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$8.4 Million Lakeside Cottage Brings East Coast Charm To Rustic Montana

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July 19, 2023

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.4 Million Lakeside Cottage Brings East Coast Charm To Rustic Montana

The custom home in Whitefish, Montana, was built in 2010 and sits on nearly 100 feet of lake … [+] frontage.

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Typically, luxury homes in Whitefish, Montana, are designed to fit into the spectacularly rugged landscape. Dominant styles are traditional mountain and glass-filled mountain modern, which rely on using natural materials with wood and stone accents.

But there are exceptions.

The contemporary lakefront home takes its cues from coastal Carolina cottages thousands of miles … [+] away.

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The contemporary lakefront home for sale at 2802 Rest Haven Drive is one example. It takes its cues from coastal Carolina cottages thousands of miles away. Wraparound porches facing Whitefish Lake, airy rooms spread over individual wings and sugar maple floors throughout create a light and genteel vibe.

“They’ve taken East Coast charm and put it into rustic Montana,” says listing agent Mike Anderson of National Parks Realty.

Rooms spread over individual wings and sugar maple floors throughout give the home a light and … [+] genteel vibe.

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The location of the house is its most outstanding feature. It comes with 99 feet of deep lake frontage — ideal for boating, fishing, kayaking or kicking back — and is 10 minutes from downtown Whitefish. Filled with several species of trout and whitefish, the lake is a mile wide and 7 miles long, covering 3,300 acres.

The open-plan main living room and dining room lead to the kitchen on the primary level.

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The custom house was built in 2010 and has three stories, all with lake-facing windows and views of the surrounding mountains. Vaulted ceilings, built-in shelves and bespoke accents, such as tiled fireplaces, create a comfortable setting inside. There’s even a secret passage that leads downstairs to a boat storage area.

Four bedrooms are located on upper levels in separate wings.

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Four bedrooms are located on upper levels in separate wings. The open-plan main living room and dining room lead to the kitchen on the primary level. There’s also a large family room, office, and a room below the house that could be used as a fifth bedroom. A screened-in outdoor area can be used for entertaining and al fresco dining. It’s a short walk down the back stairs to the dock and the water.

Balconies and walk-out patios on multiple levels extend the living space outward.

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Whitehorse is surrounded by protected lands, such as Kootenai and Flathead national forests, about a half hour’s drive from Glacier National Park, and close to the border of British Columbia, Canada. The small town has become a sought-after destination, particularly for people who crave an adventurous connection with the outdoors.

Whitehorse is about a half hour’s drive from Glacier National Park, and close to the border of … [+] British Columbia, Canada.

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Who might a potential buyer be? “The person looking to buy this is going to want a secondary home, a vacation home,” Anderson says.

The home is listed for $8.4 million. Mike Anderson is the listing agent.

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How North Dakota State and Montana State reached the FCS national championship game

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December 24, 2024

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How North Dakota State and Montana State reached the FCS national championship game

After a thrilling 2024 season, FCS football will crown a champion when North Dakota State and Montana State battle on a Monday night. As the Bison and Bobcats near the pinnacle of the sport, let’s take a look back at their journeys.

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North Dakota State

Regular season

North Dakota State finished the regular season 10-2, losing its first game to Colorado out of the FBS and its final game to South Dakota out of the MVFC. The season-ending loss prevented the Bison from winning the MVFC outright, but it didn’t matter as NDSU still got the No. 2 overall seed in the playoffs.

FCS playoffs

North Dakota State fought off an early scare from Abilene Christian in the second round to win by 20 points. In the quarterfinals, the Bison beat Mercer 31-7 in a game they controlled from start to finish.

Semifinal round

In the semifinals, North Dakota State defeated South Dakota State for the second time this year to advance to the championship game. Click or tap here for more on the thrilling finish.

Bison schedule

Opponent	Win/Loss	Score	Record	Ranking (AFCA)
at Colorado	L	31-26	0-1	No. 2
vs. Tennessee State	W	52-3	1-1	No. 2
at ETSU	W	38-5	2-1	No. 2
vs. Towson	W	41-24	3-1	No. 2
at No. 15 Illinois State	W	42-10	4-1	No. 2
vs. No. 6 North Dakota	W	41-17	5-1	No. 2
at Southern Illinois	W	24-3	6-1	No. 2
vs. No. 1 South Dakota State	W	13-9	7-1	No. 2
at Murray State	W	59-6	8-1	No. 1
vs. Northern Iowa	W	42-19	9-1	No. 1
vs. No. 14 Missouri State	W	59-21	10-1	No. 1
at No. 4 South Dakota	L	29-28	10-2	No. 1
vs. (15) Abilene Christian	W	51-31	11-2	No. 4
vs. (7) Mercer	W	31-7	12-2	No. 4
vs. (3) South Dakota State	W	28-21	13-2	No. 4

