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Safety is Important for Missoula Motorcyclists
Summer is almost here, and for many Montanans, warmer temperatures and drier roads mean that bike season has arrived — and I’m not just talking about Schwinns and Huffys.
Each day, I notice more and more motorcyclists cruising the streets of Missoula
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Could Your Flip-Flops Make You Sick?
Flip-flops might seem like the perfect summer footwear option, but you might be surprised at what could be hiding on your favorite pair.
School’s Out for Summer in Missoula
Like most people, I have had many “last days of school” in my lifetime, from kindergarten all the way through college.
This week, many Missoula students will celebrate their final day in the classroom — at least until the start of the next school year
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Weird Science Dance Party to Benefit SpectrUM
Even though I only took a handful of science courses in college, I have kind of turned into a closet science nerd in the years since I graduated.
These days, I often find myself tuning into the Discovery Channel, the Science Channel and the National Geographic Channel
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Should Preteens be Allowed on Facebook?
In its latest move toward achieving total world domination, Facebook has announced that it is developing technology that would allow children under the age of 13 to use the social media site under parental supervision.
Although the site currently prohibits under-13s from creating Facebook accounts, many kids simply lie about their age and join anyway — which explains why I’ve received friend reque
Double and Single Dip Trail Races in Missoula this Weekend
Looking for something a bit more exciting than the standard road race? Check out this weekend's Pengelly Double and Single Dip runs!
All Work and No Sun Makes Missoula a Dull Town
When temperatures skyrocketed in Missoula a few weeks ago — accompanied by blue skies and plenty of sunshine — I was stoked. Not only did the gorgeous weather elevate my mood, but also it changed the way I approached work-related tasks
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Proposal to Change Milk Carton Dates in Montana Voted Down
If you’ve ever been confused about the dates printed on milk cartons, join the club.
Most of us are taught from an early age that we shouldn’t eat any food that is past its “date”— but the exact meaning of that date varies from package to package...
Running in Missoula’s Rattlesnake Trail System
If you’re looking for a way to mix up your regular exercise routine, I highly recommend hitting a local trail.
5 Missoula Restaurants I Miss the Most
The failure rate for restaurants is notoriously high, sometimes for reasons completely unrelated to customer satisfaction. This is a tribute to the fallen dining establishments I miss the most.
Missoula Track Teams Head to State Meet
The Western AA divisional track meet took place at Big Sky High School in Missoula this past weekend, and for two days, there was magic in the air over the Garden City.
After competing in college track and field for four years, I almost forgot about the unique, almost indescribable atmosphere of a high school meet — especially an important one
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I Can’t Believe I Missed the Solar Eclipse
After I found out last week that Sunday’s solar eclipse would be visible from Montana, I was stoked. Even though I didn’t have any of the specialty equipment necessary for viewing the event directly, I really, really wanted to see — and photograph — the crescent-shaped shadows that were supposed to accompany the eclipse
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