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Stories of Montana


Hats Off to Rowdy Mood: Two Small-Town Friends, One Big Idea, and a Hat Company with Heart
Ty Moody never expected embroidery tension to become part of his daily vocabulary. But here he is, standing in a garage-turned-studio in...
Jul 10


Keely Baker Is Raising the Barre in Great Falls
If you’ve ever taken a barre class in Great Falls — the low-impact workout blending Pilates, yoga, and strength training — there’s a good...
May 8


We Asked, Ken Kohoutek Answered
Snapshots of Ken Kohoutek’s life are captured in ceramic. The Great Falls artist has been working with clay as a medium for his drawings...
Apr 3


Collecting Stories: How Samantha Kaupish Revived a Victorian Home with Secondhand Finds
There’s something about an old house that whispers stories of the past, but when Samantha Kaupish stepped into her 1895 Victorian mansion...
Mar 6


How a Last-Minute Escape to Fiji Became Our Best Family Trip Yet
February in Montana is a time of year when I start to dream of visiting warm destinations. The days begin to stretch out and I can feel...
Feb 20


2025 Montana High School State Swimming: Meet the GFH & CMR Swimmers
The biggest weekend in Montana high school swimming is here! The 2025 MHSA State Swim Meet takes place in Great Falls, bringing together...
Feb 13


Balancing the Plate: How Mike Hallahan Juggles Creativity, Business, and Community
Photo Credit: Bridgette Pence Photography Mike Hallahan is not your typical chef. Sure, he’s sliced his way through kitchens from fast...
Jan 12


We Asked Carie and Melissa of All the Things Charcuterie, They Answered
When it comes to curating charcuterie boards, Carie and Melissa of All the Things Charcuterie have turned a creative passion into an art...
Dec 9, 2024


Turning Heartbreak into Action: How 1,000 in Action is Dedicated to Ending Child Abuse
When tragedy strikes, it often leaves us wondering how we can help so that it doesn’t happen to someone else. For Jen Barnett, founder of...
Nov 26, 2024


Supporting Children Through Grief: A Guide for Adults
The topic of death and the process of grieving is one that will affect us all, and although it’s not fun to talk about, it’s important to...
Nov 19, 2024


Mighty Mo’s Casey Kingsland: From Homebrew Hobbyist to Award-Winning Brewmaster
Craft beer lovers in Great Falls owe a toast to Casey Kingsland, the creative force behind Mighty Mo Brewing. What began as a...
Nov 15, 2024


Great Falls Bids “See You Later” to Artist and Museum Leader Sarah Justice
Great Falls recently bid a heartfelt farewell to Sarah Justice, a beloved figure in the local arts scene, as she embarks on her new...
Nov 6, 2024


A Montana Kid at Heart: Raph Graybill's Great Falls Roots Shape His Campaign
From running around Gibson Park as a kid to defending constitutional rights in high-stakes cases as an attorney, Raph Graybill has...
Oct 29, 2024


The Therapeutic Power of Animals: How Our Furry Friends Boost Mental Health
Dog hair is the. absolute. worst. The way it collects under furniture, hides in corners of the house, floats around like the most...
Sep 29, 2024


We Asked. Geoffrey Stocking Answered.
At first glance, Geoffrey Stocking’s art might look simple – clean lines, bold blocks of color. But like watching an Olympic athlete...
Sep 8, 2024


A Taste of Community at the Snack Shack
Nestled in the heart of Gibson Park, the Snack Shack has been a beloved part of the Great Falls community for the past eight years....
Aug 11, 2024
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