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Auckland New Zealand for Easter
By LINDA MCCARTHY - We had an opportunity to get away from Palmerston North and spend Easter weekend in Auckland, the largest city in New Zealand at just under 1.4 million people. ... more
Returning to Missoula Marathon Training After an Injury
By DAVID SCHMETTERLING - Training for the Boston Marathon Marathon in 2010 went great. I was at the peak of my running and poised for a personal record. But then things started falling apart .... more
Early Runoff: Is the Skwala Hatch Finished? A Rundown of Area Rivers
By BRYCE MCLEAN - Here's a complete run down of the areas rivers so you can make an educated decision on where you want to fish this week.... more
Make it Missoula Monday – Week of April 8
Trail 103.3 DJs share what's happening in Missoula this week: Moscow Monday, Monday Night Movie, Community Tap Night, A Place at the Table, & Exploring Missoula's Urban Islands.... more
WineGuyMike: State of Grape
WINEGUYMIKE - To understand the State Of The Grape one must first realize where it all began. In the late sixties and very early seventies wine was identified by wine drinkers as red and white.... more
Building More Sustainable Communities: Like Minded Efforts in Palmerston North and Missoula
By LINDA MCCARTHY - I recently took a field trip with Massey University's Christine Cheyne to learn about Palmy’s efforts to build a more sustainable community and to share what Missoula is doing to be more s... more
Claire Lynch Headlines at Ruby Jewel Jamboree in Missoula, April 5th
By MARK VOSBURGH - Nationally acclaimed International Bluegrass Music Association artist, Claire Lynch headlines the Ruby Jewel Jamboree in Missoula, April 5th at Ruby's Reserve Street Inn.... more
Why The Tourist Drove Past Your Business
By MARK RIFFEY - No matter how you feel about smartphones, mobile browsing and the always-connected lifestyle, ignoring the business impact of the widespread adoption of these devices is done at your peril.... more
Under the Southern Cross-Monte Dolack Travels to New Zealand
By MONTE DOLACK - I recently traveled with my wife and fellow artist Mary Beth Percival to the other side of the world on tour of New Zealand. Here's what we discovered...... more
The Mighty Missouri: My All Time Favorite Trout River
By BRYCE MCLEAN - As much as I love the movie "A River Runs Through it" and as amazing as the fishing on the Blackfoot can be, my all-time favorite trout stream Has to be the Missouri.... more
Pairing Wine With Food for Easter Dinner
WINEGUYMIKE - For wine, Easter may be the most important holiday of the year when you consider its use in religious ceremonies. But pairing wine with food is always a fine balance.... more
Building Entrepreneurship in Palmerston North New Zealand
By LINDA MCCARTHY - Palmerston North is a hub of activity for entrepreneurship. It is remarkable how much education and business development focus is centered on creating and distributing something new.... more
PLONK Opens its Doors to the Missoula Community
F.Y.I. - Plonk, a new Missoula cocktail lounge, wine bar and restaurant, will officially open its doors Friday, March 29 in the former Army Navy Store location in downtown Missoula. ... more
First Griz Football Scrimage of Spring Drills
The University of Montana Grizzlies hold their first scrimmage of spring drills on Saturday, March 23 at approximately 1:00 p.m. in Washington-Grizzly Stadium. The scrimmage will be free to the public.... more
The Elusive Skwala Hatch
By BRYCE MCLEAN - I have been fishing the skwala hatch since I was 10 years old. And after all that time I've learned: If you think you "definitely" know when it's going to happen, you are most certainly going ... more
The Roving Diner: The Buck Snort
By BOB ZIMORINO - The 'Roving Diner' serves up a restaurant review on Evaro, Montana's own Buck Snort Bar and Casino and Mr B's Chophouse--the restaurant within. ... more
Are Experts Cheap or Expensive?
