I grew up in the midwest (SD) and now live on the fringe of Missoula. I am married and we have one daughter, two dogs, and a cat. I am a big Griz and Lady Griz fan. I enjoy fishing, camping, reading and traveling.
Alan K
Best Beer Bar in Town
My most recent copy of Draft Magazine has compiled their list of the 100 best beer bars in the U.S.
Bitterroot Bill on Super Bowl Sunday
Sunday is more than just Super Bowl Sunday, it’s Groundhog Day.
The first official Groundhog Day took place in Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania on February 2, 1886 (though references go back to 1841). German immigrants used animals, namely the groundhog, as a predictive barometer...
Possible Cure for Peanut Allergy
I like peanuts in just about any form, same thing for my wife. She can eat them out of the shell, or shelled.
12th Man Gets a Beer
Seattle fans can toast their Seahawks with 12 Man Pale Ale.
Trees Curse on the Twins
I think baseball fans are the most superstitious of all sports fans. They can cite all kinds of reasons why their team wins or loses, and they firmly believe in them.
Scary Texting Driver
Saw something on the Hwy 93 S that scared me. Craig and I were headed for Special Olympics Winter Games at Lost Trail.
Taking Steps Over Credit Concerns
Does this story strike anyone else as…unusual? It’s based upon a national survey on the heels of the Target, Michaels, and Neiman-Marcus, data breach.
Sub-Zero Cold Can’t Stop Fishing Tourney
We’ve been hearing a lot lately about how cold it is in the Midwest, brutally cold, -50 wind-chill in Bemidji Monday morning. It looks like things are moderating a little today with daytime highs a little closer to zero but still below.
First Class Rates Are Up
You’re going to be paying more for stamps today. A first class letter now costs 49 cents to mail.
Wouldn’t a Trip to Las Vegas Be Fun?
I’ve been to Las Vegas and it was a lot of fun. You don’t have to spend a lot of money if you’re a people watcher. Just find a good spot and drink slow. It also doesn’t cost anything to walk around and see the sites. You have to contend with the street vendors and constant barrage of sounds...
Dinner for Eight of Your Best Friends
You’d better start your list of friends to invite to your house for dinner. Coming up the 7th of next month KYSS will be auctioning off a gourmet dinner for 8-10 people.
Montanan Makes Olympic Freestyle Team
Another Montana native has made the U.S. Olympic team. Heather McPhie, who grew up in Bozeman and skied at Big Sky, will compete in the women’s freestyle moguls.