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(Abridged) by Brian Joseph After he had unwrapped his gifts on Christmas morning, a 5-year-old boy was asked which of his presents he wanted to donate to a poor child who had less than him. [...]

Paul Harvey was among the twentieth century’s greatest gifts to broadcasting. His demeanor, his voice, and— above all else— his collected wit graced the airwaves across America. During the [...]

O Holy Night Written as a festive poem in 1847 by Placide Cappeau, “Cantique de Noel,” was composed to music by Adolphe Charles Adams. The song was sung at Christmas Eve mass, and a decade later, [...]

Tonight, on Christmas Eve, my husband and I loaded up the car with three kids and two rambunctious dogs, our mission to deliver Christmas goodies. But this year had a different feel. For the past [...]

By Suzanne Waring As an adult college student living in a new area, Margie was broke. Regardless, she wanted to have a memorable Christmas for her three children. When she heard that the general [...]

Libraries are fundamental to life in America, especially in rural communities. Not only do they provide access to reading materials and digital resources; small town libraries regularly serve as [...]

All stories must come to an end, and the same—sadly—is true of storytellers. For more than a decade, Sue Carlbom contributed to Treasure State Lifestyles, generating sales, cultivating ideas, and [...]

Every community needs a star, especially in smalltown Montana. Butte has Evel Knievel. Dupuyer has Ivan Doig. Countless communities claim Charlie Russell as their resident hero. Their recognition [...]

Identifying opportunities for improvement is Mark Cappis’ expertise. For 32 years, he has worked in accounting, consulting, and tax prep services to provide Great Falls businesses with the [...]

By Brad Reynolds It’s no challenge finding someone whose life has been touched by the Shriners. You probably know people who have attended Shrine events or have met families impacted by the [...]