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Flagship Montana ski area sells, but stays in the family

Located in the Little Belt Mountains, Showdown Montana is the place where the show truly goes down, and it just so happens to be the oldest continually-operating ski area in Montana, having opened in 1936. Former owner George Willet sold the ski area in Sept. 2020 to his daughter,

One-Shot-Wonder: The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

One-Shot-Wonder: The Johnson & Johnson Vaccine

The extreme rate and sheer volume of medical research being completed to alleviate the COVID-19 pandemic, and to work toward a future absent constant mask-wearing and social distancing, has sparked hope around the globe. On Saturday, Feb. 27, The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued an emergency use

The corporate mirror

The first moments of the film, “The Illusionists,” play over the background of a Gaetano Donizetti composition, crescendoing in the rhythmic and galloping pace of trumpets, drums and violins. As the screen continues to transition between different beauty advertisements from around the world, Susie Orbach, a British psychoanalyst and author,

Rise of the New Space Race

Rise of the New Space Race

Since man’s first steps on the moon, the mystery and thrill of space has filled the hearts of millions. This unbelievable innovation in exploration changed the way the world understood travel, technology and the dynamics of the solar system. This achievement also created cutting edge scientific advancements, revitalized patriotism

Letter to the Editor: Should garbage collection be a monopolized utility?

Letter to the Editor: Should garbage collection be a monopolized utility?

Whether we realize it or not, garbage is an important thing to us. If it wasn’t, we wouldn’t make so much of it. And all that garbage is generated by us freely acquiring goods in an incredibly competitive free marketplace, where choice is everywhere and the consumer is

Bozeman, Missoula and Helena pursue 100% clean energy

Missoula County and the cities of Missoula, Helena and Bozeman have agreed to pursue 100% green energy by the year 2030. On Monday, Feb. 8, Helena was the last of the four local governments to disclose the interlocal agreement to advance clean energy goals through a green tariff. NorthWestern Energy

Fresh food for a fresh cause

In just a few weeks, Gallatin Valley Farm to School (GVF2S) will be hosting its 5th annual Winter’s Bounty Farm to Table feast. The Winter’s Bounty event is an important fundraiser for Gallatin Valley Farm to School and the organization has partnered with several local restaurants to provide