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Montana Moment
by NBC Montana
Montana Moment is your front-row seat to the last best place! NBC Montana reporter Kevin Maki explores the history, stories, people, and places that make Montana well, Montana.
Episodes
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Episode 129 11-year-old artist's animal portraits, lessons in detail, natural habitat
Everything we see in nature, in its colors, texture, and movement is art. Masterpieces are all around us. At least that's what one young artist sees every day. NBC Montana first saw Madee Elmahalawy's portraits at Angel Eyes Sanctuary, a haven for dogs with disabilities. His paintings reveal the...
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Episode 128 Revisiting Angel Eyes Sanctuary, haven for disabled dogs, sees growth, new challenges
A few years ago, NBC Montana showcased a couple and their disabled dogs. Angel Eyes Sanctuary near Huson, is a safe haven for animals. We wanted to update viewers on the sanctuary's progress and its challenges. So, one warm October day we revisited the non-profit rural property. It was like no…
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Episode 127 Missoula City Cemetery's 'Stories and Stones' celebrates lives of the dead
They say everybody has a story to tell. But imagine how many stories untold or long forgotten are buried in our cemeteries. For years now, stories have been resurrected at the Missoula City Cemetery. The cemetery recently welcomed the public to it's 24th annual Stories and Stones event....
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Episode 126 Ghost signs, faded brick ads tell stories of Bozeman's past
We see them in most Montana towns and cities. They are the advertisements that you see painted on the exteriors of old buildings. They've outlasted the products or businesses they once promoted, symbols of the past, reminding us of generations long gone. They call them ghost signs. To learn more...
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Episode 125 Kangaroo House Gardens' dahlias nourish the soul
It's harvest time for Montana gardeners. Produce is ripening and garden flowers are blooming. Helen and Peter Allen grow just about everything at their Kangaroo House Gardens west of Hamilton. Peter lists rhubarb, squash, pumpkins, honey berries, and a dozen more fruits and vegetables growing in...
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Episode 124 Newly opened Montana Wool Lab works to support and improve state's sheep industry
For decades, we've used synthetic materials made from chemicals of fossil fuels to manufacture clothing. But many consumers prefer material made of natural fibers. Wool used to be an essential material for apparel. In a sign of the times, Montana State University in Bozeman, has opened a new...
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Episode 123 Last Chance Tour Train gives passengers closeup look at historic Helena
In 1864, four prospectors discovered gold in Last Chance Gulch, catapulting Helena into one of the west's most lucrative boom towns. Montana's Capital City has come a long way from its rough and tumble days as a frontier gold camp. But the seat of state government blends past with contemporary.…
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Episode 122 Jesuit Brother's murals, scrolls, being restored at St. Francis Xavier Church
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...
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Episode 121 Remembering Ranger the Labrador, backseat driver, constant caregiver
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...
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Episode 120 Polson family's small town theatres' first-run movies help rural communities thrive
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...
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Episode 119 From Colt, Winchester, saddles and outlaws, Frontier Montana Museum explores the old west
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...
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Epidsode 118 Ag Field Day showcases research on specialty fruit and vegetable crops
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…
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Episode 117 Fox Hollow Animal Project works to spay and neuter, care for feral cats
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,...
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Episode 116 Arlee artist celebrates Salish culture in painting of traditional camas harvest
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…
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Episode 115 Rebecca Farm prepares for its annual world-class equestrian event
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...
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Best of Montana Moment: Black Eagle artist's work reflects Montana life
Artist Brian Morger started drawing pictures when he was three years old. He drew everything around him. From his art, you see that much of his work is tied to the moment, to the landscape around him, and to the people and animals who live there. NBC Montana recently spent time with the artist at...
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Episode 113 - Best of Montana Moment: Bozeman couple's house inspires creativity
Are there times when you just know when something's right? You discover that despite obstacles, everything turns out fine because it's meant to be. If that happens, your sense of contentment and happiness may spread throughout your community. That's kind of the way it was for a Bozeman couple…
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Episode 112 - Best of Montana Moment: Seeley Lake's 1,000-year-old Gus is world's largest Western Larch
A thousand years ago, a new life began near present day Seeley Lake. The only witnesses to his youth would have been the Indigenous People. He was already 200-years-old when the Magna Carta was signed, and more than 800 when the Civil War started. But today, this Western Larch tree…
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Episode 111 - Best of Montana Moment: Bananas, papayas, pineapples in Bitterroot greenhouse
March can be a blustery month in Montana. It introduces spring, but weather can be inconsistent. Greenhouses, however, can boost production of warm weather plants. In Hamilton, there' a particularly exotic greenhouse. ABC Acres property manager Dalton Brown invited NBC Montana into the ABC Acres...
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Episode 110 - Best of Montana Moment: History of iconic L on Mount Jumbo
Standing high above Missoula, it's a landmark you can't miss. If you're new to Missoula or just passing through, you might wonder what it stands for. If you live in Missoula you probably already know. But do you know how it got there? NBC Montana is talking about the L on Mount Jumbo. This huge...
