Medicine & Money

The Big Business of Buds in The Hands of the Voters

Angie Ripple  |   Fri. Apr. 1st, 2016

You may have noticed that our medical marijuana advertising has been removed from this issue. It is not because we decided not to allow these businesses to advertise with us; it is because on February 25, 2016, the Montana Supreme Court upheld…

What The TRUMP Is Going On?

Ramona Mead  |   Fri. Apr. 1st, 2016

I’ve noticed something interesting happening in my Facebook feed lately: People who usually don’t discuss politics are going there. Big time. And the folks who do commonly discuss politics are RAGING.I like seeing people get fired up. I…

Cleanup Bozeman

Fri. Apr. 1st, 2016

As winter wanes and steps aside for warm sunshine, green grass and flip flop season…the aftermath of a hard winter becomes unearthed. Brisk autumn winds can blow around debris and trash, and months of pet poop from the winter months suddenly…

The Bozeman Energy Project and the Bozeman Energy Smackdown

Fri. Apr. 1st, 2016

The City of Bozeman is working hard to help our community save money and resources with The Bozeman Energy Project and the Bozeman Energy Smackdown energy conservation programs for businesses and residents. Energy savings are a simple and proven way…

Bicycles & Taxidermy

Rachel Phillips  |   Fri. Apr. 1st, 2016

In a century-old photograph, William Ginn proudly poses with six gigantic trout, a hint of a smile on his lips and a sparkle in his eyes. In another image, he is propped up on a bicycle in front of a curtained backdrop, muscles straining for the…

Meet The Hawkers

Fri. Apr. 1st, 2016

Joining the Bozeman High School Speech and Debate team was a stroke of luck I stumbled upon after being cut from the school volleyball team and panicking about what my high school experience would be. For me, my biggest fear was going through the…

What is Permaculture and Where it’s Happening in Bozeman

Permaculture Demystified

Kareen Erbe  |   Fri. Apr. 1st, 2016

When I started my business, Broken Ground, back in 2011, one of my goals was to raise more awareness about permaculture in the Bozeman area. I quickly realized, however, that the greatest obstacle to that challenge was, in fact, the term. The word…

From Farm to Pizza

An Afternoon Chat with Sola and Red Tractor’s Tiffany Lach

Cassi Miller  |   Fri. Apr. 1st, 2016

Balance is crucial in life. When it comes to food, people seek balance. Is it possible to consume delicious food that is also healthy? Can a restaurant produce sumptuous, decadent meals while also caring for the community in which they exist? Can one…

Energy Efficiency in the Home

Tim Ford  |   Fri. Apr. 1st, 2016

With Earth Day fast approaching, this is a great time to focus on ways individuals can make a difference in their home. The beauty of increasing a home’s energy efficiency is that it not only helps reduce greenhouse gas emissions, it also helps…

Outsourcing is Not a Four Letter Word

Tom Egelhoff  |   Fri. Apr. 1st, 2016

New business owners are very conscious of every penny. When you mention sending anything out of house to be done by someone else they often feel the need to blow into a paper bag.       Too expensive! Too expensive they…

Expanded Interim Shooting Restriction Goes into Effect in Hyalite Drainage on April 20th

Fri. Apr. 1st, 2016

The Custer Gallatin National Forest will implement an expanded interim target shooting restriction in Hyalite Canyon to address public safety issues and resource management concerns on April 20, 2016. The restriction will remain in place year-long…

Increasing Your Green

Phil Cameron  |   Fri. Apr. 1st, 2016

We have all heard the famous saying by Kermit the Frog, “its not easy being green”, and in a lot of ways that relates to our lifestyle and diet as well. Living a green lifestyle has many positive benefits for our health and for our…