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Letters From a Land of Grass - Wedding Bells (10-25-2024)

I think everyone should own sheep because the opportunities that arise from sheep ownership are endless. I was honored to pronounce Carly Behr and Michael Awtrey as husband and wife.

 

Lisa

Electric City Currents--Interview with Carol Bradley

Host Matt Donnelly interviews local author Carol Bradley talking about her latest book "Twisting in Air" as well as her other books, her creative process, and more.  For more information about the author, go to www.carolbradley.com.

 

Letters From a Land of Grass - Visit From MSDB (10-18-2024)

A little bit of effort on my part created the opportunity for these kids to give me such a gift. Watching them enjoy the wonders of the ranch made my day.

 

-Lisa

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Nancy MacLean

Distinguished Professor of History Nancy MacLean discusses her writings on the Christian Nationalism and a screening being held in Great Falls at First United Methodist Church on Wednesday, October 23 at 6pm, with a moderated Q&A discussion to follow.

"What's Trending" October 2024 editon

This is the October 2024 edition of "What's Trending," a look at drug and alcohol trends happening in Great Falls and Cascade County. "What's Trending" is brought to you by the Cascade County Substance Abuse Prevention Alliance, Alliance for Youth, and the Great Falls, Cascade County Crimestoppers organization.

Voices and Views V2.0: Yet Another Interview with MEIC's Nick Fitzmaurice

Nick Fitzmaurice, Energy Transition Engineer at MEIC, returns to the studio to give us the latest on the newly-proposed MEIC rate increase, how the last one happened, and what the future holds for public input to the Consumer Counsel on things like the cost of new energy plants, the impacts of climate on Montana's clean and healthful environment, small-scale nuclear energy, and more.

Letters From a Land of Grass - Slow Building Progress (10-11-2024)

I didn't plan to learn patience, but this renovation project is forcing that lesson. See what you think.

 

Lisa

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Matt Hudson

Matt Hudson, Local reporter at Montana Free Press, assigned to Cascade County, discussing the state of local journalism in the era of social media, without a major anchor newspaper being delivered as newsprint to our doors.

 

Voices and Views V2.0: Interview with Jolene Schalper

Jolene Schalper, Executive Vice President at Great Falls Development Alliance, discusses the tools and techniques for growing Great Falls while retaining our exceptional character as a city 

Classical Journey--Interview with Mary Papoulis and Victor Tsai

Host Matt Donnelly interviews violinists Mary Papoulis and Victor Tsai, both of the Cascade Quartet with a preview of their season opener Reflections, featuring music by Hovhanness, Smetana, and Bjork with special guest Grant Harville.  The Reflections concert is October 18th at 7 PM at the Dark Horse Hall at the Celtic Cowboy and October 20th at the First Congregational United Church of Christ at 2 PM.   For more information, go to gfsymphony.org.