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Wide Roads: Thinking Too Big When Inking A Montana Law - Sixty-six feet wide? The average width of Montana's roads in 1865 was about 10 feet. These 20 legislators were talking about making them six times wider. 
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Winter Heart Attack Risks - Winter heart attack risks are higher than other times of the year, especially if you already have heart disease or have suffered a previous heart attack. 
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Protect Your Family from Carbon Monoxide Poisoning - The only way to protect yourself against carbon monoxide poisoning is with a detector. Every home needs at least one.
Renowned Montana Lab Awarded Groundbreaking Alzheimer’s Research Grant - Dr. Tiffany Hensley-McBain got an Alzheimer's research grant for a project at the McLaughlin Research Institute for Biomedical Sciences in Great Falls.
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E-Trikes for Fun, Fitness, and Safety - E-Trikes are a great option for older adults with balance or stamina issues because they’re safe and super fun to ride. They’re also easy on an aging body. 
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The Mummy, His Cousin, and Me - The National Geographic Museum has an impressive exhibit on the 100th anniversary of the opening of King Tut’s tomb, on display until February 6, 2023. 
My Hunting Wardrobe: What Ever Happened to $5 Pants? - When I first started hunting, my budget was so tight, it squeaked. The Army Surplus seemed like a good place to start building my hunting wardrobe. 
Recommended Annual Vaccines for Older Adults - These recommended annual vaccines offer extra protection beyond the standard flu shot — important for older adults with weaker immune defenses. 
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Troop 38 - By MICAEL J. OBER Two by two, they plodded back to the bunkhouse, their snow-clogged boots thump, thumping on the steps leading to the door, announcing their disconsolate arrival. “Close the door, whadda ya, born in a barn?” bellowed those huddled around the wood stove. “Yeah. We’re not heatin’ the great outdoors here ya know.”… Read More »Troop 38
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Give Yourself Priority in the New Year - Give yourself priority in 2023, beginning with caring for your health. Exercise is not only beneficial for physical your health, but for your mental health too.
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Helena’s Black Devils: Rugged Men with Rugged Training - The astounding history of the Black Devils is told at the Montana Military Museum at Fort Harrison, celebrating the 80th anniversary of their establishment. 
Golf Addict on Your List? Gift Ideas for Golfers - Needing gift ideas for golfers? It really comes down to three things: things we need to golf, things we need for golf, and things to make golfing more fun.
Adaptive Clothing Takes the Stress Out of Dressing - Adaptive clothing incorporates discreet design features to make dressing and undressing easier, while still having the outward appearance of typical clothing.
Christmas Tree Memories: The Homemade Tree - Of all my Christmas tree memories, the most memorable had no lights or bright Christmas balls, but was decorated with homemade objects and covered with shimmering tinsel.
RESTORE-ing Christmas - Christmas shopping stresses me out. I feel pressure to find the right gift and sometimes resort to just grabbing something to get it over with.
Holiday Gifts for People with Alzheimer’s and Their Caregivers - Finding the right gifts for people with Alzheimer's and their caregivers can be challenging. Here's the Alzheimer’s Association's holiday gift guide.
Publisher Letter: Tell Me a Story - According to a recent News Media Alliance report, 82 percent of news media consumers trust print ads over digital. 
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Westwind Morgans: Staking a Claim, Preserving a Treasure - By Holly Enderby In 1989, Bryan Blatt went on an elk hunt in the rugged backcountry of Idaho. “I learned quickly that Idaho backcountry is steep, all up and down,” he recalls. “And I was impressed with the 22-year-old Morgan gelding the guide was riding. He said there was no better mountain horse in that… Read More »Westwind Morgans: Staking a Claim, Preserving a Treasure 
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Chess On Ice: Curling Comes to Helena - A new craze has folks flocking to the ice in Montana’s capital city—curling.
