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Lisa Schmidt's kids helped her celebrate her birthday 10 years ago with a hike to the Bob Marshall Wilderness. This year's birthday begins a different life stage for her.

My rock wall was more of a speed bump than a barrier until I pulled the loose rocks away and prepared to repair it. Now it is just a hole. My snack-pack-seeking ram has easy access to my peonies until I rebuild it.

-Lisa

Host Matt Donnelly interviews author Clem Pellett about his book "Murder on Montana's Hi-Line" recounting the twists and turns of the hunt for his grandfather's absconded murderer.  For more information about the book, go to pellettproject.com.

 

 

Lt. Col. John Mayer, SITAF Commander, discusses the current and future state of the Sentinel Missile replacement project coming to Great Falls and surrounding communities.

"What's Trending" is a look at drug and alcohol trends occurring in Great Falls and Cascade County. The program runs 9:40 in length.

Historian Ken Robison discusses his new book, "Lost Great Falls" during a presentation at The History Museum in Great Falls, Montana, on June 14, 2025. This program runs 62:16 in length. 

Interview with Bishop Marcus Collins, of AT Worship Temple and Sarah Cawley, Community Engagement Coordinator at the Great Falls Public Library about the upcoming Juneteenth celebration in Gibson Park

Host Matt Donnelly interviews pianist and composer Talon Smith talking about his career, his music, with a preview of his latest album "Talon Smith: Debut."  For more information about this artist, go to talonsmithmusic.com.

 

 

Host Matt Donnelly interviews KGPR board president Rich Liebert talking about the importance of public radio and why it is a vital community service, and also the upcoming KGPR Listener Appreciation Party on June 18th from 6 to 9 PM at the Kellergeist, 111 Central Avenue in downtown Great Falls.

 

David Saslav interviews Lance Boyd, Great Falls Public Schools' Executive Director of Student Achievement, about the effects of State and Federal funding on upcoming academic offerings.