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The Sawdust and Steel Brewery in Three Forks is officially open for business. The business located at 123 W Elm Street opened its doors to the public on October 7 and will be open daily from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m. Owners Cody and Kari Ham, who currently operate a construction business and develop warehouses, were looking for something creative and more local to do. "We are pretty passionate about beer. We spent a lot of time traveling around to breweries and thought it would be an exciting venture... Full story
With changes made to Montana’s Move Over Law going into effect on October 1 and winter driving conditions nearing, Three Forks Volunteer Fire Department Chief Keith Aune recently discussed the dangers while responding to a call on Interstate 90. “I have said multiple times I feel one of my firefighters could be killed on the Interstate versus on a fire. We have control of the fire. We cannot control the people out driving that are not paying attention,” Aune said. Changes made to the Move Over Law during the 2023 session of the Montana Legislat... Full story
A couple of years ago, we stopped at Stageline Pizza to get dinner before attending a Three Forks High School Football game. This was the first time we ordered the "Moose" pizza, and I'm thrilled we made that decision; it has been our go-to order since. Something unique about the combination of garlic and jalapenos makes me not want to order another pizza on the menu. If I find something I like at a restaurant, I don't need to try anything else. Perhaps this is close-minded thinking, but I don't... Full story
Following a 46-8 loss that broke a five-game win streak on October 6 at Manhattan, Three Forks High School Football Head Coach Connor Sullivan said the message he gave the team is one loss doesn't define who they are and what they've built. "They beat us in every aspect of the game tonight. In order to move forward, you have to accept it, learn from it, and take responsibility. That starts with me at the top. I have to do a better job of getting these kids ready to go in (big) games like that.... Full story
The Three Forks High School Volleyball team showed how good they can be in a road match last Thursday at Whitehall. The Wolves were spectacular from start to finish in front of a large homecoming crowd, picking up a 25-16, 25-19, 25-19 win over the streaking Trojans. Following the victory, Three Forks Head Coach Tiffany Lynch was thrilled with the team's play. "I am so proud. We just lost to them (Whitehall) two weeks ago, and we came back and beat a team that beat us. We just didn't beat them... Full story
The Three Forks High School Cross Country team battled against some of the best teams in the state at last Thursday's Capital City 7 on 7 competition in Helena. Wolves Head Coach Tara Forsberg was pleased with her team's performance at the meet, featuring seven varsity races and another for junior varsity. "It is such a fun race to watch, and the duos warming and running together is always a great way to have the team bond," Forsberg said. Teegan Gifford led the way at 20:28.43 in the girls' var... Full story
What started with a handful of local businesses trying to get people out and resuming normal activities after the COVID-19 pandemic, the Three Forks Ladies Night Fall Walk has blossomed into a popular annual event in Southwest Montana. The fourth annual Three Forks Ladies Night Fall Walk is scheduled for Thursday, October 5, from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. and will feature 22 Main Street Area businesses as well as “pop-up” businesses at various locations. One of the organizers, Pam Carey of Legacy Trading, said she joins the 21 other businesses in bei... Full story
In 1990, the Willow Creek Fire Department hosted a pancake breakfast to raise money for a local family who had lost their home in a fire. Now an annual event, the annual Pancake Breakfast has served as a way to unite community members and is an important fundraiser for the department. This year's Fireman's Breakfast is scheduled for Sunday, October 8, at the Fire Hall at 107 Main Street in Willow Creek. The cost is $5 a plate, and the breakfast will include pancakes, French toast, eggs, coffee,... Full story
At last week's Three Forks City Council meeting, community and land use planner Lee Nellis discussed possible future growth in the municipality. During a presentation about the city's ongoing Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and Impact Fee Project, Nellis told the governing body their recently adopted Growth Policy talks about the possibility of about 600 new dwellings in the municipality over the 20 years. Nellis said a question that needs to be talked about is if that is feasible, and the first... Full story
With Thanksgiving next month, the Headwaters Area Food Bank in Three Forks has released a “Wishlist” of items for holiday boxes distributed to residents. In her second Thanksgiving as Operations Manager, Emily Smith said she is always so touched by the community’s generosity. Smith hopes to have at least 60 hams/turkeys in 2023. This year’s list includes turkey/turkey breasts, hams, canned yams/sweet potatoes, stuffing mix, crispy fried onions, pie crust, Jell-O, canned pineapple, and turkey gravy. “The items on the list are of utmost im... Full story
A Bozeman television station recently had a story about recent accidents between Three Forks and Belgrade in which Gallatin County Sheriff Dan Springer discussed an uptick in cell phone use while driving. While this was very alarming to read, it certainly was not surprising. Whether it is a trip on Interstate 90 or driving through any community in the Gallatin Valley, it is hard not to spot someone using their cell phone while driving. And this needs to stop. There will always be accidents that will happen because of horrible conditions.... Full story
Three Forks High School Cross Country Head Coach Tara Forsberg had a huge smile when discussing her team's performance at last Friday's Headwaters Invite. According to Forsberg, each member of the high school varsity and junior varsity squads set personal records at the teams' home event at the Headwaters Golf Course. The banner day for the team included senior Bryon Fanning breaking his school record and finishing in third with a breakneck time of 16:38. Cass Violett continued his torrid start... Full story
