Flathead Beacon: Kalispell, Montana Newspaper

The Amateurs are All Right

Montana’s tax collections are down. The Short-Term Investment Pool program is offering such weak returns that counties are pulling out their money. And the state’s pension system has lost nearly 21 percent of its value since last year and, at its current rate, will be more than $2 billion in the hole in 30 years. Yet there is little cause for alarm.

By Kellyn Brown

On Tap: Mixed Martial Arts and Bigfork Christmas Tree

Check out the action at the mixed martial events at the Majestic Valley Arena. Wander the Bigfork Art Walk and watch them light the town's Christmas tree.

By Molly Priddy

THE WINE SPY: Chateau d’Oupia Minervois Tradition 2007

The Minervois (min-er-vwa) Tradition is made from 100-plus-year-old Carignan vines, with smaller amounts of Syrah and Grenache.

By Beacon Staff

Cat-Griz: 109th Meeting Could Have Playoff Implications

The Montana Grizzlies will be working to preserve an unbeaten regular season while the Montana State Bobcats will be making a case for a playoff spot.

By Associated Press