University of Montana Students Get Their Hands Dirty for a Cause

UM Student Group 1000 New Gardens is putting away their shovels for the season. Throughout spring and fall the group helps install sustainable food gardens in the Missoula Community. They installed 125 gardens in Missoula, and added 70 in Bozeman in the last three years. Reporter Annemiek Wilson and photographer Katie Radford found out how students are getting excited about going green. Click below to see video.

Milwaukee Trail Opening

Missoula is known for its bike friendly roads. Now the Milwaukee Trail extension connects Missoulians from East Missoula to the campus and downtown. The extension is more than just a new route. Those who came out to take part in the celebration hope that this extension may one day connect the west as well as show people biking is better on the environment. UM News reporter Dustin Klemann and photographer Bernie Riggs went to the event to find out more.

Campus Construction

The University of Montana Admissions markets its pristine landscape to entice prospective students. But as reporter Natalie Neumann and photographer Teal Kenny found out, tour guides say all the campus construction is taking away from students' first impressions.

International Education Week

The University of Montana hosted International Education Week from November 17 - 21. Students had the opportunity to learn about studying and working abroad. Outside of this event, UM International Programs offers three weekly, one-hour sessions throughout the year.

Heart Walk

This past week a variety of U-M groups walked for a cause.
Reporter Lindsay Alvestad and Photographer Amy McDonald caught up to see what they're donating their time to.

Maulers

Joe Frechette appears to be your average College of technology student. He's a part-time student with a very unique full time responsibility.
On weekends he suits up for the Missoula Maulers hockey team.
Reporter Greg McDonald and photographer Rob Norton were bring you the action

Seeley Deer Research

A resident deer herd near Seeley Lake faces a problematic future. Reporter Eddie Haver and Photographer
A. Owen Brown head to the Seeley area for the story. (Click Video to Play)

Milltown Dam Removal

The largest superfund site in the world is a busy place this week.
Reporter Katie Stukey and Photographer Byron Norris found both workers and residents staying active to make sure the Milltown restoration goes smoothly.
The removal project completion is expected in April of next year.

Want to know more about the Milltown Dam removal? visit the Environmental Protection Agency.

Compass Airlines

Northwest Airlines has made a change in its services to Minneapolis, resulting in fewer seats and higher ticket prices for Missoulians. UM News reporter Megan Taylor and photographer Jamie Leary took a detailed look at how these travel changes are affecting students and others. (Click video link below.)

Grape Harvest

This past weekend some Missoulians spent time outside getting a spoonful of some Missoula flavor. UM News reporter Jackie Bartz and photographer Cristin Rennick take a look at what it takes to send the grapes from the vine to the wine. (Click video link below.)



Click here for a link to the Ten Spoon Winery website: http://www.tenspoonwinery.com/