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By Hope Good George Bird Grinnell left his mark on Montana and the west with his books on the Plains culture, such as Pawnee Hero Stories (1889), The Story of the Indian (1895), and The [...]

Fifty million years ago, volcanoes erupted in several areas of central Montana. The upwelling of magma which fed these volcanoes was largely responsible for the Bears Paw Uplift and for several [...]

By Lochiel Edwards Time was, nearly all farms in Montana had livestock of one sort or another, and this American Gothic view probably remains in the minds of most citizens. Our farm held tightly [...]

Prior to World War II, most egg production came from farm flocks of less than 400 hens. By the early 1960s, improved technology and the development of sophisticated mechanical equipment were [...]

Montana Wheat & Barley Committee Plans for a Changing Industry Communications Director, Lori Wickett will add to her existing role the responsibilities of research lead and market [...]

As an auctioneer, Shane Ophus has never been one to struggle with words—that is, until January 2025, when the Montana Auctioneers Association left him speechless. At this year’s annual [...]

By Catharine Melin-Moser Born into slavery in Virginia in 1845, Millie Ringold moved to Washington, D.C. after emancipation, working as a nurse and servant for Major Nelson B. Switzer of the 3rd [...]

Set to be a centerpiece of Western Art Week in Great Falls in March 2025 is the 38th annual March in Montana dealer art show and auction. With over 750 lots, it will be an unforgettable [...]

By Chip Jones It’s true. There was a time not long ago when giants roamed the Earth. I know because I saw them. You knew they were giants because of their size of course, but also the way they [...]

Kyril Bruce DeFoor has been passionate about art for as long as he can remember. When he first picked up a brush in the 1960s, he found inspiration in legendary Western artist Charlie Russell. [...]