Uncommon Ground

Uncommon Ground

New York Son

Over the last half-century, Dad raised his boys to work with our hands and care for our family

By Mike Jopek
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Milking the Pandemic

This is today, life in modern Montana. I wouldn’t give it up for much anything.

By Mike Jopek
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Grandma’s Medicine

Washington is stuck fanning culture-war fires and won’t address things that matter like the real cost of life-saving medicine

By Mike Jopek
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Cold and Hungry

This is the time of year to believe in ourselves and our community

By Mike Jopek
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Running On Empty

Montana’s home shortage is making housing a luxury with anyone lucky enough to own a piece of the Flathead suddenly wealthy

By Mike Jopek
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Ever-increasing Property Taxes

Montana should get real and keep property taxes affordable for people who live in their homes

By Mike Jopek
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Work for All of Us

It’s time we get out of our ideological heads and back to work with our hands to build more community

By Mike Jopek
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Trust Locals

The challenges facing our little mountain town are great but so are the people who have given much over the years

By Mike Jopek
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Thanks Doc

Healthcare professionals are fighting for our community

By Mike Jopek
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Tax the Tourists

They might as well help pay the ever-increasing, never-ending tax and infrastructure bills

By Mike Jopek
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Go Local

Local elections matter

By Mike Jopek
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Sickening Trend

No amount of bullying will scare off the virus

By Mike Jopek
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Climate of Stress

Thanks for doing your part to lower the stress levels in the Flathead

By Mike Jopek
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Peak Planet

It’s unconscionable that Congress ignores our planetary climate plight

By Mike Jopek
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Welcome Home Whitefish

Andy Feury is the smart choice on a ballot full of much uncertainty

By Mike Jopek