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Galloping in the Gallatin

Sunday Sep. 1

Gallatin County first organized horse races in the 1870s. In November 1871, the Bozeman Avant-Courier announced four days of racing. By 1878, the Eastern Montana Agricultural and Mechanical Association purchased land, possibly the site of the…

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Momming In The 406

Andrew Jefferis  |   Sunday Sep. 1

Recovering from a number of mid-summer thunderstorms and profusion of rain, Bozeman suburbia was greener than ever. I step inside, in complete awe of the family photos printed on canvas lining the foyer. After a brief hug and some mandatory catching…

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Dan Lourie: A Pillar of Conscience

Sunday Sep. 1

Dan Lourie is a powerhouse, leading by example to challenge members of the Bozeman community and beyond to engage in civil discourse, to show up in support of their values, and to insist on justice day after day.  - Ariel Donohue Born into a…

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Top 10 Fall Hikes Around Bozeman

Kate Hulbert  |   Sunday Sep. 1

Fall is one of the best times to hike in Bozeman because the tourists have left, making the trails less crowded. The colors as the leaves begin to change are beautiful to see.  Here are ten of the best fall hikes in and around Bozeman. Bear…

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Belgrade Real Estate Report

Tim Ford  |   Sunday Sep. 1

This article generally focuses on the Real Estate Market in Bozeman; however, the community of Belgrade is a vital part of the Gallatin Valley as well. This month, we’ll take a look at how the Real Estate Market has fared for our neighbors to…

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August Cover Artist: Glenda Weaver

Thursday Aug. 1

Glenda Rainie Vinson Weaver is a professional hair designer and venue owner who loves the outdoors and found happiness through an old lens and cell phone camera. Glenda was born and raised in Montana; she’s stomped a few trails, kissed a few…

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Bozeman Real Estate Report: August

Tim Ford  |   Thursday Aug. 1

We’re now over halfway through the year, and I thought it was a good time to look back at the first 6 months of 2019 and see how the real estate market faired. From the first of the year through July 1st, 457 single family homes sold in…

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Getting Plugged in to Bozeman

One Newcomer’s Quest to Call Bozeman Home

Sarah May  |   Thursday Aug. 1

After making the three-day cross-country move, I stared wide-eyed at the Bridger Mountain range eager to make Bozeman feel like home. Moving from Georgia to Montana meant over 3,000 feet in elevation gain, limiting my ability to see breathtaking…

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Montana’s Car Culture

Thursday Aug. 1

It is a beautiful, summer, Montana morning. You hop into your classic 1960s era Mustang. You start it up and hear that engine come alive. To any car enthusiast, cold-starting your car is the best sound in the world. Americans love their cars and…

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Soak City

Montana Hot Springs

Montana Grant  |   Thursday Aug. 1

Montanans love to soak! Once the summer heats up, herds of Montanans flow to the lakes, rivers, spas, and hot springs. Their goal is to soak away their stress and problems. The minerals in the waters can also be beneficial.Native nomadic tribes would…

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The Headwaters Three Ways

Sarah Cairoli  |   Thursday Aug. 1

Montana has almost 170,000 miles of river, but the 18 miles leading into the Missouri River’s headwaters are some of the most scenic in the Bozeman area. Although not considered the best fishing waters, the final stretches of the Jefferson…

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What's You Beef? What About the Children?!

Thursday Aug. 1

Growing up in the late 80s/early 90s was such a different time. In the summers, we ran our town on our bikes or barefoot even; it didn’t matter. From after breakfast until we heard Mom holler “Lunch!”, then again until she yelled…

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Bozeman’s 2019-2020 Theater Season

Kevin Brustuen  |   Thursday Aug. 1

Bozeman is growing quickly, and the Bozeman-area theater scene is growing dramatically (pun intended) as well. As recently as ten years ago, people would scan bulletin boards, magazines and newspapers eagerly looking for things to do each weekend:…

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July Cover Artist: Lola Murals

Monday Jul. 1

Lorin Pope and Lani McKay joined forces in 2017 to create Lola Murals, customized art for large scale surfaces. Visual artists inspired by nature, their collaborative work can be found in multiple states. Having first seen Lani’s portraits of…

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Yellowstone Fish Tales

Montana Grant  |   Monday Jul. 1

Fish have always been abundant in Yellowstone Park. The watersheds have been healthy and perfect habitats for trout. Yellowstone Lake alone is 136 square miles of trout habitat. The average depth is 139 feet and as deep as 390 feet. That’s a…

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Small Town Big Event

Bozeman’s Boxing Brawl 1960 National Boxing Association Middleweight Championship

Cindy Shearer  |   Monday Jul. 1

On April 20, 1960, Bozeman Montana made national news when a young MSU Fieldhouse hosted what would later make headlines around the world when the National Boxing Association Middleweight Championship title match between Champion Gene Fullmer and…

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