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Join hosts Sara and Julea as they explore the people, places, and stories that make Montana’s Hi-Line unforgettable. Bear With Us is a podcast from Bear Paw Development that highlights the charm, culture, and community spirit across five counties and two tribal nations in North Central Montana.
From hometown heroes and local legends to quirky events and hidden gems, each episode offers a fresh perspective on life along the Hi-Line. Whether you’re a longtime local or just curious about this vast and beautiful region, you’re invited to laugh, learn, and discover what makes this place more than just a dot on the map.
And don’t worry—there are zero bears. Probably.
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Investing in Students, Investing in Community: An Interview With Melanie Skoyen
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Apr 01, 2026 |
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Rooted in Chinook, Growing in Havre & Blooming Where You're Planted: an Interview With Tomi Simenson
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Feb 12, 2026 |
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Montana, Motorcycles, and Making Laws: An Interview with Senator Russ Tempel
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Jan 28, 2026 |
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From Somewhere Else to City Hall: An Interview with Whitley Nelson
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Jan 14, 2026 |
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From One Mayor to the Next: An Interview with Doug Kaercher and Wade Bitz
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Jan 01, 2026 |
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Community, Connection & Cotton-Candy Skies – An Interview with Karina Densmore
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Planning, Persistence & the Power of TIF: An Interview with John Morgan
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Nov 30, 2025 |
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One Dollar, a Small Town, and a Whole Lot of Determination: An Interview with Kalyn Joyce of Spire Health
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Nov 05, 2025 |
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Food, Farms, and FADC: An Interview with Amy Revious
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Oct 22, 2025 |
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Ghosts, Legends & Skepticism: Telling Montana Spooky Stories to Stephanie Larson
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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Shorty, Searching for Funds & Stories Underground: An interview with Christy Owens
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Sep 24, 2025 |
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Raptor Claws, Real Community, and the Cretaceous Period an interview with Jeremiah Robinson
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Sep 10, 2025 |
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Scripts, Stages, and City Lights | An Interview with Jay Pyette
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Aug 27, 2025 |
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No guest, No Plan, No Problem! | An episode to get to know your hosts Sara and Julea
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Aug 13, 2025 |
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Leadership, Teamwork & Fixing Crowns an Interview with Joette Woods
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Jul 30, 2025 |
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Canning, Chuckwagon, & Cheese Fries An Interview with Kati Purkett
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Jul 16, 2025 |
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Pool Chunks, Sweet Friends & Brews an interview with Heather DePriest
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Jul 02, 2025 |
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Grit, Frats, and Kevin Costner: an interview with Paul Tuss
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Jul 02, 2025 |