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7 Myths About Long Term Care

Thinking about how a potential need for long-term care may impact your future plans and loved ones? These long term myths may prevent you from taking action.

January 18, 2023

Microphone at a podium for a story about how to participate in the Montana Legislature's 2023 session.

Following the 2023 session? Here’s how to do your part.

Here’s MTFP’s guide to participating with the 2023 session of the Montana Legislature, whether you’re engaging from afar or making an in-person appearance.

January 18, 2023

Valerie Hellermann, founder and executive director of Hands On Global, cares for a child in Samos, Greece.

Hands On Global: Offering Hope and Healing for Refugees

Founded by Helena’s Valerie Hellermann, Hands On Global is the only non-government organization at shelters providing medical care in Chernivtsi, Ukraine.

December 3, 2022

Growing Marijuana A Seedy Business

Now that you’re ready to grow your own marijuana, and you’re about to buy your first packet of seeds, you first need to ask yourself whether you’re a baker or a cook.

October 1, 2022

Luthier and owner of Ghost Town Guitars, Phil Maynard

Renaissance Man Phil Maynard

There are renaissance men, and there are renaissance men, but the Leonardo da Vinci of Montana, Phil Maynard, lives in the little ghost town of Rimini.

October 1, 2022

Celebrating the Rural Women of Montana

International Day of Rural Women is October 15. We’re celebrating the commitment, determination, and strength of the rural women of Montana.

October 1, 2022

Joriah’s Jam — Thanks Mom!

Joriah visited to help pick, peel, and process the free apples from our trees. She returned home with gifts for her family—a dozen jars of “Joriah’s Jam.”

October 1, 2022

Barbara Schiffman

Barbara Schiffman jumped into the Flathead writing community, eager to share her experience in Hollywood as a script consultant and creative producer.

September 6, 2022

Lona Pond (center) with Missoula Smokejumpers Tyler Keith (left) and Rick Olivares (right)

Raising Awareness for Wildland Firefighters

Former Hotshot Lona Pond is working to raise awareness for wildland firefighters — to get them better healthcare and better pay for grueling and dangerous work.

September 6, 2022

Photo of Montana adventurer/explorer Jon Turk kayaking through the icy waters around Ellesmer Island, close to the North Pole

Hair-Raising Adventures with Jon Turk

Jon Turk earned a PhD in chemistry, but that wasn’t the life he wanted. He longed to explore the globe and so secured sponsors to fund his extreme adventures.

August 3, 2022