By MARK RIFFEY - What do you sell that most of your customers should buy, but don't? How are you positioning, pricing and selling the things that you KNOW your customers really need?... more
Croquet, Young Entrepreneurs and Tea in Missoula’s Sister City
By LINDA MCCARTHY - This week I had the pleasure of spending the afternoon having lunch and playing croquet with John Wall in Missoula's Sister City of Palmerston North, New Zealand.... more
PHOTO GALLERY: Griz Outlast Weber State 76-74 for BSC Championship
By AUSTIN SMITH - (PHOTO GALLERY) The Montana Grizzlies have secured two straight Big Sky titles and a trip to the national tournament after fending off Weber State in a 67-64 grudge match Saturday evening.... more
Photo Gallery: Lady Griz Beat Bears 56-43 for BSC Title
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Lady Griz are heading to the Big Dance after a 56-43 BSC Championship victory over the Northern Colorado Bears, a fairytale ending to what has been an impressive and emotional season for M... more
PHOTO GALLERY: Griz look for BSC Title After Ousting Colorado
By AUSTIN SMITH - (PHOTO GALLERY) Further asserting Montana’s clout within the Big Sky Conference, the Grizzlies rolled Northern Colorado 70-56 Friday evening and will play in Saturday’s championship round.... more
All-Pistons Offense and Lockdown Defense as Lady Griz Advance to BSC Finals
By AUSTIN SMITH - (PHOTO GALLERY) The Lady Griz have earned a shot at the Big Sky Conference title with a "hair-on-fire" 74-53 win over the Sacramento State Hornets Friday afternoon.... more
WineGuyMike: Mission Sustainable with Halter Ranch Vineyards & Winery
WINEGUYMIKE - Halter Ranch Vineyard's philosophy is simple: Grow premium grapes, incorporate Old World technique and New World technologies, to produce elegant wines in a sustainable way.... more
Passion and Community Set Community Leaders Apart
By LINDA MCCARTHY - Palmerston North and Missoula have both benefited from the endeavors of John Wall and John and Jenny Hornblow--passionate leaders and supporters of the Missoula and Palmerston North Sister C... more
UM’s Jamar Selected Big Sky Conference MVP
Grizzly junior forward/guard Kareem Jamar was tabbed as the Most Valuable Player in the Big Sky Conference. Will Cherry was named Defensive Player of the Year for second year in a row.... more
Kareem Jamar Named Big Sky Player of the Week
Montana’s Kareem Jamar has been selected as the final Big Sky Conference men’s basketball Player of the Week of the 2012-13 season.... more
Getting Around in New Zealand – Driving, Biking, Walking and Busing
By LINDA MCCARTHY - It’s been a relaxing few days for me as I have taken in a number of different events and activities in my Sister City immersion program here in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Here is a syn... more
Missoula St. Patrick’s Day Parade and Festivities
By AUSTIN SMITH - St. Patrick’s Day in Missoula starts a wee bit early this year, with a healthy mix of family-friendly and adult-only events running from the afternoon of Friday, March 15, through the night ... more
Griz Win Big Sky Regular Season Title for Second Year in a Row
By DAVE GUFFEY - The Grizzlies wrapped up their second Big Sky Conference regular-season championship in a row with a hard-fought 63-50 come-from-behind victory over a scrappy NAU team Saturday evening.... more
WineGuyMike: Balletto–A Great American Wine Story
WINEGUYMIKE - An entrepreneur based in the Russian River Valley, located in Sonoma County, John Balletto rose up from practically nothing to producing world-class wines.... more
Photo Gallery: Montana Defeats Sac State 63-52 To Remain in First Place
By AUSTIN SMITH - Sophomore guard Jordan Gregory scored a career-high 21 points to lead The University of Montana Grizzlies to a hard-earned 63-52 victory over Sacramento State Thursday night (March 7).... more
Griz Host Hornets in Another Crucial Game Tonight, March 7
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 13th -ranked and league-leading University of Montana Grizzlies host the Sacramento State Hornets in a pivotal BSC game, Thursday, March 7, with tip-off at 7:05 p.m. in Dahlberg Arena.... more
AAHH…Free Time in Palmerston North New Zealand