The Three Forks High School Volleyball team will be looking to pick up their third conference win this week with a road matchup on October 5 at Whitehall and a home match on October 6 against Townsend. In action last week, the Wolves fell at home to Big Timber, 25-15, 25-17, 25-21. "I think we did a pretty good job of playing hard from start to finish against Big Timber. We improved each set and had some really awesome hustle plays. They never gave up, and I'm proud of them for that," said Head... Full story
Playing in front of the largest home crowd in recent memory, which included a thunderous student section on September 29 against Townsend, the Three Forks High School Football team wasted little time taking the lead when senior quarterback Shane Williams found the endzone on a 30-yard run with 10:04 left in the first quarter. It would be the first of four first-half rushing touchdowns for Williams, giving the Wolves (5-1, 2-0 Southern B) a 28-0 halftime lead on their way to a convincing 46-0... Full story
The Three Forks United Methodist Church Fall Rummage Sale is just around the corner, with the popular event scheduled for Thursday, October 5, to Saturday, October 7. Donations will be accepted at 124 2nd Avenue East in Three Forks on Saturday, September 30, from 9 a.m. to noon, Monday, October 2, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Tuesday, October 3, from 9 a.m. to noon or until space runs out. This year's sale will begin on Thursday, October 5, with a Moonlight Madness Sale from 2 p.m. to 7 p.m. The... Full story
Not only will area residents have the opportunity to attend a family-friendly event at this week’s Magpie Foundation Renaissance Faire at the Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks, but 100 percent of ticket sales will be donated and be used for specific projects aimed to help the living conditions of honorably discharged veterans. The first fundraiser for the foundation, the Renaissance Faire, is scheduled for Saturday, September 30, and Sunday, October 1, from 10 a.m. to sunset at t... Full story
Hollowtop Heating and Cooling is relocating from Four Corners to a newly built shop at 213 1st Avenue West in Three Forks. According to Operations Manager Leanna Bryant, Hollowtop Heating and Cooling owner Frank Bryant has been in the HVAC field for over 25 years. "In 2019, seeing the impact of trying to get timely service in our area, he created his own shop with the goal of providing local, affordable, and reliable service specifically to Three Forks and the surrounding area," said Leann. "Fra... Full story
As I sit here at my desk writing my weekly, it is raining cats and dogs, and for the first time in months, my heater kicked on. While I am not looking forward to using propane because filling the tank can devastate my budget, I look forward to the tradition of “Soup Sunday” at our home during the year’s colder months. It’s always quite a bit of fun to put together a soup on a cold Sunday between the plethora of NFL games we watch rooting on our favorite teams or hoping for a great day for our fantasy squad. Last week, Melissa and Shayla... Full story
The Three Forks High School Volleyball team will host their second consecutive home match on Saturday, September 30, against visiting Big Timber. Part of a packed Homecoming week of activities, Saturday’s action will begin with the Freshman team at 1 p.m. In their home opener on September 23 against Whitehall, the Wolves bounced back after losing the first set 25-20, winning the second set 25-17. The visiting Trojans would seal the match, winning the final two sets, 25-16, 25-18. It was a big n... Full story
In his monthly Rural Press Call, U.S. Senator Jon Tester discussed the Defending Hunters Education Act, which would force the Biden Administration to reverse course on the recent decision to prohibit the use of federal funds for hunter education and school archery classes. "Hunting is a big part of our Montana way of life, whether it's the rifle, shotgun, or bow. Montanans make memories and fill their freezers every fall hunting," said Tester. "Part of preserving that tradition as well... Full story
After falling behind 7-0 early in the fourth quarter of their September 22 conference home game against Jefferson High School (Boulder), the Three Forks High School football team would respond emphatically, not allowing another Panthers score and controlling the chains on offense en route to an impressive 22-7 victory. Moments after the victory in a game that featured a steady rain from kickoff to the final whistle, an emotional Head Coach Connor Sullivan praised the squad and the journey to... Full story
In a presentation last week to the Three Forks City Council, Gallatin County Commissioner Jennifer Boyer discussed the Gallatin Drought Deluge Adaptive Management Plan (DDAMP), which would identify community-based approaches for water resiliency. According to Boyer, the Gallatin Watershed Collaborative, which she said is a group of water interests across the county, has been discussing and developing an approach that can support communities and natural resources facing drought and times of... Full story
The HRDC is searching for a driver for their Galavan Senior Transportation services in Three Forks. According to HRDC Transportation Director Sunshine Ross, the longtime driver for the local service is retiring at the end of the month after six years as a paid employee and another two as a volunteer driver. The service is used by members of the Three Forks and Manhattan communities for various medical appointments, including dialysis. The service has also recently been used to transport area... Full story
The Big Sky Wind Drinkers are hosting the 46th annual John Colter Run on Saturday, September 23, at the Missouri Headwaters State Park near Three Forks. The 7.5-mile trail race scheduled at 9 a.m. will allow area residents to retrace John Colter's infamous escape from the Blackfoot Indians over 200 years ago. According to Darryl Baker of the Big Sky Wind Drinkers, the event has become one of the most enjoyable runs in the valley. "We always have much more than the run, and we have runners from a... Full story
While I was plenty excited my mom visited earlier this month; I was not as thrilled that I would have to make a stop at the Bozeman Yellowstone International Airport. The older I get, the list of things that drive me crazy seems more extended than a trip to the DMV. Near the top of the list is a visit to any airport. I wasn’t even flying the other day, but I knew that my blood would be boiling when I walked into the building. It turns out that I started to get irritated a few minutes before I arrived. I know nothing about engineering, but I don... Full story
