Bear With Us Podcast

It’s Not Just a Road, It’s Everything Underneath It; An Interview With Trevor Mork

What does it actually take to keep a city running? In this episode of Bear With Us, we sit down with Trevor Mork, Director of Public Works for the City of Havre, to talk

The Stories Behind the Projects, The People Behind the Stories, One Year of Bear With Us, an interview with Bear Paw Development

For one year, Bear With Us has been sharing the people, projects, and ideas making a difference across north central Montana. In this special anniversary episode, we take

Silver Screens & Small Town Dreams: An Interview With Conrad Wendland

In this episode of Bear With Us, we sit down with Conrad Wendland, owner of the historic Hi-line Theater in Rudyard, Montana. From working on film sets in Los Angeles to

Investing in Students, Investing in Community: An Interview With Melanie Skoyen

🎙️ Bear With Us Podcast | MSU Northern, Morgan Hall & Building the Future Welcome back to Bear With Us, the podcast from Bear Paw Development where we highlight the peop

Rooted in Chinook, Growing in Havre & Blooming Where You're Planted: an Interview With Tomi Simenson

In this episode of Bear With Us, we sit down with Tomi Simonson, owner of Shores Floral, to talk about what it really means to bloom where you’re planted 🌸 Rooted in Chi

Montana, Motorcycles, and Making Laws: An Interview with Senator Russ Tempel

In this episode of Bear With Us, we sit down with Montana State Senator Russ Tempel to talk about life in the legislature, advocating for rural communities, and the reali

From Somewhere Else to City Hall: An Interview with Whitley Nelson

In this episode of Bear With Us, we sit down with Whitley Nelson, the newly appointed town clerk for Fort Benton, to talk about her unexpected path into local government

From One Mayor to the Next: An Interview with Doug Kaercher and Wade Bitz

In this special episode of Bear With Us, we sit down with Havre’s outgoing mayor, Doug Kaercher, and incoming mayor, Wade Bitz, for a candid conversation during a pivotal

Community, Connection & Cotton-Candy Skies – An Interview with Karina Densmore

In this episode of Bear With Us, we dive into the heart of Havre’s new community brand and what it means to the people who call this place home. Joined by Karina Densmore

Planning, Persistence & the Power of TIF: An Interview with John Morgan

Welcome to this special interview with John Morgan - where we dive deep into how we can rethink downtown Havre, lift up small businesses, and breathe new life into our co

One Dollar, a Small Town, and a Whole Lot of Determination: An Interview with Kalyn Joyce of Spire Health

What can you do with one dollar and a big dream? In this episode of Bear With Us, we talk with Kalyn Joyce, leader of of Spire Health, about how she and her team are tran

Food, Farms, and FADC: An Interview with Amy Revious

In this episode of Bear With Us, we sit down with Amy Revious, Bear Paw Development’s new Food and Agriculture Development Center (FADC) Director! Amy shares her journey

Ghosts, Legends & Skepticism: Telling Montana Spooky Stories to Stephanie Larson

Welcome back to Bear With Us, the podcast from Bear Paw Development where we share the people, places — and this time, the paranormal happenings — that make North Central

Shorty, Searching for Funds & Stories Underground: An interview with Christy Owens

With Julea out sick, you get to step into Havre Beneath the Streets with Sara and Paul as they chat with Christy Owens, office manager and keeper of stories underground.

Raptor Claws, Real Community, and the Cretaceous Period an interview with Jeremiah Robinson

Raptor Claws, Real Community, and the Cretaceous Period 🦖✨ Join us as we sit down with Jeremiah Robinson, Director of Paleontology at the Great Plains Dinosaur Museum in

Scripts, Stages, and City Lights | An Interview with Jay Pyette

From growing up in Chinook on Montana’s Hi-Line to founding Montana Actors Theater, teaching high school theater, raising a family, and now preparing to take his original

No guest, No Plan, No Problem! | An episode to get to know your hosts Sara and Julea

In this special no-guest episode, Julea and Sara flip the script and put themselves in the hot seat! From bear-themed personality icebreakers to rapid-fire questions, the

Leadership, Teamwork & Fixing Crowns an Interview with Joette Woods

In this episode of Bear With Us, we sit down with Joette Woods—Liberty County Commissioner and current president of the Montana Association of Counties (MACo). From her e

Canning, Chuckwagon, & Cheese Fries An Interview with Kati Purkett

In this episode, Julea and Sara sit down with Kati Purkett from the Hill County MSU Extension Office to explore the powerhouse behind local youth development—4-H—and all

Pool Chunks, Sweet Friends & Brews an interview with Heather DePriest

In this episode of Bear With Us, we’re joined by Heather DePriest, Board President of Chinook’s Friends of the Pool and Park. Heather shares how her kids bringing home a