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November Cover Artist: Liv Larsen

Sunday Nov. 1

Liv Larsen is a Norwegian-American artist based in Bozeman, Montana. Her work explores the intimate relationship between nature, imagination, and the emotional landscapes of human experience. Raised among the forests and wooded coastlines of…

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Montana Values

Angie Ripple  |   Sunday Nov. 1

As a kid growing up in Montana, I heard the phrase ‘Montana values’ what seems like a million times—on political ads, in conversations... it just really came from everywhere. But Montana values are a lot more than buzzwords, and…

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Storm Castle Cafe

Angie Ripple  |   Sunday Nov. 1

From humble beginnings as a catering operation, a search for the right kitchen led Scott Peterson and Nicole Warner to a breakfast-and-lunch spot that quickly found its place in the Bozeman community. Since opening in 2010, Storm Castle Cafe has…

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Here Comes The Wind Again

Lisa Vandenbos  |   Sunday Nov. 1

The wind in Livingston is to be reckoned with. Often called the state’s “wind capital,” Livingston experiences high winds due to a “mountain gap wind” created as air funnels between the Absaroka, Bridger, and Gallatin…

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The Masonic Movement in Montana

Pat Hill  |   Sunday Nov. 1

When white men moved into Montana in the early 1860s in pursuit of gold and new opportunities, Freemasons were among their ranks and would leave their mark on the history of the Treasure State.Freemasons are members of one of the world’s oldest…

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Giving Thanks for Bozeman

Topher Sedlak  |   Sunday Nov. 1

Welcome to November. A time of giving thanks. A time when Americans roast a bird (or facsimile), bake some sweet potatoes, and valiantly try to make cranberries taste better.Like the Fourth of July, Thanksgiving is truly an all-American holiday. It…

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Thomas Edison in Bozeman, Montana

Rachel Phillips  |   Sunday Nov. 1

At the Gallatin History Museum, one never knows exactly what to expect when opening a bag of donated items. The museum’s mission focuses geographically on Gallatin County and southwest Montana, but a random variety of objects from exotic places…

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Not a Hunter

Steve McGann  |   Sunday Nov. 1

When I was asked to write about hunting, I responded with “Not a hunter.” Rather curt and final. Yet, upon reflection, I realized I had hunting stories, because I had been on hunting trips with friends, participated to some…

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The Match That Turned One Gift into a Movement

How ten years of trust and a donor advised fund helped build a bike park fifteen years in the making

Sunday Nov. 1

Safety First: Bikefill is a Closed Construction ZoneFor 15 years, Gallatin Valley Land Trust (GVLT) and the City of Bozeman had envisioned Bikefill, a world-class community bike park just north of Bozeman. Over fifteen years, that vision became…

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October Cover Artist: Kelley J Sullivan

Thursday Oct. 1

Kelley J Sullivan is a Bozeman-born, self-taught mixed media painter whose work is rooted in the landscapes, weather, and emotional memory of Montana. Rather than painting specific places, Sullivan uses familiar elements of the Western…

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Stay Curious

Angie Ripple  |   Thursday Oct. 1

October is a Strange Month in Bozeman. One day you’re admiring the fall color and squeezing in one more outdoor adventure. The next, you’re wondering if you remembered to disconnect the garden hose, whether the snow tires are still where…

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