‘The Lost Journals of Sacajewea’ recasts role of Sacajewea in the travels of Lewis and Clark
In an long-awaited follow up to her first novel, “Perma Red,” Debra Magpie Earling has released “The Lost Journals…
Montana’s beloved ‘Bleu Horses’ turn 10 years old
Jim Dolan, a metal sculptor based in Belgrade, Montana, has spent more than 50 years creating large-scale art. Jim’s…
A match made in Montana: Phillip Aaberg and Megan Karls
There was so much laughter and good times in the studio when we hosted Megan Karls and Phillip Aaberg….
David James Duncan and the long road to ‘Sun House’
In August, Missoula-based writer David James Duncan released “Sun House,” his first novel in 31 years. “Sun House” is…
Métis storyteller Chris La Tray selected as Montana’s next poet laureate
Chris La Tray didn’t start out wanting to write poetry. He was far more interested in rock n’ roll….
‘Home, spelled with capital letters’ and the world as seen through Barbara Van Cleve’s lens
Legendary photographer Barbara Van Cleve has documented the Montana landscape for decades, including its working ranchers, beloved horses, and…
Spotlight is once again on Big Horn County in documentary series that highlights missing and murdered Indigenous girls and women
A spotlight is once again on Big Horn County in a new documentary series on Showtime that highlights the…
Filmmaker Kirk LeClaire revives footage of early Montana rock and punk groups
Filmmaker and documentarian Kirk LeClaire grew up in Billings at a pivotal time for music. In 2022, he released…
Helena’s Holter museum features transgender, nonbinary and two spirit artists from across Montana
It’s always a thrill when Montana Free Press asks me to write for them. This time, I was asked…
Jane Waggoner Deschner builds shrine to humanity in ‘Remember Me’
In a world filled with data and discard, Jane Waggoner Deschner has built a shrine to humanity. She is…