Sustainable Ranching in 2021

Kevin Brustuen

photo: Chris Boyer, Kestrel AerialOne year ago, the Covid pandemic shocked most of us when we suddenly were confronted with shortages in grocery stores, restaurants were shut down, and food became a source of concern. Faced with this sudden and…

‘Historic Moment’ Senate Confirms First Indigenous Cabinet Secretary

Sen. Steve Daines voted NO on the nomination of Rep. Deb Haaland to lead the Department of the Interior

photo: Department of the Interior Tami Heilemann In what many observers are calling a landmark moment, the U.S. Senate confirmed the first Indigenous person to lead the federal agency responsible for managing much of the country’s federal…

Earth Day at Your House

Tim Ford

Since April is the month of Earth Day, it’s also a great time of year to start planning some home improvement projects for the spring and summer. What better way to celebrate Earth Day than by trying to make your home more energy efficient? Not…

National Child Abuse Prevention Month Confronting Institutional Abuse

Children deserve to feel safe and secure, inside and outside of their homes. Every year, thousands of child abuse victims and adult survivors come forward to seek justice against abusers who were in charge of their care in an institutional…

Bozeman Help Center Celebrates 50 Years of Dedicated Service in the Gallatin Valley

Patrik Hill

On March 22, 2021, Help Center, Inc. celebrated 50 years of dedicated service to the Gallatin Valley and surrounding areas. I recently sat down with Mandy St. Aubyn, who is the Development and Communications Coordinator for Help Center, Inc. as we…

Montana’s New War On Wildlife and Sensibility

This past January, Montana swore in our new Governor, a Republican known for body-slamming a reporter during his run for Congress several years ago. Greg Gianforte swept to the Governor’s seat this past November due in large part to the Trump…

Top 10 Regional Natural Hot Springs

Pat Hill

Natural hot springs abound in the southwest corner of the Treasure State due to the geology of that mountainous region. Whether developed enterprises or still in a natural environment, Montana’s hot springs offer a unique and relaxing way to…