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Letters from a Land of Grass - Change as Good as a Rest (3-27-2026)

"Spring is my favorite time of year. This year, my adopted family is visiting so it is even better.  Brooke Fitzgerald, Donovan and Julian Fasold and Zora Johr used experiential learning to develop a knack for turning wethers on their hips. Julian didn't quite have the technique down yet, but by the end of the day, he was a master."

-Lisa

Letters from a Land of Grass - The End of an Era (3-20-2026)

"Thank goodness for the joys of a long partnership with a good dog and the tears that come with giving her one more gift."

-Lisa

 

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Stephanie Erdmann (28:48)

David Saslav interviews Stephanie Erdmann about her recent announcement that she is stepping down as Dean and CEO of Great Falls College / MSU, the accomplishments of her tenure at the College, and what's next for Stephanie Erdmann.

Classical Journey Interview with Stephen Emmer

Host Matt Donnelly interviews composer Stephen Emmer with a preview of his latest album Asymmetrical Dot.  For more information about the artist, go to stephenemmer.com.

Letters from a Land of Grass - Shearing Before a Storm (3-13-2026)

"The sheep shearers were in town and my sheep need to be sheared before lambing commences, yet snow and wind might freeze newly-shorn ewes. I figured I could keep most of them alive, but it wouldn't be pretty."

-Lisa

Electric City Currents Interview with Jake Blaine

Host Matt Donnelly interviews Jake Blaine, of Blaine Train realty, talking about the Belt Performing Arts Center on 58 Castner Street in Belt, Montana, with exciting new shows coming up.  For more information, go to beltperformingartscenter.com.

Letters from a Land of Grass - Faith and Patience (3-6-2026)

"I'm losing my faith and patience, but it has to rain someday. Right?"

-Lisa 

What's Trending March 2026 edition

"What's Trending" is a look at drug and alcohol trends occurring in Great Falls and Cascade County. The March 2026 edition runs 7:57 in length.

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Cheryl Cohen and Sheila Rice (38:49)

David Saslav interviews Cheryl Cohen and Sheila Rice, both with the Montana State Department of Commerce's Board of Housing, about the current competitive round of applications for new housing starts brought about by an important appropriation in the 2025 Montana Legislature, sparked by the Governor's Housing Task Force.

Classical Journey Interview with Jeff Beal

Host Matt Donnelly interviews five-time Emmy winning composer Jeff Beal with a preview of his latest album New York Etudes, Vol. 2.  For more information about the album, go to jeffbeal.com.