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Montana State University Extension announces members of sixth class of REAL Montana program
BOZEMAN — Twenty current and emerging leaders from Montana’s natural resource industries have been selected to take part in the sixth class of a Montana State University Extension program offering in-depth education and training in the agriculture and natural resource industries. The program is called REAL Montana; REAL stands for Resource Education and Agriculture Leadership.
The Hottest, Most Beautiful New Listings For Sale in MT Vol 14
BUTTE, MT - It's no secret that Montana has been seeing a recent, massive influx of new residents and transplants, hailing from all across the U.S. and beyond. I don't blame any of them, since Montana has so much to offer that no other state can match. However, if I keep going along with this train of thought, I will be reprimanded by the locals. Whether people want outsiders to move here or not, it's going to happen, so why not steer into the skid? Plus, I have yet to meet anyone here who was not kindhearted and friendly, whether they were a transplant or a native. Man, Montana is really cool.
Can you spot the bear? Yellowstone guide issues challenge
A Montana-based guide who leads hiking expeditions in Yellowstone National Park on Friday tweeted a landscape image and asked followers if they could spot the black bear. “I’ve been told my more recent ‘Find the Animal Friday’ posts have been way too easy,” Douglas Scott declared. “This one is a little more challenging.” Can you spot the black bear? Photo: Douglas Scott Scott, who runs The Outdoor Society, granted ForTheWin Outdoors permission to use the image and supplied a second image that we’ve posted below to serve as a hint for those who might struggle initially to spot the bear (as I did.) Can...
Viking deep-fried meatball will not appear at Montana State Fair this year
GREAT FALLS, Mont. - The Sons of Norway Lodsen Lodge in Great Falls announced Monday their famous Viking booth at the Montana State Fair will not be in operation this summer due to new safety regulations for deep fryers. The Viking booth is a staple of Montana fair season, known...
Researcher at University of Montana in Missoula Possibly Facing Federal Prison for Falsifying Records
MISSOULA - The U.S. Attorney's Office says a researcher at the University of Montana has admitted to charges of falsifying documents in a federal investigation. The defendant, Braxton Alan Norwood, 43, of Marburg, Germany, pleaded guilty on June 27 to a superseding information charging him with falsification of records in a federal investigation. Norwood faces a maximum of 20 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and at least three years of supervised release.
Fire department encourages firework safety for July 4th weekend
City of Bozeman Fire Chief, Josh Waldo says, "We want to make sure that you're shooting fireworks away from any kind of flammable materials. You want to make sure you're away from homes, you've got water nearby" and continues,"afire extinguisher is also a great tool to have. If the firework doesn't discharge appropriately, and you feel like you have what we would call a dud, give it time. Do not rush in there to inspect this thing. . . five, ten, even fifteen minutes."
Entitlement funds could help Pyramid, but city nonprofits want the money
(Missoula Current) Looking to keep a struggling mill in Seeley Lake from closing for good, Missoula County may look to steer a one-time state grant toward the operation. Commissioners and the county’s grant administrators met Monday to discuss the parameters of a Community Development Block Grant earmarked for economic development toward Pyramid Mountain Lumber, which announced its plans to close earlier this year.
MSU to host groundbreaking ceremony for new indoor athletic complex
BOZEMAN, Mont. — Montana State University announced it will be holding a groundbreaking ceremony for its new indoor athletic complex. The facility is fully funded by donors and includes a 100-yard field, a 300-meter track, a meeting room and restrooms. It will be located south of Bobcat Stadium and west of the Bobcat Track and Field Complex along South 11th Avenue.
'A great blessing': MSU alum Ty Okada reflects on rookie season with Seahawks
"You are just going to embrace of the culture of what it is to be in Montana, and that’s hard work, that’s preparation, that’s dedication," Ty Okada explained how the Bobcats prepared him for the NFL.
Montana athlete overcomes motorbike crash days before Missoula Marathon
MISSOULA, Mt. — Participants in any marathon already have to go through a great deal of adversity to push their bodies to the 26.2-mile test. In this year's Missoula Marathon, one runner had to overcome a severe crash that left him on the side of the road. Last Tuesday,...
Could Montana Watermelons Become Biodegradable Plastics?
Let's face it. With Montana's shorter growing seasons, watermelons are not exactly in our wheelhouse. But it can be and is being done. And maybe with the help of some high-tech horticulture happenings these days, there could be a little added incentive to do the Watermelon Crawl (thank you, country singer Tracy Byrd).
Strong Drying Winds May Hasten the Chance of Montana Wildfires
Missoula, MT (KGVO-AM News) - The Missoula valley has been buffeted over the last few weeks with strong, gusty winds; so much so that I called Bob Nester, a meteorologist with the National Weather Service to ask about the effects the winds might have on potential wildfire risks, even this early in the fire season.
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