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Healthcare

‘A Revolving Door’

With few community-based mental and behavioral health resources in the Flathead Valley — and as waitlists grow at the Montana State Hospital — a vulnerable population of people with mental illness is now cycling through the streets, jail and local hospital

Photo Essay

Painted Skies

Another strong solar storm lights up Montana skies

Twice as Tasty

Fresh Yogurt Smoothie

This smoothie recipe emphasizes ratios and lets you mix up local fresh and frozen ingredients for endless flavor variations

History

The Philosopher King of Wild Horse Island

As one of the earliest — and only — homesteaders to occupy Flathead Lake’s Wild Horse Island, Herman Schnitzmeyer nearly starved to death before turning his attention to photography, a talent he used to capture a turning point in the American West