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Posts By: Tristan Scott

Jimmy Carter Remembered in Montana

Former U.S. Sen. Max Baucus and U.S. House Rep. Ryan Zinke recall interactions with the former president who died Dec. 29 at age 100

By Tom Lutey, Montana Free Press

Nordic Paradise

As snow piles up around Northwest Montana, Nordic groomers are hard at work creating a winter wonderland for cross-country skiers of all stripes

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Growth Outlook 2025

While home costs remain high across northwest Montana, Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls are experiencing unique housing trends as Flathead County officials work to move forward on infrastructure projects in 2025; plus, Market Metrics and Financial Corner

By Beacon Staff

Ed McGrew’s BBQ

Hone your holiday smoking skills with these better backyard barbecue tips from meat-master Ed McGrew — or hire him to cater your event

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As Community Services Collapse, Experts Say the Mentally Ill are Being Left Behind Bars

The closure of mental health crisis centers in the Flathead Valley has created a backlog of criminal cases involving mentally ill defendants, overwhelming the courts and leading to a growing waitlist for evaluations and treatment at the Montana State Hospital. According to experts, incarceration is the default for mentally ill defendants.

By Maggie Dresser

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