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  • Episode 122 Jesuit Brother's murals, scrolls, being restored at St. Francis Xavier Church

    Episode 122 Jesuit Brother's murals, scrolls, being restored at St. Francis Xavier Church
    2026/08/31
    Some of the region's most extraordinary works of religious art can be found at Saint Francis Xavier Catholic Church in Missoula. Sixty-eight murals, plus other decorative artwork, adorn the interior of the historic building. But the passage of time has left its mark, and the works of an Italian Jesuit Brother are getting a massive restoration. The murals surround anyone who enters the church like a canopy. “Here, we have the story of The Bible, the story of Christ, the story of the saints," said Saint Francis Xavier Pastor, Father Craig Hightower. "They're painted in murals so, at that time, people that didn’t read or write could know what they were.” Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 分
  • Episode 121 Remembering Ranger the Labrador, backseat driver, constant caregiver

    Episode 121 Remembering Ranger the Labrador, backseat driver, constant caregiver
    2026/08/25
    There's no better friend than one who won't leave you when you really need them. It's that close connection that makes you feel better when you're feeling your worst. True friendship lightens the load, and makes every day a little more fun. Cheryl Williams has always loved dogs, especially Labradors. “We’ve had six different labs," said Cheryl from her home in Missoula. " I had dogs as a child. They've got personalities, and they’re very smart." NBC Montana spent an afternoon with Cheryl and her husband Jeff, where Cheryl tossed tennis balls for their two happy black labs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 分
  • Episode 120 Polson family's small town theatres' first-run movies help rural communities thrive

    Episode 120 Polson family's small town theatres' first-run movies help rural communities thrive
    2026/08/17
    It used to be just about every small town in America had a local movie theater. It was a go-to spot for families, teens on dates, and kids on Saturday afternoon. Today, many if not most of those family-owned and operated theatres, and drive-ins have disappeared, especially in rural areas. But not all of them. NBC Montana spent time in Polson, where its downtown theatre is going strong. On the day we visited, concession workers at the Showboat 6 Theatre were prepped and ready to greet patrons for afternoon shows. Customers came in from the heat to buy their tickets, and to spend a couple hours watching a first-run movie. Holly Ekstrom comes to the Showboat frequently. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 分
  • Episode 119 From Colt, Winchester, saddles and outlaws, Frontier Montana Museum explores the old west

    Episode 119 From Colt, Winchester, saddles and outlaws, Frontier Montana Museum explores the old west
    2026/08/17
    It's one of the most intriguing periods in American history. Few eras have generated more books, movies, and tall tales than stories of the Old West. Montana holds an important chapter in their telling. Inside a historic building, on Main Street in Deer Lodge, Don Cappa has housed a lifetime collection of artifacts from that period. It would be hard to count just how many there are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 分
  • Epidsode 118 Ag Field Day showcases research on specialty fruit and vegetable crops

    Epidsode 118 Ag Field Day showcases research on specialty fruit and vegetable crops
    2026/08/05
    The annual Field Day at the Western Agricultural Research Center brought farmers, students, and scientists from around the state to share and learn more about the work being done at this 119-year-old farm. Montana State University in Bozeman oversees the Corvallis site as well as six other centers across the state. Each of the stations is geared to serve Montana agriculture's diverse needs. NBC Montana attended Field Day at the experimental center for a celebration of scientific research. Eric Cassetta is a PhD student at Montana State University. Standing in the bed of a pickup, he showed off a stock of garlic and explained what it was for. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 分
  • Episode 117 Fox Hollow Animal Project works to spay and neuter, care for feral cats

    Episode 117 Fox Hollow Animal Project works to spay and neuter, care for feral cats
    2026/07/27
    We see them in fields, alleys, barns, eking out a living as predators, or relying on someone to feed them. Feral cats, or wild cats, if left unattended, multiply quickly, usually in great numbers, For years, Fox Hollow Animal Project has been working to reduce the feral population by spaying, neutering, and vaccinating them for free. When Dr. Alan Applebury sold his small animal veterinary clinic in Hamilton, he still wanted something to do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 分
  • Episode 116 Arlee artist celebrates Salish culture in painting of traditional camas harvest

    Episode 116 Arlee artist celebrates Salish culture in painting of traditional camas harvest
    2026/07/23
    The Salish People have been harvesting the bulbs of the camas plant for thousands of years. You will find the plant growing in Montana grasslands and meadows, it's stunning bluish-purple flowers bursting onto the landscape in mid to late June. The seasonal camas harvest is a revered part of Salish history. As part of it Indigenous People's Exhibition, an artistic image of that cultural history has been unveiled at the Beaverhead County Museum in Dillon. It is a painting by Arlee artist Aspen Decker. She is a member of the Confederated Salish and Kootenai Tribes. NBC Montana attended the unveiling celebration at the museum. Aspen introduced herself in her native Salishan language as Shining Camas Woman. Shining Camas Woman's detailed painting shows the entire process of a Salish camas harvest. Again, speaking in her Native language, she explained the process, starting with the digging of the bulbs, which are a staple Salish food. Aspen said the bulbs would feed families through the winter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 分
  • Episode 115 Rebecca Farm prepares for its annual world-class equestrian event

    Episode 115 Rebecca Farm prepares for its annual world-class equestrian event
    2026/07/13
    Some of the country's best athletes will gather in Kalispell this week. These athletes are skilled competitors at the top of their game. NBC Montana has a preview of The Event at Rebecca Farm, which will run Wednesday through Sunday, July 15th through July 19th. The event is a world class family-run equestrian venue. The farm is busy preparing for this triathlon and qualifier for the Olympics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 分