Montana

Just because it's winter doesn't mean you shouldn't do the things you enjoy. This past weekend, many took in the excitement of Snoflinga. Now, if you're not entirely on board with activities that involve physically touching snow, then take in some events that won't leave your toes cold and requires wearing a parka. This article; highly suggests a trip to the Mother Lode Theatre in Butte. To wrap up the month of January, here are two incredible LIVE performances to choose from at reasonable prices. If you're not up to driving to the theatre this winter, schedule an Uber or have a friend or family member drive you there! Here's what's on tap at the Mother Lode Theatre this month:

Comfort foods are delicious treats we crave and reward ourselves with regularly. Even if we're overly happy or sad, comfort foods can rescue or reward us for brief moments at a time. As humans, WE DEMAND OUR COMFORT FOODS! Okay, maybe "demand" is over the top, but yeah, we want to consume good food for all sorts of convincing reasons. So, let's cut to the chase; if you had to choose one of two Montana traditional comfort foods, which would be your go-to? Pork Chop Sandwiches or Pasties? (See below) Montana Traditions, Pork Chop Sandwiches, Pasties, Gravy Ketchup, Comfort Foods, Montana, Butte, Anaconda, Wind's Pasties, Joe's Pasties, June's Pasties, Truzzolinos,

Montana is home to an astounding array of wildlife. Along with the breathtaking landscape Montana offers, nature's creatures draw so many to the state throughout the year. Horses, deer, eagles, grizzlies, mountain lions, wolves, and more make up so much of the open range of Big Sky Country. Then there is the existence of animals in Montana that might not necessarily come to mind in the big picture, but are considered TOP EXTREME ANIMALS in the world. Not all animals on this list are predators, but instead ones that have been declared EXTREME due to their unusual or bizarre instincts and abilities in a study conducted by Popular Mechanics. The list is below.

If you're expecting a child this year, then you have plenty on your mind. From preparing your home for that bundle of joy to keeping up on doctor's appointments, there's a great deal involved in the process. Add to that list, coming up with a name for your precious little one. Perhaps your plan is to name your baby after a beloved family member. Many people also like to go the route of choosing baby names that are traditional, new fangled or trending for the moment.

Here's a look at how the ski conditions sit at 3 of Southwest Montana's most popular ski areas.

As far as New Year's resolutions go, many follow suit along the lines of losing weight or saving money. However, some new ones have been added to the spectrum. Many of those are included in a recent study conducted by the job search website Zippia. Using Google Trends, researchers determined the most popular resolutions per state. The study found weight training to be the most popular resolution in Montana! Indeed, Crossfit and different levels of weight training at the gym and at home have seen an influx over the years! Way to go, Big Sky Country!

While many prepare for holiday travel, like clockwork, Montana weather conditions remain uncooperative. If you're from Montana, it's just expected. You know the drill; old man winter is in a mood and wants us all to suffer with extreme snowfall and wind chill factors ten times colder than any kitchen freezer. Yes, I'm playing the world's smallest violin right now, and for good reason. Even though we all know what to expect when winter rolls around in Montana, it's still the main topic when chiming in with locals. Griping about the weather is part of the fun and, furthermore, all part of the challenge. Montanans love a good challenge, and with that, we again embrace putting old man winter in his place. That's right ol' man...we got this!

Next Wednesday will mark the 125th Anniversary of the Butte-Silver Bow Chapter of DAR (Daughters of the American Revolution), an organization dedicated to promoting history education and patriotism in the community. DAR began in Washington, D.C., in 1890, with the Butte-Silver Bow Chapter hosting its first inaugural meeting on December 21, 1897. Their efforts were tireless and not unnoticed as they worked to improve traditions within the surrounding area. Over the years, they have been instrumental in partaking in Flag Day and Independence Day festivities. They have also helped many organizations, such as the Girl and Boy Scouts of America, The Salvation Army, and our local veterans. The local Daughters of the American Revolution have also helped support high school students with the DAR Good Citizen program and college-bound applicants with a University of Montana-Western DAR Scholarship.

The Montana Legal Services Association provides free legal assistance to low-income people. Do you need help? See if you qualify.

Mother nature had a nice tour of Montana over the past 24 hours, dropping a significant amount of snow from the Idaho border to the Dakotas. The Winter Storm Warning that was issued for the entirety of Montana marched across the state, wreaking havoc on travel...