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“It Ends With Us”: A Missed Opportunity to Tell a Powerful Story
The movie "It Ends With Us" did not hit home as expected. The book was a spectacular commentary on domestic violence and the survivors of such atrocities. The movie? Not so much. It seemed to gloss over the abuse and spent more time developing the love stories. The film adaption...
The Perfect Montana Getaway? Check Out This Local Gem.
Montana is home to several hot springs. According to Google, the state has 120 known hot springs, many of which are accessible to residents. While some are more popular than others, one hot springs location has been part of the state's history for some time and has a pretty impressive guest list.
Montana Teachers Startling Costs For Their Classroom
Some schools have already started while others are gearing up for the first day of school. Parents have their lists of what they need to buy for school supplies but this only accounts for some of the items that are needed every year in the classroom. How Much Are Montana...
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.
How Rare Is a Super Blue Moon? Be Prepared To Wait a Bit For the Next One
A brightly-lit super blue moon is ready to takeover the sky the next several nights. And while you may have multiple chances to see it this time, you next opportunity isn't coming anytime soon. What Is A Super Blue Moon?. A super blue moon is actually two somewhat rare events...
Montana to Invest $400k to Quickly Treat Opioid Overdose
With the increase in use, fatalities from opioid and fentanyl overdose have also risen. To promptly deal with emergency adverse reactions, Montana Governor Greg Gianforte announced an investment of $400,000 to install two dozen kiosks to distribute Naloxone and test strips for fentanyl. Each machine will be placed specifically for...
Complaints of ‘Metal Wire’ in Chicken Nuggets Lead to Huge Recall
A massive recall of chicken nuggets and tenders has some scrambling to check what they have in the freezer. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service announced its latest chicken recall heading into last weekend. More than 167,000 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breast nuggets and tender are included in the recall.
Billings and Kalispell Teams, Hospitals Unite to Stop the Stigma
Two teams, two towns, and two hospitals are coming together to "stop the stigma" and to support suicide prevention efforts here in Montana. Billings and Kalispell, Montana both serve as hosts to a couple of great baseball stadiums. I've visited both ballparks in the past week and a half. Dehler Park in Billings has the rims in the backdrop, and the Glacier Range Riders stadium in Kalispell- wow. The range, the mountains, and the pine trees in the background are hard to beat. You would enjoy just sitting in the Range Riders' Glacier Bank Park stadium- even if a baseball game wasn't taking place.
All Adult Montanans Should See Eastwood’s Spaghetti Westerns
I spent a hot Sunday afternoon and evening binge-watching Clint Eastwood movies. Can now check off my bucket list that I've seen all three of his "Man with No Name" or the "Spaghetti Westerns," nicknamed that because they were filmed in Italy. These movies were produced in the 1960's with...
New Billings Businesses Battling for $40k, part 2
More new businesses are competing for a $40,000 expense reimbursement in the Billings Business Pitch Plan, with a final decision on August 28th. Part I explained a couple of them. Here are some more. Darn, I missed the pitch from Magic City Battlegrounds and I wonder what it is; don't think it's a boxing or MMA gym, maybe a paintball arena? Anyway...
5 Myths You Think Are True About Montana Goodwill
I love thrifting, and one of the best places to do that in Montana is at Goodwill. Some people love Goodwill, but others hate it, but could that be because of some untrue myths surrounding the company? Let's take a look at 5 of the biggest myths when it comes to Goodwill.
Montana College Freshman At Risk? What You Need To Know.
Before you know it, it will be "Back To School" in Montana. That first day of class can be both exciting and a little nerve-wracking all at the same time. I remember the feeling well. After I went through my entire wardrobe and picked out what I would wear the next day, I'd lay in bed hoping to go to sleep. It never seemed to work out that way, as I would spend most of the night tossing and turning.
Remarkable Mining Town Hidden In Mountains Near Missoula
About 30 miles east of Missoula is an old town hidden away in the mountains. While Montana is home to many popular ghost towns this one in particular is home to some of the most well preserved buildings from 1897. READ MORE: Michael Canada Where Is The Body?. The small...
Popular Montana River Named One Of The Best In U.S.
With summer winding down, many Montanans are trying to squeeze in every last ounce of fun before the leaves start to turn, the wind picks up, and we see snow on tops of the mountains. Don't get me wrong, fall in Montana is a sight to behold, but there's a...
Montana Has Two Of The Cheapest Grocery Stores In The Nation.
Over the last few years, it seems like the prices of everything have been on the rise. Home prices, gas, utilities, and rent are just a few of the things that Montanans are paying more for these days. One of the biggest increases consumers have seen is the price of groceries. It started with the whole pandemic and it seems like many of us are still trying to make ends meet.
Holidays for Montanans on August 17-18
My kitten Nyx gets a special day! Right now as I am writing this, she is sleeping in. If you have a black cat living in your home, give them some extra love and play with them. And if they cross your path, remember that it's just a superstition. Baby...
Montana Republican All-Stars Welcome House Speaker
What's it like to see House Speaker Mike Johnson after missing the Trump rally in Bozeman?. It's like seeing Olivia Rodrigo after missing the chance to see Taylor Swift. Or maybe vice versa. Speaker Johnson made a campaign stop for Rep. Ryan Zinke at the Beacon Air Group hanger just...
Montana and Neighboring States Among the ‘Greenest’ in the US
This may come as a bit of a surprise, but Montana recently landed on the Top 10 most "green" states. Yes, a state full of big pickup trucks, coal, mining, and (dwindling) logging, the Treasure State is remarkedly green. Researchers at Cartridge Save looked at the following criteria to determine...
Travel Website Gives Big Love To Montana Resort Town
You will love this place if you have deep pockets. Montana has several high-profile resort towns. These towns see mass travelers during the summer or winter to swim in lakes, ski on mountains, or explore Montana's backcountry. Towns like Bigfork, Whitefish, and Polson see all types of folks during the...
Wildfire Reported South of Billings. Public Advised to Stay Away
Hot, dry conditions provided the perfect environment for a small wildfire to ignite south of Billings on Friday (8/16). The smoke was visible from most of Billings. The fire is located south of Duck Creek and River Road, near the intersection of Hillcrest and Keller Road. According to a social...
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