Uncommon Ground

Uncommon Ground

Dear Mr. President

Mr. Obama, you inspired us to believe, to hope, and to act

By Mike Jopek
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Today’s Excuse

Any excuse to not pass pre-kindergarten may sadly do just fine with most lawmakers

By Mike Jopek
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Job of Majority to Govern

Republicans now run all three branches of the federal government and the Montana Legislature

By Mike Jopek
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Giving Thanks

Nobody owns all the answers, yet maybe collectively we can move all Montanans forward

By Mike Jopek
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Quit Stressing Out

American Psychological Association released a survey indicating that 2016 presidential elections pose a significant source of stress

By Mike Jopek
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Choice on the Ballot

People like Bullock, Fox and Lindeen have proven themselves as worthy stewards of public lands

By Mike Jopek
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Vote Like a Local

On down-ticket choices, there are many worthy candidates

By Mike Jopek
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Local Progress

It’s been one heck of a growing season in the Flathead

By Mike Jopek
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No Nonsense

Zac Perry of Columbia Falls provides leadership that we need

By Mike Jopek
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Stung by Cost of Medicine

Instead of making fixes to our national healthcare, politicians are spouting ideological support or opposition to solutions

By Mike Jopek
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Grateful

Taking stock of our 26th season growing food

By Mike Jopek
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Slow Down

Keeping the money local, investing in community banks and credit unions

By Mike Jopek
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Fog of Growth

Calling for civility and compromise as the Flathead figures out solutions to rapid growth

By Mike Jopek
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Best Gram’ Ever

After four decades of companionship, the transition to solitude is unimaginable

By Mike Jopek