Butte

Which is why, like a strange monolith in the Nevada desert, a sign appeared on the 300 block of East Park Street and is raising questions. Something pretty cool could be coming. But are they serious?

It is fitting that on Independence Day, the Butte, America Foundation is looking to embody Butte's independent spirit when choosing the Grand Marshal for this year's Independence Day Parade. And there are so many fitting individuals to choose from. Who do you know that fits the bill? Is there a special teacher or educator who had made a difference in your life? A local business leader who is making waves. Perhaps an individual who is involved in a charity or nonprofit wo is doing big thing for the community. Maybe a relligious leader. The list goes on and on. But this year, it's up to you.

One of the fastest and most colorful ways to experience Butte is through one of the Trolley Tours available through the Butte Chamber of Commerce at 1000 E. George Street, just east of Montana St. You will learn about all of the characters and scoundrels, the famous folk and the miners. You'll see where they lived and worked. You will learn all about Butte, what made it grow and how it became one of the great urban centers of the early 1900s. Plus, drivers are selected on their knowledge of Butte history and folklore, and they present it in a very entertaining manner.

It's not unusual for politicians to speak in extreme and divisive terms, especially in an election year. We're used to outrageous claims like Al Gore inventing the internet. We've heard Nixon claim that he is not a crook. Well, at least the older among us have. We're used to extreme analogy and comparisons that may seem a bit batty but earlier today when addressing the weekly Republican Senate Leadership press conference, Montana Senator Steve Daines claimed that President Joe Biden and Senate Democrats are using political stunts to hide what he called failing "the American people in every way from inflation to the border to national security." He then went on to compare their "stunts" to Evel Knievel.

Miners Union Day will be celebrated Saturday, June 15th at the World Museum of Mining which, in itself, is also a pretty big deal. Nowhere else will you find the history, relics and stories that is contained within her walls, but on the outside is the "Hell Roarin' Gulch" where you can walk the streets of a mining boomtown and see how life was. The museum also holds the actual Orphan Girl Mine which is the only mine in America where you can take an underground tour. These incredible exhibits will be on full display and a jubilant crowd is expected.

Experience a fun-filled event promoting bike safety, education, and free giveaways like helmets and pizza for the kids.

This edition will take you through Butte's number one recommended steakhouse while musing on freedom of choice.

This week, we go to a fantastic dive bar that reminds me of the good ol' days of bar social hours. Plus, we get a little philosophical.

How often do you hear people say, "There's nothing to do in Butte,"? They're wrong, and here is another reason why.

Unlock the economic potential of Butte through collaborative events! Dive into industry discussions and innovative strategies at '2024 Convergence' hosted by the Montana Chamber of Commerce.