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January Cover Artist: Ella Kuzyk

Wednesday Jan. 1

A painter, muralist, adventurous spirit, and big time lover of life, Ella Kuzyk has been making art from the moment she could jam her baby hands into a jar of paint. Growing up in various mountain towns around the West, she has always been sketching…

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Letter From the Editor

Angie Ripple  |   Wednesday Jan. 1

As the new year begins, it’s time to embrace the boundless opportunities ahead and live out loud! Each January brings a renewed sense of hope—hope for brighter days, for positive change, and for a deeper connection to the places and…

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Real Estate Resolutions For The New Year

Tim Ford  |   Wednesday Jan. 1

As we welcome 2025, many people are making New Year’s resolutions to improve their lives—and for some, this means taking steps toward home ownership or investing in real estate. Whether you’re dreaming of buying your first home…

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Katie Thomas  |   Wednesday Jan. 1

Two years ago, the nice guy installing my new kitchen cabinets mentioned that his neighbor was opening an authentic Thai-Chinese restaurant in Bozeman in the near future. I said, ‘Hold that hammering – are you sure?’ I didn’t want to be…

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Goodbye Winter Birthday Blues

Sydney Jones  |   Wednesday Jan. 1

With a fresh start to a brand new year, we all get the opportunity to look forward to another 12 months, each filled with different ceremonies and celebrations. With a January birthdate myself, I am no stranger to the way winter birthdays sometimes…

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Tap ‘er Light

Steve McGann  |   Wednesday Jan. 1

Last November, in a baffled state of mind, I gazed at a political map of Montana and realized the reason for one of the sparse blue sections. Hoping for some inspiration, some hope, I searched the bookcase for a biography of the most respected…

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Bad Days on the River

Jeff Beyl  |   Wednesday Jan. 1

How was your day fishing? Terrible! Didn’t you have a good time? No! What? Is there such a thing as a bad day on the river? I have fished on days when the sun scorched down upon us and we sweat so much we looked like we had just gone…

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Top 10 Bozeman Winter Activities

Angie Ripple  |   Wednesday Jan. 1

A Bozeman winter brings long, cold days and nights, and you’ll want some activities to keep you warm and busy until things thaw out. We’ve collected a handful of ideas to keep you moving and happy this winter. Play in the SnowEmbrace the…

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A Youngster’s Recollection of the Winter of ‘49

Tuesday Dec. 31

Montana winters vary. Some can be cold and miserable and others warm and balmy. Having lived in Gallatin County all my life, I have experienced all kinds. On Christmas Day 1969 there was no snow on the ground and, with the rain, it felt like a spring…

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December Cover Artist: Travis Andersen

Sunday Dec. 1

Travis Andersen came to Bozeman to attend MSU in the early nineties and never left. Since that time, he has become a fixture in the local art scene, as well as in the ski community. His photos have appeared in numerous publications, and his fine art…

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Holiday Cheer

Angie Ripple  |   Sunday Dec. 1

Driving down Willson Avenue on a winter evening in December is something I look forward to each holiday season. I love the curve of the road heading toward downtown, winter’s leafless tree canopy, stoic historic homes on either side, and a…

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Luxury Homes Market Analysis

Tim Ford  |   Sunday Dec. 1

A Historical PerspectiveLet’s take a look at how the high-end real estate market in Bozeman has evolved over the years. Back in 2007, only 24 homes sold for over $1 million in the area. The following year, in 2008, that number dipped slightly…

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The Western Cafe

The Last Best Place

Angie Ripple  |   Sunday Dec. 1

The Western Cafe holds the title of being Bozeman, Montana’s longest-running restaurant. Operating since 1933 (and possibly earlier), the building at 443 E Main St has been serving meals for going on 100 years. It was known as The Eat a Bite…

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Bozeman Bar Beat: The Haufbrau

Bozeman’s Past and Present

Sydney Jones  |   Sunday Dec. 1

As the end of 2024 nears and the Gallatin Valley continues to grow and change, Bozeman locals hold on tight to the fact that there will always be somewhere fun and familiar to take a seat, enjoy a drink and feel as if you’re back in the old…

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Maestro Ushers Bozeman Symphony Into a New Era

Sunday Dec. 1

September 2024 marked a special milestone for the Bozeman Symphony Orchestra as Maestro Norman Huynh began his fifth season as music director. Since being chosen in 2020 from six finalists out of 238 applicants, the orchestra’s first…

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