Montana

When you have more money than you know what to do with, you may want to buy the most expensive 'whatever' you can find. We scoured Montana for the most expensive stuff you can buy, from gear and toys to RVs and cheese. No kidding.

Bozeman residents are on the move - but they're trying very hard to stay IN Montana. Some people can't afford housing in the Bozeman area, others are simply not interested in the rapid growth that has taken over the Gallatin Valley.

It turns out not everybody is interested in funky short term rentals, of which Montana has several. We spotted an online ad for an unusual property for rent in Bozeman that gathered some of the funniest comments ever.

The mountains of western Montana might score 8 to 10 inches of fresh snow by Sunday afternoon. Warnings and advisories have been issued for just about every western county, but some higher elevations might receive nearly a foot of snow.

The power and energy that come from The Dead South when they play live is not to be missed for anyone who appreciates true musicianship and bluegrass, Americana music. The Dead South are making a Montana tour stop this August at the famous Kettlehouse Amphitheater in Bonner.

Montana's lack of snowfall and our dangerously low snowpack levels are becoming the stuff of fire season nightmares. As the winter weeks go by, our 'percentages of normal' keep ticking lower - and that's not good news for this summer.

I have no idea what newbie Montanans expect when it comes to "hiring help" in Montana, but almost every single one that I've seen ask about it comes across as an entitled, arrogant, too-lazy-to-do-anything-themselves clown. It's uncanny. You've seen this stuff online, right? It's internet gold.

It's very difficult to describe the music of Cold War Kids, but if you've ever considered yourself a fan of real 'indie rock', you're going to love this band. Their songs are complex and well thought out, yet have a wonderful pop sensibility. Nothing is too heavy, and nothing is too soft. Cold War Kids' music is truly crafted.

Bluegrass music fans in Bozeman will converge on The ELM this Friday for a packed night of true talent. The Infamous Stringdusters bring authentic jams, and they always pay homage to the bluegrass masters.

Heraclitus must have had Montana in mind when he wrote, "everything changes and nothing remains still; and you cannot step twice into the same stream." Sounds about right, especially if you've lived in and around Bozeman for at least 20 years.

There's far more to this Street View situation than the logical statement of "well, there are tons of places in Montana that don't have streets". You know, huge chunks of wilderness and stuff. That certainly contributes to the lack of street view mapping, but it's not the whole story.

Just because it's been so unbearably cold, doesn't mean that Montana's in a much better place for winter snowpack. Much needed snow is headed for some mountain ranges in southwest Montana.