Archive for the ‘All Featured’ Category
The Ups and Downs of Being a Griz Fan
By JIM O'DAY - Griz fans have become accustomed to winning, and with winning come some high expectations. But when there are downturns, it can become a challenge.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: History between Idaho State vs. Griz, Griz-Cat Matchup, Interim Idaho Vandal head coach Jason Gesser, World Series, and the late Senator Ge... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's Reel Big Fish at the Wilma, Sex & Politics Trivia at Bayern, a double-header film premiere, and more.... more
You’re Young and Unemployed: Some Tips for Finding a Good Job
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - With the number of older employed people rising, young people are having a hard time finding jobs. Here are a few tips that might help.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's it's Project Success Counselors, an Injection Molding Technician, and a Printing Press Operator.... more
Whitefish Mountain Resort Earns Best Ranking Ever in Nationwide Survey
By DILLON TABISH - Whitefish Mountain Resort earns best ranking ever in a nationwide survey by readers of SKI Magazine.... more
Baby Showers Aren’t Just For Women. Or Babies.
By BOB WIRE - Baby showers have morphed into a coed affair. I witnessed such an event recently, at the home of a friend who had hosted OUR baby shower 16 years ago.... more
UM Program Receives $2 Million for Bird Research in Asia
UM Program Receives $2 Million for Bird Research in Asia. Study will examine impacts of climate change on the development and survival of two families of birds... more
Act Out, Get Creative at the Missoula Community Theatre
By BRIAN D'aMBROSIO - Since 1977, the Missoula Community Theatre has strived to be an integral part of the city of Missoula’s artistic and cultural life. Please allow us to reintroduce ourselves and explain t... more
Roller Derby: It’s For Sports Fans, Families, and Everyone in Between
By KP NICHOLS - Many perceive roller derby as WWF-style theater, but roller derby in 2012 looks a lot different. Go to a Hellgate Rollergirls bout to see for yourself.... more
The Life and Artistry of Boat Builder Stu Williams
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Missoula boat builder Stu Williams believes in the sentiment of peace and paddling. He also believes that there are few things designed well.... more
Adventures on THE Missoula Escalator
By BRIAN MARSH - For most of us, riding an escalator is an ordinary way to get from one level to another. But for my son Ian, it is an extraordinary means to an adventure.... more
On the Grill: Gameday Grilled French Toast
By PAUL SIDORIAK - I love game-day cooking. Recently, I decided to fill the pre-game meal void with breakfast on the grill. I had grilled French toast on my mind.... more
Replacing Irrigation with Permaculture
By PAUL WHEATON - There are scads of ideas of what permaculture and irrigation are. For me, I see a good permaculture system as one that has eliminated irrigation.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: University of North Dakota, Griz-Cat Matchup, Montana Volleyball, and John Wooden.... more
Avoid These 10 Common Hunting Mistakes
By BRUCE AUCHLY - Here are 10 problem areas, courtesy of Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks game wardens, that hunters seem to stumble over year after year:... more
Save Money by Reducing Wasted Food
By ERIN TURNER - Since October is National Unprocessed Food month, it may be helpful for you to explore how to save money by reducing the food waste in your house.... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's Rusted Root at the Top Hat, jazz by Pearl Django & Stellarondo, comedy night at The Palace, and more!... more
Parks and Recreation to host 13th annual Fall Family Fest on October 20
It’s fall—time for hayrides, apple cider and old-fashioned harvest celebrations brought to you by the folks at Missoula Parks and Recreation.... more
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Preparations Begin for Revamped University of Montana Foresters’ Ball [AUDIO]
By PETER CHRISTIAN - Chainsaws were roaring Saturday for the traditional pole run, as UM students began preparations for the 96th annual Foresters’ Ball, scheduled for March 22 and March 23 in 2013.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week
Make It Missoula posts local jobs from the Missoula Job Service. This week's it's a Web/Interactive Developer, a Lead Surveyor & an Associate Director of Youth Development... more
Kalispell’s Captain and Thunderbird Pilot Returns Home
By DILLON TABISH - 31-year-old Flathead High School graduate, Captain Jason Curtis has spent the last decade living his dream from inside the cockpit of F-16 fighter jets and was recently chosen by the Air Forc... more
Photo Gallery: Griz vs. Southern Utah University
By AUSTIN SMITH - Once again Griz Nation was sent home unhappy after the Montana Grizzlies lost Saturday afternoon to the Southern Utah Thunderbirds, 30-20.... more
Bear Spray: Carry It and Know How to Use It
Montana Fish Wildlife and Parks and Jack Hanna tell why it's important to carry bear spray and know how to use it this hunting season.... more
FWP Offers New Improved Montana Hunt Planner Map
The Montana Hunter Planner just got rejuvenated—right in time for Montana's primetime hunting seasons. The new, improved Montana Hunt Planner is an interactive search and now combines a one-stop mapping servi... more
On the Grill: Grilled Shrimp-Stuffed Jalapenos
By PAUL SIDORIAK - After a 20 year sabbatical from jalapeños, I indulged the request of friends and took a stab at making bacon-wrapped stuffed jalapeños on the grill.... more
Missoula Community Theatre Presents Camelot
The Missoula Community Theatre proudly presents Camelot - October 19-21, 24-28, 2012. Based on T. H. White's classic novel, The Once and Future King. Directed by Joe Martinez, Camelot is an icon of the American... more
Jordan Johnson Trial Set for February 8th
By PETER CHRISTIAN - The Missoula County District Court has set a February 8th date for the rape trial of suspended University of Montana quarterback Jordan Johnson.... more
The Many Benefits of the Amazing Sunchoke
By PAUL WHEATON - Sunchokes (aka Jerusalem Artichokes) are one of the best homesteader crops, especially for those wishing to be self-sustaining.... more
’Yota: Energize Griz baseball team, he will
By ERIK C. ANDERSON - During the University of Montana’s fall baseball tryouts, one prospect caught the attention of head coach Ryan Sharkey. Yes, the Force is strong with Ryota Hoshino aka Yota.... more
Jim O’Day: Once a Griz Always a Griz
By JIM O'DAY - It’s no secret I love Missoula, and my family and I have decided that of all the choices and places we could call home, we choose to MAKE IT MISSOULA!... more
why I WANT to go to the ‘Y’
By BRIAN MARSH - For me, exercising has historically been like taking your vitamins. It’s something you do because you HAVE to. Because it’s GOOD for you.... more
Smoky Health Concerns: Is 2012 the Worst Smoke Season Ever?
