Posts By: Tristan Scott

Muddy Bottom Boys

Mudsnails may fill a trout’s belly, but like a deep-fried Twinkie at the county fair, they don’t provide any nutrition

By Rob Breeding

Consequences of Bad Judgment

At the rate at which the incidents of crime are occurring in our Flathead Valley, we can’t rely upon how we have addressed crime in the past. We must acknowledge the need for more law enforcement support and personnel.

By Tammi Fisher

Montana Wants Freedom from Disease

When states make it easier for parents to get an exemption from child care or school vaccinations, the use of exemptions increases

By Sophia Newcomer

Winter Squash and Mushroom Risotto

Don’t forget about those crunchable squash seeds. They can be roasted, too, as a snack or a garnish for any of these dishes

By Julie Laing

Spring to Life

Washington may be out of touch with rural Montana but Senator Tester clearly gets it, delivers on what matters, and values an honest day’s work

By Mike Jopek

Who Should Be Rebuked? Not Marc Racicot

The act of excommunicating him from the party, the temerity to tell journalists that they dare not refer to him as a Republican – these are the cruel and arrogant moves of people without maturity or wisdom

By Scott Darkenwald

Grazing the Kelp Forest

The controversial flavor enhancer MSG was first extracted from kelp, which is an essential ingredient in dashi, the ubiquitous Japanese soup stock

By Rob Breeding

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