MOOSE Mornings With Michelle Wolfe

It's never pleasant to see a local business close it's doors, but some hit closer to home than others. Recently, one in particular on east Main Street is actually making me emotional - something I wouldn't expect from a business like this.

It's incredibly easy. Parts of Montana are already a tinderbox for so many topics - housing, urban camping, politics, cost of living, etc. Throw in a chain restaurant with a significant political, religious, and social slant and you've got yourself an old fashioned screaming match.

Well, that experiment (for the most part) didn't go over very well. At least the post 'Silent Saturday' comments would indicate that the vast majority of folks were NOT PLEASED about the request for silence during rec soccer games this past Saturday.

A good salad offers a lot more than chopped lettuce. Good thing the Bozeman area has so many places to get tasty salads, AND the locals were willing to share their favorite spots. Simple, fancy, protein loaded, or meatless - here are the top salad picks around Bozeman.

A westside Bozeman restaurant located in The Market complex announced this week via their social media that they were closing their doors after five years in business, and the new owners would be rebranding the bar and restaurant.

Montana is obviously a big place, so it takes a lot of resources to cover such a vast territory. There are over 280 fire departments across the state, with the vast majority (80%+) being completely volunteer. No matter if they're career or volunteer, one of the most loved assets of fire departments? The fire stations themselves.

You have to pay to play in Montana. Play outdoors, that is. The toys, the gear, the vehicles, the activities, the permits, and everything else you might need to pursue Montana's outdoor adventures can get VERY expensive.

There are mountains all over the place in Montana - we all know that. But even I was surprised to learn just how many distinct mountain ranges there are across the state, with even more 'sub' ranges. It's a pretty impressive number.

Finding the best bagels in Montana can be tough. Not only because people have different passions for what is an "authentic" bagel, but because there really are various origins and versions of this classic, carb-loaded favorite. Bagels are a worldly thing, not just a New York thing.