Joy Larson

Montana Golfer Still Waiting for $18,000 Hole-in-One Prize
Two years ago, a Helena man, Troy Peissig, made a one in a million shot. He aced an $18,000 hole-in-one contest at a charity tournament. So, what is this lucky lad doing with all his winnings? The answer is nothing. What? Why? Well, that is because he hasn’t seen even one cent of his winnings
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What Kind of Dog are You?
Have you noticed that there are basically two kinds of dogs in Missoula? Labs and border collies. Both of these dogs can usually be seen riding around in the back of a truck. I have to admit my mom owns one of these and my husband owns the other. Eac...

Top 10 Things to Do With Your Kids That Don’t Involve Electronics- In Celebration of Missoula’s Unplug and Play Week
If you are reading this stop! Just kidding. Keep reading this, but then turn your computer off right after you’re done. Why, you ask? Well, because it’s Unplug and Play Week in the beautiful city of Missoula.

Feeling Tired? This Might Be Why
Spring is here and the weather is changing. Everyone is excited to throw on their shorts and t-shirts and get outside to enjoy all the many outdoor activities Missoula has to offer. But, do you feel less than motivated? When the sun is shining, do you still have a hard time getting off the couch
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Don’t Let the Mosquitos Bite
Yesterday evening I was sitting out on my porch watching my kids play when I was dive-bombed by a mosquito. I was caught off guard and nearly fell out of my chair trying to swat it. I’m here to inform you that the mosquitos are here, and they are hungry
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New Missoula Company Strives to Use, and Reuse, All Materials
If you haven’t heard yet, there is a new company in Missoula and it is bringing jobs with it. Blue Marble Biomaterials is a Seattle-based company. They are building a biorefinery in Missoula that will reuse waste products from local companies to make chemicals that will be sold internationally.
Blue Marble is bringing a variety of jobs to Missoula, from chemistry to biology to business and more. T