Posts By: Tristan Scott

The Local ‘Big Tent Party’ is a Circus Act

By a motion made by the chair of the Montana GOP, a lifelong public servant and conservative was “censured” for exercising his constitutional right to run for office

By Tammi Fisher

Our Elder Care Economy is Broken

We urge Governor Gianforte, and members of the 2023 Montana Legislature, to please fix the rate reimbursement for nursing homes

By Mary Armstrong

Sourdough Power Waffles

When I was at university, a local breakfast cafe served “power waffles” topped with granola, yogurt and fresh berries as an energy boost to start the day

By Julie Laing

Nordic Warrior

For several weeks leading up to the Glacier Glide, an event poster promoting the storied contest begged the question: Are you a Nordic Warrior?

By Tristan Scott

Stir Crazy

Winter has arrived and even as the days grow slightly longer with each sunset, the next two months will test my pup’s patience, as my own

By Rob Breeding

We Need Legislation that Solves Problems

Montana’s 68th Legislature will need all the civility it can muster as it takes on one of the most interesting scenarios our state has faced – the surplus

By Courtenay Sprunger

Ringing in the New Montana

Proposed changes to the state Constitution include everything from making voting more complicated to outlawing abortion

By Mike Jopek

Sixth Annual Sourdough Giveaway

Through January 31, I am offering free packets of my sourdough starter, plus instructions for waking up and caring for it

By Julie Laing

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