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Points races are as tight as it gets heading into Great American motorcycle hill climb
BILLINGS — With a $35,000 purse and bragging rights up for grabs at the 106th Miller Lite Great American Championship Motorcycle Hill Climb, a lot was already on the line this weekend in the South Hills. But with every Rockwell Pro Hill Climb Series season-points race up for grabs...
Mini Pro Wrestlers Invade Popular Montana Bar This Summer
Pro wrestling has always been a sport that is centered around BIG EGOS. Not to mention BIG wrestlers. Take legends like Andre the Giant. The stories of Andre drinking 156 beers in one sitting, or how much he could eat. Or other greats like Hulk Hogan and Randy Savage. Imagine taking those famous wrestlers' egos and packing them into a MUCH smaller wrestler. Then you have yourself the "badest little show on earth."
Flathead Cherry Festival celebrates cherries, community
Although this year’s cherry harvest is meager, thanks to last winter’s prolonged deep freeze, it won’t stop locals and tourists alike from attending the much-anticipated Flathead Cherry Festival. The annual event returns to Polson July 27-28, filling downtown with cherry-themed festivities, food vendors, music, and diverse artisans and crafters.
North Dakota Thunderstorm Threat: Hail the Size of Golf Balls Expected
Grand Forks, ND – North Dakota residents are advised to brace for severe thunderstorms expected to hit the region this afternoon and evening. The main threats include hail up to the size of golf balls and winds reaching up to 60 mph. According to the US National Weather Service...
ND Governor’s Cup wraps first event and gives $125,000 to support workforce needs
FARGO, N.D. (KFYR) - A two-day, charitable, networking event, which was sponsored by Governor Doug Burgum, has had a ripple effect. Civic and business leaders gathered in Fargo for what’s called the Governor’s Cup. Leaders discussed issues and raised funds for state workforce needs, including the need for...
‘Call before you dig!’ 811 Day at State Fair
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Call before you dig! That’s the message from 811 Day on Friday at the State Fair. Whether you are a homeowner or a professional excavator, N.D. One Call said 811 is the number to call if you plan to do some digging. Officials said calling...
Phenomenist Michael Mezmer brings magic to the State Fair
MINOT, N.D. (KMOT) - Swallowing razor blades and catching bullets are some of the cutting-edge magic tricks and illusions brought to the State Fair this year. Award-winning magician and phenomenist Michael Mezmer has performed all over the world and even with Michael Jackson. He also performs at Universal Studios and...
Dakota Cat Cafe coming soon to Lincoln, ND
BISMARCK, N.D. (KFYR) - Lincoln’s Ashley Kneavel is channeling her love for animals into her up-and-coming business, “Dakota Cat Cafe.”. She said her new spot will feature a coffee and pastry cafe with a drive-through and, of course, a lounge area to play with the cats. Kneavel said...
Pool Remains Busy Place With Lessons
The Wolf Point swimming pool has been a busy place this summer, and new pool manager Tiffani Darby has liked all of the activity. “I’ve enjoyed teaching swim lessons and being around all the kids every day,” Darby said. A difference this summer is that Wolf Point is...
On Eagles’ Wings Uses Basketball To Deliver Hope
The On Eagles’ Wings youth ministry spent two days last week in Wolf Point where the group organized basketball activities, provided free meals and awarded raffle prizes. These items, however, weren’t the most important elements that the group of 38 young adults offered. “We talk about hope,” Nick...
Local Display Encourages Registration For Voters
Recent Wolf Point High School graduate Lennoxx Lilley is one area resident that is looking forward to voting in this year’s general election. Lilley, who just turned 18 last week, wasn’t able to vote in this year’s primary election, so he’s even more anxious about casting a vote this November.
Highest Grossing Film Out Of Montana Will Blow Your Mind
How did we not know this movie was partially filmed in Montana? Was our childhood a lie?. The movie business in Montana has been booming lately. Big Sky Country has seen several high-profile and independent film productions come to Montana. Everything from horror to westerns to dramatic movies has set up shop in Montana.
Willow Presentation Explores Indigenous Knowledge, Practice
MISSOULA - All Nations Health Center hosted a Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK) presentation by Rosalyn LaPier, Ph.D. (Blackfeet, Métis), that focused on the cultural significance of trees, particularly the willow. Traditional Ecological Knowledge (TEK), according to the TEK Lab, is defined as knowledge and practices passed down through generations,...
'All of my favorite things in one trip': Montana wrestlers on their way to Germany
As Team Montana gathered in the backyard of a residence in west Billings for a get-together before heading for disco bowling and a wrestling session later, boys coach Mike Etchemendy of Miles City reflected. On a bright and sunny Saturday, Etchemendy recalled his days as a youth wrestler in Miles...
West Nile Has Been Found In North Dakota Mosquitos
All our lives we've been warned about the West Nile virus. We've had a tinge of fear since childhood. We were told that mosquitos carry this deadly disease, and with that, bug spray is a must. What Is West Nile?. West Nile was first discovered in 1937. It was given...
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