By LINDA MCCARTHY - It’s been a relaxing few days for me as I have taken in a number of different events and activities in my Sister City immersion program here in Palmerston North, New Zealand. Here is a syn... more
Missoula Marathon Run Training Program Starts March 10
Over 350 people will meet in the new classroom space in the basement of the Runner’s Edge, 304 N. Higgins Ave., at 8 a.m. on Sunday, March 10 to start training for July’s Missoula Marathon.... more
The Roving Diner: Billings’ Burger Dive and Bozeman’s Cateye Cafe
By BOB ZIMORINO - Like anybody else, when I DO go out to eat, I want to enjoy the experience. A recent road trip to Billings gave me an opportunity to try some new restaurants. ... more
WineGuyMike: Fondue For You and Chenin Blanc too
WINEGUYMIKE - Chenin Blanc wine pairs perfectly with Fondue. I'm offering up my favorite Cheesy Fondue recipe along with two of my favorite Chenin Blanc wines. From my table to yours--Cheers! ... more
Settling into Palmerston North New Zealand
By LINDA MCCARTHY - We finally found a place to live in Palmerston North! It was a bit more difficult than we anticipated, but we celebrated Valentine's Day with a roof over our heads.... more
Griz lose at Davidson 93-87 in Overtime
By DAVE GUFFEY - The 10th-ranked and host Davidson College Wildcats defeated the 13th-ranked University of Montana Grizzlies 93-87 in overtime Saturday afternoon.... more
Dolack Gallery Celebrates Its Twenty Year Anniversary
By MONTE DOLACK - We opened our gallery on Front Street in Downtown Missoula in the summer of 1993 and will have been there for 20 years this June. Hard to believe!... more
Missoula Bluegrass Picker Bill Neaves Profiled in National Flatpicking Guitar Magazine
By MARK VOSBURGH - As the editor of Flatpicking Guitar Magazine, Dan Miller knows talent when he hears it. Here's what he had to say about our own local talent, Bill Neaves in January's issue.... more
The Roving Diner: Cafe Regis in Red Lodge, MT
By BOB ZIMORINO - Like anybody else, when I DO go out to eat, I want to enjoy the experience. A recent road trip to Billings gave me an opportunity to try some new restaurants. First up, Red Lodge's Cafe Regis... more
WineGuyMike: CrossBarn Winery
WINEGUYMIKE reviews Paul Hobb's latest collaborative efforts with winemaker Scott Morrison at CrossBarn Winery in Sonoma, California.... more
Photo Gallery: Lady Griz Win Over ISU 61-49
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Lady Griz fought through a tough defensive matchup Saturday afternoon to down the Idaho State Bengals 61-49, their 13th conference victory.... more
Photo Gallery: Lady Griz Dominate First of Final Three Home Matchups
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Lady Griz continue to dominate the Big Sky Conference, enjoying a decisive 90-43 victory over the Weber State Wildcats on Thursday evening. The win leaves Montana a half-game ahead of the... more
Time to Get to Work – In Palmerston North New Zealand
By LINDA MCCARTHY - After four weeks of vacation and the challenges of finding a place to live, Tom began teaching this week and we're settling down in Palmerston North. I think we're going to like "Palmy".... more
WineGuyMike: What’s in a Glass?
By WINEGUYMIKE - Recently, WineGuyMike attended a stemware demonstration with Maximillian Riedel, an 11th generation family member of the Riedel Wine Glass Company.... more
Photo Gallery: Griz Set Record at 25 Wins With Victory Over UND
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Grizzlies walked away with yet another victory Saturday evening, a 78-58 blowout over the North Dakota Fighting Sioux that further solidified Montana’s place in the Big Sky Conference re... more
Electric Versus Compressed Air Vehicles
By PAUL WHEATON - Electric Versus Compressed Air Vehicles...that is the question. Some pros and cons to both plus some cool video!... more
Photo Gallery: Griz Tie BSC Record at 24 Wins
By AUSTIN SMITH - The Montana Grizzlies tied a Big Sky record as they tallied their 24th consecutive conference win, a 73-64 victory over the Northern Colorado Bears on Thursday evening.... more
Lady Griz Fundraiser Nets over $15,000 for Camp Eyabsut
By JOEL CARLSON - The donations are still trickling in, but last Saturday's Lady Griz fundraiser for Camp Eyabsut has already exceeded expectations. As of Wednesday, $15,500 has been raised.... more