I'm a Wisconsin homegrown cheesehead who cheers too loudly for the Packers and grew up loving chilly mornings in a deer stand up nort' or a hot summer's day on the lake. Since I was little I knew I wanted to be a writer, so after graduating from the University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire's journalism program, I wrote for small but mighty newspapers in western Wisconsin and eastern Minnesota. I savored the interviews with rural folks who had rich stories waiting to be told. I finally followed my dream of living in Montana in January 2021 and now I get to work alongside media gurus who love storytelling as much as I do. I spend my weekends hiking or camping in the mountains and looking for a sweet spot to nap.
Rachel Helgeson
A Letter From the Girl Who Was ‘In Danger’ Car Camping in Big Sky
TO: Paul from The Breakfast Flakes
FROM: The girl you are wanting to protect
This is What It’s Like Living on Billings’ Christmas Wreath Lane
Seeing humans come together for something as simple as hanging similar wreaths that have lasted decades was awe-inspiring.
Helping Carbon County: Fundraiser for Flood Victims Saturday (7/2)
Our neighbors deserve all the help they can get, and while multiple relief efforts are still underway, Carbon County Republican Central Committee is fundraising for even more relief for the victims.
To The People Stuck In Suicide Lane Snowbanks
If I see one of you in the Suicide Lane Snowbank Situation, I might stop to help. But not until after I've had my giggle.
Billings, Ever Tried Hot Yoga? I Think it’s Hell on Earth
I paid 18 bucks to do yoga poses in what felt like hell on earth at Good Vibes Yoga in Billings.
Two Arrested After Billings Frontage Road Shooting
One man was injured and all parties involved have a known association with one another, Billings Police Department said.
Adult Attempted to ‘Grab’ Kid, Billings School District Notifies Parents
Parents were notified by schools today of an adult reportedly attempting to take a student near Orchard Elementary yesterday, Dec. 21.
WATCH: Tearful Billings School Secretary Surprised With Free Vehicle
After years of fostering and adopting children with her husband and eventually losing her husband to cancer, Janet Smith, Billings Christian School secretary, deserved a life-changing gift for the holidays.
While at work this morning, she received a free vehicle by surprise with the support of coworkers, friends, and those at Hardin Chevrolet.
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Blue Angels Event Planners ‘Honoring Past, Forging the Future’ in Billings
Three men who are helping bring the Blue Angels to the August 2023 event in Billings harness both in their thoughtful planning. It's the first time the Blue Angels have visited the area since 2000.
Billings Teacher Honored by Montana Sen. Daines in Congressional Record
Local Will James Middle School teacher has been honored by Sen. Steve Daines for his loyal support of our nation's troops.
Illegal for Single Women to Fish Alone in Montana? Don’t Take the Clickbait
There were a couple of hoaky sites that had listed such a law as "silly" but there were a few mainstream media sites that had posted it as well