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Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 14
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Conservation Lands Researcher, Psychiatric Rehab Support & a Shop Worker... more
Warren Miller On Finding a Job: Go North Young Man
By WARREN MILLER - So you are out of college and can’t find a job? As Richard Henry Dana once said, “Go North, young man!” Today, you don’t have to go north to Alaska, just go to North Dakota where the ... more
Montana Grizzlies Defeat Host NC Bears 88-75
By DAVE GUFFEY - The UM Grizzlies made a season-high 12 three-pointers and had four players score in double figures on their way to an 85-77 victory over the NC Bears in Greeley, CO Saturday.... more
Lady Griz Enjoy 56-42 Win Over Northern Colorado
By AUSTIN SMITH. (PHOTO GALLERY) - The Montana Lady Griz enjoyed an uncontested 56-42 victory Saturday afternoon, sending the Northern Colorado Bears back into hibernation thanks to a double-double by senior f... more
Parks and Recreation Opens New Sports, Wellness Center
Have you resolved to be more active this year? Are you looking for fun, affordable fitness options? Look no further than Parks and Recreation’s new Sports and Wellness Center at 1515 Fairview, inside the City... more
Miss Montana Uses Her Platform, Personal Obstacles to Hearten Autistic Community
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Miss Montana, Alexis Wineman, travels across Big Sky Country talking to kids and using her platform to help the autistic community.... more
Ski with the Legendary Glen Plake at Discovery on Monday
Infamous for his extreme skiing and trademark mohawk, Glen Plake will shred with locals on Monday, Jan. 14, from 12:30-3 p.m. at Discovery Ski Area near Philipsburg. ... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Local Students Talk with Astronauts
By TOM DIDDEL - On Tuesday, some Missoula students were able to talk to astronauts on the International Space Station about what it's like to live and work in space.... more
Grizzly Men’s Basketball Win Over UND 77-62
By DAVE GUFFEY - Senior forward Mathias Ward scored a season-high 27 points to lead The University of Montana Grizzlies to a 77-62 Big Sky Conference victory over host University of North Dakota in UND’s Bet... more
“Experience Montana” Reinvents the Classroom
Sign-up to snoeshoe the Swan Valley and identify animals by their tracks in SELL's “Winter Animal Tracking” course. It's a two-day field course offered January 26-27.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Griz and Lady Griz hoops, and a host of NFL pairings and players.... more
Tips for Using LinkedIn to Find a Job
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - Professionals are now using social media like LinkedIn to search for jobs. Here are some ideas to help you find a job via LinkedIn.... more
Shorten a Floor Lamp
By LISA HENSLEY - I have a preference for the kind of light that comes from torchiere lamps—you know, those floor lamps that point upward and throw the light so well? But I have limited floor space.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's the Flavors of India at the Good Food Store, Open Mic at Sean Kelly's, and loads of live, local music!... more
A New Year, a Fresh, Frugal Start
By ERIN TURNER - 2013 is here, the resolutions have been written, and it's time put those resolutions into action! Here’s my plan to accomplish my frugal yearly goals.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | January 7
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Program Operations Director, an Optometric Assistant & Wilderness Field Staff.... more
De Boer, Baker Lead Lady Griz over Vikings
By JOEL CARLSON - Senior Kenzie De Boer scored 25 points and senior Katie Baker had her third double-double in four games with 17 points and 16 rebounds as Montana won at Portland State Saturday afternoon 70-55... more
Grandma’s Powdered Sugar Death Balls
By DARRIAN HAYNIE - Most people know these delicious little cookies as Mexican wedding cakes; though, in my family, they have become affectionately known as grandma’s powdered sugar death balls.... more
Free Throws With a Little Will Cherry On Top Lead Griz to a Win Over PSU
By AUSTIN SMITH. (PHOTO GALLERY) Free throws and a little Will Cherry magic led the Montana Grizzlies to a 62-55 win over the Portland State Vikings Saturday evening.... more
LETTER: To the Intoxicated Driver from New Year’s Eve
LETTER TO THE EDITOR - You and I met at about 1:30 a.m. on New Year’s Eve. I was waiting in line for a taxi in downtown Whitefish. You were slumped over the steering wheel of your running vehicle.... more
What Do The Financial Numbers Mean for UM/MSU Athletics?
