolen, vandalized or damaged; rather, it has been excavated by Museum of the Rockies. It’s a bit of a shock...
Reno 911 & Happy Madison Star Announces Missoula Stand-Up Show
There is a good chance that each of us has a small collection of movies that we have watched over a hundred times. The movies that you can quote word for word. Out of my collection of favorites, I have a half dozen that involve a certain comedian. A person who is hilarious at just about anything he does. I'm talking about comedian Nick Swardson.
Celebration to honor history, settlers of D'Aste
A celebration of the historic community of D’Aste on Aug. 25 will include special guests, memories, gratitude, and children's music and games from 3-5 p.m. The gathering is at the old D’Aste Church between Charlo and Moiese on Dublin Gulch Road and is sponsored by the D’Aste Women’s Service Group (DWSG). All are invited to this free event.Four special guests will share memories:• Pat Quinn, former governor of Illinois, is a great-nephew of Tom Quinn, a beloved early D’Aste leader.• Inez Evans Freshour Pounds and Lila Faye Evans Krantz are two of the 11 children of D'Aste settlers Jesse and...
Gianforte requests presidential ‘major disaster declaration’ for Missoula, Powell counties
Gov. Greg Gianforte has requested President Joe Biden issue a presidential major disaster declaration in response to the major windstorm in Missoula that occurred in late July, his office said Thursday. The governor’s request is for Missoula and Powell counties. “On the evening of July 24, 2024, long lasting thunderstorms produced strong damaging winds in […]
Tuell and Burr honored by Gov. Gianforte
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte honored two Veterans at the Beartooth Elk’s Lodge in Red Lodge last week, Hank Tuell lll and Jason Burr. “Nobody better embodies Montana’s values than Veterans, and their commitment to service both to our country and to our communities. They are essential to the fabric of what we do here in Montana,” said Gov. Gianforte.
Every NFL Player From Montana (2014-Now)
Since 2014, ten years ago, 13 Montana-born players have appeared in an NFL game. 2023 had the most in a single season with three players appearing in at least one game. 2024 will hopefully add a brand new Montanan to the list - Dylan Cook, from Butte with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Cook has been on NFL rosters for the last two years but has yet to appear in an NFL game. The Butte native has a good opportunity to make the Steelers roster this season, but will he see the field in an NFL game?
U.S. Grains Council Connects Mexican Brewers to Montana Barley Producers
The U.S. Grains Council (USGC) recently organized farm visits, educational opportunities and business-to-business meetings between a major Mexican brewing company and stakeholders in the U.S. barley industry. Pictured above, Montana Wheat and Barley Board Member Kevin Bradley (second from left) speaks to attendees about his crop and shares an informational...
Kris Kobach joins Montana lawsuit in Kansas vs. Joe Biden order on voter access
Kansas Attorney General Kris Kobach has made Kansas part of a federal lawsuit led by Montana but filed in Kansas against President Joe Biden over an executive order on voter registration. Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen filed the lawsuit Tuesday in U.S. District Court in Wichita. At issue is Biden's 2021 Executive Order 14019. ...
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