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Episode 109 - Memorial Day Parade Grand Marshal honors veterans at Corvallis Cemetery
Corvallis American Legion Post 91 will host its 106th annual Memorial Day Parade down Main Street Monday morning. The parade starts at 10 a.m. Its Grand marshal is an Army veteran who has spent years helping make the parade one of Montana's most popular Memorial Day events. Doug Mason is also a...
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Episode 108 Poindexter Collection of Modern Art, Montanan's gift to home state
Some of the most famous works of modern art are on exhibit at the Montana Heritage Center in Helena. The Poindexter Collection of Modern Art contain masterpieces from the late 1940's, 50's and 60's. George Poindexter and his wife Elinor donated the collection to the Montana Historical Society.…
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Episode 107 Trees along Highway 93 through Victor, signs of community, history of volunteers
A community may be served best when its people have direct involvement in its health and prosperity. Volunteers can be the back bone of getting things done and sustaining its amenities. Drive Highway 93 South past Victor, and you'll see trees and shrubs that enhance the town and medians along the...
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Episode 106 Taxidermist restores historic Montana elk mounts
By the turn of the 20th century elk populations in North America were at desperately low levels. Years of unregulated hunting had decimated elk numbers. But there was a healthy population of elk in Yellowstone National Park. In 1912, a herd of elk from Yellowstone were transported to Hamilton.…
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Episode 105 Scrap metal gets new life at Modern Recycling, Earth Day every day
This past week the country focused its attention on conservation. Arbor Day brought out scores of conservationists to plant and nurture trees. Efforts to protect our planet brought the world together for Earth Day celebrations. Cleaning up and recycling are never ending jobs. To get a feel for a...
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Episode 104 Missoula theater costume designers, dressing actors for Mamma Mia
The Missoula Children's Theater has been entertaining audiences for more than 50 years. It's the final production of the 25-26 community series this season. 'Mamma Mia' runs from April 30 through May 17. But MCT is busy all year around. It's known as the world's largest children's touring…
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Episode 103 Butte's Courthouse, elegant but practical, ventilation system designed to protect health
Montana's historic courthouses stand as beacons of pride in their communities. They were built across Montana's rustic western landscape, but many borrowed on classic European style architecture. Butte-Silver Bow City- County Courthouse is among Montana's grandest. NBC Montana met Butte- Silver…
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Episode 102 Teen 4-H member raises Netherland rabbits as Easter symbols of spring
Few symbols of Easter feel as closely tied to spring as the rabbit, and for 14-year-old Kestin Marmon, that connection is personal. Marmon raises Netherland dwarf rabbits as 4-H projects. The breed is known for its small frame and fluffy fur. Among Marmon’s rabbits are two does that are mother…
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Episode 101 Meet the man who keeps Missoula pools clean, safe, and functional
Two of Missoula's most popular city attractions are Splash Montana, an outdoor water park, which opens in June, and Currents Aquatics, an indoor water park that operates year- round. In our Montana Moment, NBC Montana met the man who works to make sure those facilities are in good working order....
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Episode 100 Bananas, papayas, pineapples and lemons flourish in Bitterroot greenhouse
March can be a blustery month in Montana. It introduces spring, but weather can be inconsistent. Greenhouses, however, can boost production of warm weather plants. In Hamilton, there' a particularly exotic greenhouse. ABC Acres property manager Dalton Brown invited NBC Montana into the ABC Acres...
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Episode 99 Montana checkpoints keep trucks and roads safe
We pass them all the time. But if you don't drive a commercial vehicle, you might wonder what happens at one of Montana's weigh stations. They've been part of Montana's highways for well over 70-years. Their purpose is to protect our road system, and most importantly, to keep all drivers safe.…
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Episode 99 Meet Superior School's lunch crew, encouraging kids to eat well
From parents and extended family to friends and neighbors, there are many sources, many role models, who help nurture our children. At school, they receive a multitude of lessons, from academics, to sports, and social interaction. In this week's Montana Moment we visit some of our most important...
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Episode 98 Montana honors men who died in state's worst coal mining disaster 83-years ago
Sacrifices made to win WWII weren't just overseas. Contributions to manufacture iron and other essentials for the war effort were produced on the home front. At the height of WWII, The Smith Mine near Bear Creek, was on a fast track to produce as much coal for the steel foundries as possible. But...
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Episode 97 Unveiling signatures of Bonner millworkers, some a century- plus old
So much of our life is defined by the work we do. We take pride in successfully completing a project or product. We sign our name to a job well done. NBC Montana begins this story at the Bonner Mill Industrial Park, where more than a dozen diversified businesses employ several hundred people. The...
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Episode 96 Hamilton woman thanks Montana WWII vets for freedom in her native France
In WWII, the courage and sacrifice of young American military troops gave a war-torn people, an ocean away, the gift of freedom. A Hamilton woman who was born long after the war has made it a mission to pass on her thanks. NBC Montana met up with Laurence Markarian at the Veteran's Monument in...