Key players this season

QB Cam Miller
RB CharMar Brown
RB TK Marshall
WR Bryce Lance
WR Braylon Henderson
TE Joe Stoffel
OL Mason Miller
OL Grey Zabel
DL Eli Mostaert
DL Kody Huisman
DL Loshiaka Roques
LB Logan Kopp
DB Darius Givance
K Griffin Crosa

North Dakota State has a reloaded roster under first-year head coach Tim Polasek. The Bison have the Jerry Rice Award winner CharMar Brown in the backfield along top-three Walter Payton Award finalist Cam Miller. The trenches are stout yet again with NFL prospect Grey Zabel on offense and All-American Eli Mostaert on defense.

Montana State

Regular season

Montana State finished the regular season 12-0 with the longest regular-season win streak in the FCS. Only two Bobcat games — an FBS win over New Mexico State and a Big Sky win over UC Davis — were within one possession.

FCS playoffs

Montana State’s dominance continued in the playoffs. The Bobcats didn’t play a close game in the first two rounds, averaging 50.5 points scored and a 32.5 margin of victory.

Semifinal round

In the semifinals, Montana State held off South Dakota to advance to the championship game. Tommy Mellott led the way offensively with 134 passing yards and a touchdown plus 125 rushing yards and two touchdowns. Click or tap here for more from the game.

Bobcat schedule

Opponent	Win/Loss	Score	Record	Ranking (AFCA)
at New Mexico	W	35-31	1-0	No. 4
at Utah Tech	W	31-7	2-0	No. 3
vs. Maine	W	41-24	3-0	No. 3
vs. Mercyhurst	W	52-13	4-0	No. 3
at Idaho State	W	37-17	5-0	No. 3
vs. Northern Colorado	W	55-17	6-0	No. 3
vs. No. 8 Idaho	W	38-7	7-0	No. 3
Portland State	W	44-14	8-0	No. 3
at Eastern Washington	W	42-28	9-0	No. 2
vs. Sacramento State	W	49-7	10-0	No. 2
at No. 4 UC Davis	W	30-28	11-0	No. 2
vs. No. 10 Montana	W	34-11	12-0	No. 2
vs. UT Martin	W	49-17	13-0	No. 1
vs. Idaho	W	52-19	14-0	No. 1
vs. South Dakota	W	31-17	15-0	No. 1

Key players this season

QB Tommy Mellott
RB Scottre Humphrey
RB Adam Jones
WR Taco Dowler
WR Ty McCullouch
TE Rohan Jones
OL Marcus Wehr
OL Conner Moore
OL Titan Fleischmann
OL Cole Sain
DL Brody Grebe
DL Paul Brott
LB McCade O’Reilly
LB Danny Uluilakepa
DB Andrew Powdrell
DB Rylan Ortt
P Brendan Hall

Montana State is an experienced group with a mix of young talent. Adam Jones was the runner-up for the Jerry Rice Award while senior Tommy Mellott is a top-three Walter Payton Award finalist. Brody Grebe leads the defense; he finished ninth in Buck Buchanan Award voting.

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Students deliver Christmas meals to veterans in Great Falls

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December 24, 2024

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Students deliver Christmas meals to veterans in Great Falls

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Students deliver Christmas meals to veterans in Great Falls

In the video above, Paul Sanchez reports on students from Central Catholic High School in Great Falls, who provided all of the fixings for Christmas meals for 50 military veterans.

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Average gas prices drop 4¢ per gallon in Montana

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16 hours ago

December 23, 2024

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Average gas prices drop 4¢ per gallon in Montana

Gas prices have dropped again across Montana just as drivers hit the roads for one of the year’s busiest travel times.

GasBuddy.com reports average gasoline prices in the state have fallen 4.2¢ per gallon in the last week and are averaging $2.79 per gallon as of Monday.

Gas prices are 20.2¢ per gallon lower than at this time a month ago and 22.7¢ per gallon lower than a year ago.

The national average price of gasoline has risen 3.1¢ per gallon over the last week to $3.01 per gallon, which is 2.6¢ lower than a month ago.

GassBuddy.com reports the cheapest gas in Montana was at $2.56 per gallon on Sunday while the most expensive was $3.06 per gallon.

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