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Solar Eclipse Will be Visible in Montana This Weekend

When it comes to astronomical events, it seems like I’m always a day late and a dollar short.

Over the years, I’ve missed comets, meteor showers and the Northern Lights, and although I recall seeing a shooting star once when I was a kid, I’m now fairly certain that it was actually just an airplane.

But now

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5 Ways to Enjoy the Summer Weather in Missoula

Looking for an excuse to get outside? Here are five ways to enjoy the beautiful summer weather in Missoula.

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Brewfest this Weekend in Missoula

We Missoulians love our beer, and this Saturday is arguably beer’s biggest day in Missoula.

The 20th annual Garden City Brewfest will take place from noon to 8 p.m. Saturday, May 5, in Caras Park

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Bike Walk Bus Week in Missoula

Sustainable transportation is already pretty popular in Missoula, but the annual Bike Walk Bus Week is designed to entice even more Missoula residents to try using alternative methods of getting around

DIRECTV: a Great Place to Work

Finding a job that suits your strengths, interests and passions can be difficult. That’s why the employees of DIRECTV know they are so lucky.

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Student Loan Interest Rates Could Double

Taking on any amount of debt can be scary, but for college students who rely on student loans to pay their tuition and fees, a possible hike in interest rates could make their debt situation even scarier.

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Gardening in the Garden City

They say April showers bring May flowers, but I seriously doubt that anything will be blooming in my garden this spring.

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Why Do Birds Chirp So Early in the Morning?

Ever wonder why our feathered friends get up so darn early? The answer might surprise you.

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Staying Safe in the Sun

In Montana, we spend the majority of the year hiding beneath thick layers of clothing. But when the sun comes out, so should the suncreen.

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What’s Up With All the Warm Weather in Missoula?

Find out what's causing our mid-spring heat wave, and why you might not want to put away that winter coat just yet.

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Saving the Earth One Gallon at a Time

The more the price of gas creeps up in Missoula and across the country, the more I cringe at the thought of ever having wasted a single drop.

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5 Fabulous Missoula Cocktails

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If you’re looking for something with a little more pizzazz than the standard rum and Coke, check out the following Missoula drink concoctions. You might just find a new happy hour standby.
 

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