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Popular Fan Favorite Absent at State Fair This Year
Popular Fan Favorite Absent at State Fair This Year. The food at our Montana State Fair in Great Falls is one of the main reasons that I love when that time comes. And even though some of those favorites have come and gone over the years, one has remained a constant. Until now.
Montana State's groundbreaking ceremony for new Indoor Athletic Center set for July 16
BOZEMAN, Mont. – Montana State University invites the public to the official groundbreaking ceremony for the MSU Indoor Athletic Center (IAC) on Tuesday, July 16, at 3 pm in Bobcat Stadium's north end zone. Those attending are asked to park in the South Lot (#15), north of Kagy Boulevard.
Kids rule too in Best of Whitefish
Eight-year-old Poppy George stood out amongst older folks, placing second in the Best of Whitefish Best Athlete category. George said her mantra is, “I believe in myself. I believe in my team. I believe in God.” George has been a martial arts student at SBG Gym for three years and has a gray/black belt. She also plays soccer with Glacier Surf and her soccer team brought home the gold in their latest home competition, the 3 Blind Refs tournament at the KidSport Complex in Kalispell. The annual tournament is the largest in Montana with over 180 teams coming in from Montana, Idaho, Washington and Canada. Aided by her teammates’ awesome performances, George helped her team score two goals for the win. Among George’s accolades is Mutton Busting Champion, as she competed at the Montana Longhorn Company's Mutton Busting Championship. George said she also likes to support her sister Flora in her Dream Adaptive Recreation activities. Poppy George and her sister Flora. (Photo provided by Ali George)
Rocky Mountain Front’s Rockin’ In Choteau
The Rocky Mountain Front Farmers' Market, has returns to Choteau, THIS Saturday! Don't worry about a thing...they'll be up & running every Saturday morning through the end of September. The market's set up at the Choteau Visitor Information Center, & features delicious fruits, vegetables, herbs, fresh baked good, preserves, freeze dried sweets, T-Shirts, health products & "unique" handmade crafts. Let's go to Choteau, this summer for the Rocky Mountain Front Farmers Market. The name says it all, "Rocky!" They ROCK! Jim Anderson's in Choteau, & he rocks too...
Pre-Pearl Jam Concert, Fundraiser Party Announced in Missoula
The countdown is on for the sold out Pearl Jam concert at Washington Grizzly Stadium on Thursday August 22nd. This last weekend was the release party of the latest brew from the Kettlehouse Brewing Company and Jeff Ament for the MPS Pilsner which will help to raise funds for Jeff's non-profit, Montana Pool Service.
New Peets Hill installation celebrates tribal history, identifies mountain peaks
A new gathering spot in Bozeman helps orient residents to the Gallatin Valley’s mountains and recognizes regional tribal history. The city park just south of Bozeman’s downtown is officially called Burke Park, but most people know it as Peets Hill. Standing at the top of the hillside filled with blooming lupine, arrowleaf balsamroot and sage, Bozeman Mayor Terry Cunningham welcomed a group under the threat of rain.
Miles City's Haven Meged, Columbus' Weston Timberman win big at Ponoka Stampede
Where there's Smoke, there's fire – at least in Haven Meged's world these days. The Montana-raised cowboy leaned on his bay horse's talents to help claim his first Ponoka Stampede championship. Smoke is an eight-year-old Meged got about three years ago and has been seasoning since. "He's been a...
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).
Here are some great places to catch the Butte 3rd of July Fireworks Show
As is customary in Butte, America, any good celebration gets underway a day early. Just look at Christmas Eve or St. Uhro's Day if you need proof. The 3rd of July is almost a bigger deal in Butte than Independence Day itself thanks to an amazing fireworks show and leadup parties. Butte's geography only adds to the intrigue. Have you figured out where you and your family are going to watch the Town Pump fireworks show? If you haven't, here are a few suggestions.
Nonprofit working to provide effective PTSD treatment for Montana veterans
MISSOULA, Mont. - Many Montana veterans today suffer from various mental health problems including post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), which is one of the reasons why the treasure state has the highest veteran suicide rate in the country.
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