Episodes

  • Episode 39 Serbian Orthodox celebrate Christmas; icons interpret scripture through color and ink

    Episode 39 Serbian Orthodox celebrate Christmas; icons interpret scripture through color and ink
    Jan 13 2025
    Most Christians observe Christmas on December 25th. But most Eastern Orthodox celebrate Christ's birth on January 7th. For parishioners at the Serbian Orthodox Church in Butte it was a joyous week. Holy Trinity Serbian Orthodox Christian Church was built on The Flats in Butte in 1965. It replaced the church that was built by Serbian miners in uptown Butte. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Episode 38 A Trip through Montana's State Capitol; 'The People's House'

    Episode 38 A Trip through Montana's State Capitol; 'The People's House'
    Jan 7 2025
    On Monday, January 6th, Montana lawmakers will convene at the State Capitol in Helena. Our elected officials have been meeting in this grand building for more than 120 years. The Capitol was built as the home of state government. But it's also a unique symbol that honors Montana's history, citizens and landscape. They call the building that stands on a knoll at 1301 East 6th Avenue 'The People's House.' Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Episode 37 Montana Moment special of memorable moments of 2024

    Episode 37 Montana Moment special of memorable moments of 2024
    Dec 30 2024
    From a talking bird that puts a Montana saloon on the map, to a love of classic cars and the open road, plus a storied inn with a rebellious reputation. We're taking a look back at some of the memorable moments of the year. Each week, Kevin Maki shares a glimpse of what makes our state so special. Here are some of our favorite Montana Moments from 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    22 mins
  • Episode 36 St. Mary's Mission Museum unveils Father Ravalli's Nativity scene

    Episode 36 St. Mary's Mission Museum unveils Father Ravalli's Nativity scene
    Dec 23 2024
    Every Christmas season, Christians honor the birth of Jesus by putting up Nativity scenes. The Gospels record the first visitors to the stable as humble shepherds. Last week, visitors to Historic St. Mary's Mission and Museum in Stevensville, came to see a Nativity scene that is more than 150-years old. Father Anthony Ravalli probably painted his shepherds on tin cutouts in 1866 or soon after. It's the first time, at least in many years, that the public had a chance to see them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins
  • Episode 35 Windmillers revive once common mainstay of American landscape

    Episode 35 Windmillers revive once common mainstay of American landscape
    Dec 16 2024
    You can still find windmills on the American landscape. Most of them are in rural areas with limited water. But for the most part, they are vestiges of a time that is passing. Big Sky Windmills is a family-owned company in Victor that's reviving the skill of windmill building . Jess Nelson and Conner Reed build and install windmills. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    5 mins
  • Episode 34 When lake water took part of family farm; a Canton Valley story

    Episode 34 When lake water took part of family farm; a Canton Valley story
    Dec 9 2024
    Not many people today remember the small town of Canton. If they do remember, they were children, or were very young at the time. It happened in the 1950's. Canton and its surrounding farms and ranches were submerged under Canyon Ferry Lake when Canyon Ferry Dam was completed. The dam and reservoir play an important role in Montana. They benefit thousands of Montanans, providing electricity, irrigation, flood control, and recreation. But many probably don't know about Canton. Jay Meyer was only three-years-old when the waters started covering a good part of his family's farm. The Bureau of Reclamation owns the old Meyer place today. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Episode 33 Stories of Canton, the town at the bottom of Canyon Ferry Lake

    Episode 33 Stories of Canton, the town at the bottom of Canyon Ferry Lake
    Dec 2 2024
    In the 1950's, the Bureau of Reclamation completed the Canyon Ferry Dam on the Missouri River near Helena. The concrete structure replaced a timber crib dam that was built in the late 1890's. The new dam created Canyon Ferry Lake. You might be surprised to learn that under part of that lake is a once thriving farm and ranch community. "Canton was covered by the waters of the lake," said Broadwater County Museum curator, Linda Huth. NBC Montana met Linda at the museum where she showed us files, old letters and newspaper clippings that tell the story of the underwater town. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    7 mins
  • Episode 32 Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center cares for injured, orphaned raptors

    Episode 32 Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center cares for injured, orphaned raptors
    Nov 25 2024
    One of Montana's most treasured amenities is our abundance of wildlife. The raptors that fly over Big Sky Country are some of the most glorious. When many of those birds of prey are orphaned, or grounded with injuries, a non-profit in Kalispell helps them recover. Beth Watne is executive director of Montana Wild Wings Recovery Center. She founded the center in 2013. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    6 mins