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Episode 95 V for Victory, Montana Tech's symbol of school pride and community
No place, no how, nowhere, is community loyalty stronger than its bonds to hometown sports teams. Arguments or differences of opinion fade when everyone comes together to cheer and support their school's athletes. In Butte, Montana Tech sports fans shout from a mountain, and they don't even raise...
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Episode 94 Bozeman's Ellen Theater, a story born of the Old West
More than 100-years ago, fancy show houses that attracted professional entertainment were mostly found in urban centers. If they wanted to see a show, rural Montanans usually had to travel to larger towns and cities. But sometimes, isolated communities built their own venues so entertainment…
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Episode 93 Artist Walter Hook's Bonner School mural honors a mill town's heritage
Perhaps one of the best ways to record community history is to showcase its workers and the jobs they do every day. For close to 60 years, students at Bonner School have had an up-close view of a typical workday of historical significance. NBC Montana went to Bonner School to learn more about the...
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Episode: 92: Logging project thins trees to create, enhance grizzly bear habitat
Vincent Logging, a family-owned logging company in Libby is working with Hecla Mining Company to manage its forested lands for wildlife habitat. It's a 1,500 acre research project to determine which management techniques provide the best habitat for endangered species. In an effort to learn more...
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Episode 91: Polson ranch family awarded state, regional environmental stewardship awards
A ranch family from Polson has earned state and regional honors for their conservation practices. The Montana Stockgrowers Association awarded G&G Livestock and 'Cathey Cattle Company' its annual Montana Environmental Stewardship Award. The family also won the region's Environmental Stewardship...
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Episode 90: Bozeman couple's house inspires creativity, welcoming beacon for community
Are there times when you just know when something's right? You discover that despite obstacles, everything turns out fine because it's meant to be. If that happens, your sense of contentment and happiness may spread throughout your community. That's kind of the way it was for a Bozeman couple…
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Episode 89: Ranch family treasures historic livestock brands, precious heirlooms of the West
Livestock brands open windows into history. They uncover stories. They fill in missing pieces to events forgotten or left unrecorded. They shed light on lives long past, and bridge generations. In our Montana Moment season debut, NBC Montana traveled to southwest Montana where we met rancher…
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Episode 88 Remembering Christmas presents of the past, a gift of oranges
As we prepare for Santa, and shop for presents for family and friends, NBC Montana wanted to explore another era of gift giving. During WWII, America was a much different place. For most children who lived in those days, and even after the war, the presents most kids received were much simpler.…
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Episode 87 Beloved church that served Corvallis since 1887 retired, congregants move to new building
In 1887, Corvallis pioneers began worshiping in their brand new church. For close to 140 years, the Corvallis Community Church on 2nd Street served the spiritual needs of its congregation. It was a touchstone for its members, and the community as a whole. This fall, the congregation moved into a...
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Episode 86 Loyola Sacred Heart recounts history of iconic L on Mount Jumbo
Standing high above Missoula, it's a landmark you can't miss. If you're new to Missoula or just passing through, you might wonder what it stands for. If you live in Missoula you probably already know. But do you know how it got there? NBC Montana is talking about the L on Mount Jumbo. This huge...
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Episode 85 Logging project thins trees to create, enhance grizzly bear habitat
Vincent Logging, a family-owned logging company in Libby is working with Hecla Mining Company to manage its forested lands for wildlife habitat. It's a 15-hundred acre research project to determine which management techniques provide the best habitat for endangered species. In an effort to learn...
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Episode 84 Logging advocate works to lead contrasting groups for sustainable forests
(Special thanks to The Heritage Museum, Libby, Montana, for providing historic photos for video in this story) The timber industry was a mainstay of western Montana's economy for decades. But that economic force entered a sharp decline that continues today. Divisions between the industry and...
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Episode 83 Brawl of the Wild's Great Divide Traveling Trophy celebrates 25th Anniversary
On Saturday, November 22nd, thousands of college football fans will swarm Washington-Grizzly Stadium in Missoula for Montana's Brawl of the Wild. The Montana State University Bobcats and the University of Montana Grizzlies will meet in the state's most intense rivalry. Who will bring home the...
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Episode 82 Rocky Mountain Lab's research on Chronic Wasting Disease, path to more understanding
With big game hunting season underway, NBC Montana explores a disease that is devastating to deer, elk and moose.' For years, Hamilton's Rocky Mountain Laboratories, which is part of the National Institutes of Health, has been researching Chronic Wasting Disease. For the time being , the…
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Episode 81 Polson ranch family awarded state, regional environmental stewardship awards
A ranch family from Polson has earned state and regional honors for their conservation practices. The Montana Stockgrowers Association awarded G&G Livestock and 'Cathey Cattle Company' its annual Montana Environmental Stewardship Award. The family also won the region's Environmental Stewardship...
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