By BEN SCHMIDT - With the long wildfire season, people are asking the Missoula City-County Health Department how it compares, and is it the worse smoke season ever?... more
You’re Young and Unemployed. How Do You Get a Job and Keep It?
By JENNIFER LODINE-CHAFFEY - The job market is bleak for people who've graduated from college in the last decade. What can you do to get a job and stay employed?... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Southern Utah, Sean Touhy Jr., and Chuck Pagano of the Indianapolis Colts.... more
Take the No-Processed-Foods Challenge
By ERIN TURNER - October is national “Unprocessed Food” month. Take the Challenge: consume less processed/packaged food and more whole/real food. ... more
Make It Missoula Monday: What’s Happening This Week
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula. This week, it's Lots of Live Music, Open Mic Night at Sean Kelly's, and a fundraiser for the Loyola Sacred Heart Foundation. ... more
Missoula Ranked One Of Nation’s Top College Towns
The AIER College Index recently ranked Missoula, home to The University of Montana, among the top College Towns in the U.S.... more
Missoula Job Service Featured Jobs of the Week
Each week, Make It Missoula posts local listings from the Missoula Job Service. This week's job listings are for a Journeyman Glazier, an Employment Specialist & a Staff Aide.... more
Missoula Hosts Montana Brewers Festival & Craft Beer Conference
By RYAN NEWHOUSE - This Saturday, the Montana Brewers Association is bringing, for the first time, the Fourth Annual Montana Brewers Festival to Missoula.... more
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Two Visions for Future of UM Golf Course [AUDIO]
By PETER CHRISTIAN (AUDIO) UM and COT students and instructors share the official vision of the planned Missoula College at the golf course site.... more
Dye Your Hair the Lady Gaga Way… With Kool-Aid
By BOB WIRE - You raise ‘em up, teach 'em right from wrong, and then comes the day when it all crashes down with one blunt question. “Hey, Dad, can I dye my hair red?"... more
Missoula Story of the Week: Credit Card Theft in Missoula
By TOM DIDDEL - A recap of the past week's most talked-about story in Missoula. This week, it's a case of credit card theft and the resultant criminal spending spree in Missoula.... more
International Efforts Help Preserve the North Fork
By JUSTIN FRANZ - Conservation groups in the United States and Canada celebrate raising $10 million to reimburse mining companies in southeast British Columbia. The legislation prohibits mining and energy extra... more
Learner’s Permit
By BRIAN MARSH - The day have I dreaded for over 15 years has finally arrived. My younger son, Trevor, has his learner's permit. You've been warned.... more
Canine’s Cameo in Camelot to Highlight Adopt-A-Dog Month
By BRIAN D'AMBROSIO - Thanks to a partnership between MCT and the Humane Society of Western Montana, a dog named Misty will be in MCT’s rendition of Camelot.... more
UM Sports Trivia
By CHRIS WALTERSKIRCHEN - Making Chris' top trivia mentions this week: Northern Colorado, Wayne, Josclyn and Elle Tinkle, the World Series and Randy Tangmo.... more
Missoulians Gather in a Spiritual Plea for Snow!
By MARK VOSBURGH - The fine folks at the West Central Montana Avalanche Foundation are throwing an epic Pray for Snow Party at Caras Park on Friday, Oct. 5.... more
On the Grill: Grilled Stuffed Artichokes
By PAUL SIDORIAK - Artichokes showed up in the pantry. I'd never grilled or stuffed artichokes before, so it was the perfect opportunity for culinary experimentation.... more
Frugal Living: Super Easy, Super Cheap Carpet Stain Remover
By ERIN TURNER - Last week, I found the "Miracle Carpet Stain Remover” technique on Pinterest. I'm happy to say that it definitely lives up to its name!... more