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Blackfeet Nation Calls Out McDonald’s After Native Athletes Turned Away
The Blackfeet Nation on Tuesday condemned the actions of a manager at a McDonald’s restaurant in Ronan, Montana, who turned away a group of young Native athletes last Thursday, Jan. 15, 2026, calling the incident unacceptable and deeply concerning. The restaurant is located on the Flathead Reservation, and the...
Whitefish Pilot
Bars of the town for sale
Walk into The Great Northern Bar and Grill and you’ll see a sign of Al Tays’ face on the wall. Riddled with bullet holes, it stares down at the bar seats, giving folks a reminder of what The Northern is all about. Tays' friends thought the sign would be good fun, the bartender of 27 years said. And good fun it was. “It was a hoot,” he said. “Yea, I put a 12-gauge deer slug right between my eyes.” So the friends shot the thing all up, brought it home – to The Northern, that is – and hung it on the wall, just after Tays retired in 2018 at 64. And that’s how it’s gone for a lot of things in Whitefish. If the story wasn’t made inside The Northern, there’s a good chance a sign of it made it on the walls thereafter. On Jan. 13, a real estate listing for The Northern went live. Three days later, the property was under contract. And sure enough, on the listing’s first photo, is Tays’ bullet-ridden face, part of The Northern’s story, and so part of the sale. “The people, I miss a lot,” Tays said. “You know, Whitefish is
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FVCC culinary students invite community to Chef’s Table dining series
MISSOULA, Mont. — Flathead Valley Community College’s Culinary Institute of Montana is inviting the public to experience regional American cuisine through its Chef’s Table dining series, a student-created dinner experience highlighting flavors from across the country. The multi-course dinners are prepared and served by FVCC culinary students,...
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Montana wrestling team denied meal at McDonalds restaurant
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Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers opens in Kalispell
KALISPELL, Mont. — On Tuesday, Freddy’s Frozen Custard and Steakburgers is now officially open for business in Kalispell. The restaurant is located off Highway 93 in a new development area in Kalispell. The location seats 52 guests, has patio seating, and a drive-through for customers. Management says the...
Flathead Beacon
Changing Montana’s Drunk Driving Culture, One Coffee Card at a Time
The streets of Whitefish were quiet, and the sun had yet to rise as Carli Seymour, Kelsie Ring and Glacier Raymond got out of their cars, bundled in coats and hats, on a chilly Saturday morning in November. The trio pulled on bright yellow vests with the emblem of the...
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This Tiny Cafe In Montana Has A Mouth-Watering Buffalo Pie Known Throughout The State
Ever had one of those mornings where your stomach growls so loudly it could be mistaken for a grizzly bear?. In the charming mountain town of Whitefish, Montana, there’s a humble establishment that knows exactly how to tame that beast – The Buffalo Cafe. This isn’t just another...
The Western News
Libby Senior Center Menu for January 2026
Here is the menu for January at the Libby Senior Center. Staff is asking those that want to reserve a meal call the center 24 hours in advance. The number is 293-7222. Meals are available in house, home delivery or grab and go. Meals are ready from 3:30 p.m. to 5 p.m. on Tuesday and Friday or 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Wednesday. Fri. January 2 : chicken parmesan with rice, corn and carrots, macaroni sald, kaiser roll, apricots, cherry pie, milk Tues. January 6 : goulash – ground beef in tomato-based sauce, corn, elbow macaroni, garlic bread, beets, pears, broccoli and cauliflower salad, apricot muffin, milk Wed. January 7: egg salad on sandwich bread, tomato soup, cracker, cottage cheese, peaches, chocolate chip cookie, milk Fri. January 9 : pork roast, mashed potatoes made with sour cream, pork gravy, roll, fruit cocktail, apple sauce, yellow cake with cream cheese icing, milk Tues. January 13: oven cooked breaded chicken breast fillet, mashed potatoes made with sour cream and country gravy, biscuit, corn, pears, pea salad, white cake with cream cheese icing, ice cream, milk Wed. January 14 : cheeseburger w/bun, tomato, onion, lettuce, pickle chips, chicken with rice soup, crackers, fruit
Lake County Leader
New Mexican restaurant will open in 4B’s
Veterans of another Polson Mexican restaurant will open one of their own early next year. The Guerrero family bought the old 4B’s location on Hwy. 35 in July and plans to open an authentic Mexican restaurant there in the first week of January. Everardo Guerrero, a part-owner with his...
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People Drive From All Over Montana For The Whitefish At This Unassuming Restaurant
Some restaurants just have that magic – that inexplicable quality that makes people willingly drive three hours through mountain passes and winding roads just for a meal. Buffalo Café in Whitefish, Montana, has been casting this particular spell on breakfast lovers for decades, drawing pilgrims from Missoula, Great Falls, and even Helena for a taste of their legendary morning fare.
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The Stroganoff At This Restaurant In Montana Is So Good, It’s Worth A Road Trip
Some dishes are so transcendent they justify packing an overnight bag, filling the gas tank, and hitting the open road with a singular culinary mission in mind. The stroganoff at Buffalo Café in Whitefish, Montana, is precisely that kind of revelation – a dish so perfectly executed it transforms a simple combination of beef, mushrooms, and sauce into something worth crossing state lines to experience.
Flathead Beacon
Flathead Breweries Tap into Generational Trends with Fresh Flavors, Diversified Menus
In 2018 when Gabe Mariman and Adam Robertson transitioned from a homebrewing operation in Whitefish to launch Bias Brewing in downtown Kalispell, they started pouring craft beers like sours and blondes at their initial location on First Avenue East. To add some variety to the taproom, they also saw a market for alternatives and launched a hard seltzer within the first three months of opening.
Bigfork Eagle
Whistling Andy Distillery celebrates 15-year milestone
Montana’s oldest distillery looks back on humble beginnings and more than a decade of serving high-quality, handcrafted spirits. Founder and Distiller Brian Anderson sat down next to Head Distiller Gabe Spencer in the lounge area of Whistling Andy Distillery, located of Montana 35 in Bigfork. They looked around their front-of-house, with its warm wood interior and ample space. There’s a section with tables and chairs for diners to enjoy their Crafthouse menu, a gift shop and of course, a large bar with bottles of spirits lining the walls. The distillery is a welcoming, comfortable space, just waiting for the community to get there and enjoy it. These days, they can handle hosting large events or the annual barrage of summer tourists — but it remains a cozy spot for locals, who will stop by for a drink after work or grab a bite to eat. That’s always been the goal for Whistling Andy, according to Anderson, who set out on this journey more than 20 years ago. Anderson is a geo-hydrologist by trade. Prior to starting Whistling Andy, he spent time on the North Slope of Alaska doing wetland delineation engineering. This work took him to several other states across
Western News
Libby Senior Center Menu for December 2025
Here is the menu for March at the Libby Senior Center. Staff is asking those that want to reserve a meal call the center 24 hours in advance. The number is 293-7222. Meals are available in house, home delivery or grab and go. Meals are ready from 3:30 p.m. to...
NBCMontana
Sykes Diner hosts annual Thanksgiving dinner for the community
KALISPELL, Mont. — On Thursday, Sykes Diner hosted its annual Thanksgiving dinner for the community in Kalispell. The event is a long-standing tradition, organized by volunteers and staff to provide a free, traditional Thanksgiving meal to residents. They offered foods including turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy, pumpkin pie...