By JIM O'DAY - Last week, the Montana University System released information pertaining to the financial pictures of the athletic programs across the state. But if you compare apples-to-apples what do the numbe... more
Bring Out Your Dead (Tree, That Is)
By BOB WIRE - After we’ve undecked the halls, I strap our Christmas tree to the car for one of my favorite holiday events: The existential post-Christmas moment.... more
Late Free Throws the Difference as Eagles Drop Lady Griz
By JOEL CARLSON - Laura Hughes’ offensive rebound and free throws with 1.8 seconds remaining was the difference Thursday night as Eastern Washington held off Montana in a 58-56 thriller in Cheney.... more
Parks and Recreation Youth Tennis Lessons Starting Soon
FYI - Missoula Parks and Recreation invites kids to try “10-&-Under Tennis,” lessons designed especially for younger children. ... more
It’s the Most Wonderette Time of the Year
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Writer-director Roger Bean has made musical nostalgia his livelihood. His biggest achievement, The Marvelous Wonderettes, comes to MCT.... more
13 Western Montana Travel Resolutions for 2013
By DONNA HULL - Do you make travel resolutions? As I sit here in front of a toasty fire at the beginning of 2013, I’m thinking of all the things I’d like to see and do this year in Western Montana. What do ... more
The Art of Saute, Part Four
By BOB ZIMORINO - Big Louie taught me the secrets of a successful restaurant sauté chef, and I'm passing them along. Learn them and you can cook nearly anything.... more
Griz Host EWU Tonight and PSU on Saturday
Senior guard Will Cherry hit a free throw with two seconds left to give the University of Montana Grizzlies a 61-60 win over Sacramento State and move to 2-0 in Big Sky Conference play.... more
Wish We Were Headed For Frisco, Texas
By JIM O'DAY - On Saturday, the NCAA Division I Football Championship Subdivision title game will be played in Frisco, Texas. I hope some day our Montana fans have a chance to experience the atmosphere that "Te... more
Is Black Locust the Ultimate Permaculture Tree?
By PAUL WHEATON - You can spot where the old homesteads are in Montana by the stands of black locust trees. They're famous in permaculture circles as nitrogen fixers.... more
On the Grill: Yum Nua Salad
By PAUL SIDORIAK - I recently grilled for Yum Nua Salad--a spicy beef salad, warm, with incredibly diverse flavors. Onion, cilantro, chili pepper, mint leaves, and something called rice powder rounded out the ... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Coach Wayne Tinkle, Griz and Lady Griz hoops, and a host of NFL pairings and players.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's the First Friday, Films of Compassion, Kraptastic Karaoke, Dan Debuque, Open Mic and more.... more
Where to Ring in the New Year in the Flathead Valley
By MOLLY PRIDDY - It’s time once again to ring in a new year in the Flathead, From face painting to fireworks to frozen swims, here’s a rundown of events taking place this New Year’s Eve and New Year’s ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | December 31
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for a Chief Development Officer and a non-profit Executive Director.... more
Resuming the Taste It Blog
By BOB ZIMORINO - “Bob, Where have you been for the last eight months?” The question was posed to me the other day at Rosauers. “Yeah, you left me in the middle of learning to sauté. Dude, you have to fi... more
How UM Soccer Standout, Tyler Adair, became a YouTube Sensation
The storyline is as old as Adam and Eve. Girl meets boy. Girl falls for boy. Boy breaks girl’s heart. Girl writes breakup song and posts it on YouTube. That's UM soccer standout, Tyler Adair's YouTube story.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Local Threats After Newtown Shooting
By TOM DIDDEL - In the wake of the Newtown school shooting, law enforcement officials in Montana have been dealing with similar threats in and around our area.... more
Wallpaper: 1, Bob Wire: 0
By BOB WIRE - We removed the mortuary-chic 1970s wallpaper in our hallway this weekend. Fortunately, the hardware store is next to the liquor store.... more
Hellgate Rollergirls Derby Profile: Knuckle Slamb!tch
By KP NICHOLS - Brooke Jones and her alter ego, Knuckle Slambitch, like to jam for Hellgate Rollergirls. KP Nichols asks her burning questions about being a rollergirl.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Former Head basketball coaches Blaine Taylor and Larry Kryskowiak and Hellgate High School's Lexi Duce. ... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week | December 24
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's listings are for an Occupational Therapist and multiple LPN and MA positions.... more
A Light Gone Dark
By MAGGIE PLUMMER - As Christmas Day approaches, I am remembering the holidays 12 years ago. It was our first Christmas without my dad, who had died in July. This poem helped me through the season.... more
New Montana Start-Up Raising Contributions for Toys for Tots
Gift Gather (GFTGTHR) is a new Montana-based start-up that’s raising money for Toys for Tots as part of its beta launch and platform-testing phase. You can help!... more
Last-Minute Christmas Gift: Homemade Coffee Creamer
By ERIN TURNER - Need a last-minute Christmas gift idea? I have the perfect thing: Homemade coffee creamer! It's an easy, inexpensive gift for your favorite gourmand.... more
Perfect Prime Rib
By CHEF HOWARD KARP. - Prime rib is one of the most popular holiday dishes, but a poorly prepared prime rib can wreak havoc on your holiday meal. The key is to get a very good piece of meat... more
Lady Griz Go Into Christmas Break With Third Straight Win
The Montana Lady Griz won their third straight game and improved to 2-0 in the Big Sky with a commanding 82-55 victory over Sacramento State Saturday afternoon at Dahlberg Arena in Missoula.... more
Griz Escape Sacramento With a 61-60 Win
Senior guard Will Cherry hit a free throw with two seconds left to give the University of Montana Grizzlies a 61-60 win over Sacramento State and move to 2-0 in Big Sky Conference play.... more
Garden City Community Brew & Limited-Edition Black IPA
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - Today, the Missoula County Tavern Owners Association and Missoula’s 4 breweries released the Garden City Community Brew to benefit local non-profits.... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Local Charities Benefit at the Holidays
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's the Christmas charity drives happening around Missoula.... more