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Updated 2 days, 12 hours ago

Big Beautiful Bill is a win for Montana

President Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill is a tremendous win for Montana. It will spur economic growth, strengthen bor…

Updated 3 years, 11 months ago
Montana Viewpoint: The enemy is us

The ways we are currently dealing with Covid and global warming may validate that belief sooner than later. It was once commonplace to distinguish humans from other species by saying humans were rational thinkers.

Updated 3 years, 11 months ago
Food for Thought: Why am I so anxious?

All of us know what it is like to feel worry, nervousness, fear, and concern.

Updated 3 years, 12 months ago
Montana Viewpoint: Rights and responsibilities

But for almost every right, there is a qualifier that is as important as the right itself.

Updated 3 years, 12 months ago
Writer takes exception to lack of access at local event

Blame the press because a few people may not agree with their viewpoint.

Updated 4 years ago
Food for Thought: Anger avoidance

You pay a huge price when you ignore your anger.

Updated 4 years ago
Advocating for Blackfoot Clearwater Stewardship Act

If passed by the U.S. Senate, the act would support a 15-year coalition of ranchers, loggers, conservationists, timber companies, citizens, businesses and outdoor enthusiasts.

Updated 4 years ago
Food for Thought: Keeping anger under control

Let’s take a look at what causes people to become angry and how they can respond to stressful situations more productively.

Updated 4 years ago
Food for Thought: Is empathy important and should parents be teaching it?

Empathy and concern for other people allow us to appreciate what we have and how we can help others.

Updated 4 years ago
Food for Thought: Living in the present

Life is filled with distractions, some positive, some negative.

Updated 4 years ago
Montana Viewpoint: Renting the armed forces

Specifically, I am talking about a $1 million gift from Tennessee billionaire Willis Johnson to the state of South Dakota to cover the costs of Gov. Kristi Noem sending National Guard troops to Texas to help “secur…

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
Montana Viewpoint: The Arizona Fraudit

Well apparently, they’re going to finish it in Montana at a mystery location near Bigfork.

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
Food for Thought: Does worrying help?

Worry is defined as a state of mental and emotional agitation and distress resulting from undue concern over something impended or anticipated.

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
More Sanders Co. rental properties are smoke-free

During June, which is National Healthy Homes Month, I would like to commend three local entities for providing housing that is healthier, safer and cleaner because they are going tobacco-free.

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
Food for Thought: What is EMDR?

EMDR alleviates physical and emotional complaints resulting from traumatic or upsetting experiences.

Updated 4 years, 1 month ago
Food for Thought: Post Traumatic Stress Disorder

Post traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, is a psychiatric disorder that can occur following the experience or witnessing of life-threatening...