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Butte-born Amanda Reid is an inspiration to anyone and everyone who experiences mental health issues, and wants to spread kindness as far as she can with her new book.

What school districts are the best in Montana?

Is dognapping happening in Butte? Another post had some great recommendations for dog owners to follow to prevent this from happening to their pets.

Yeah, this is going to be a big night. Of course, any time Monty Klistoff and NXT Gen Entertainment are behind the show, you know that things are going to get crazy. Klistoff, as you probably remember, is the man behind the bare-knuckle boxing events that have kicked off the last 2 summers at their "Brawls and Kickstart Days" at the Butte Depot, Klistoff's indoor productions might even be more impressive. The first Fight Kingdom event was impressive and exciting, the crowd was boisterous, and the lighting and sound practically made you feel as if you were on the Las Vegas Strip. Saturday's is expected to be even better.

Uptown Butte has been seeing an influx of new real estate listings, and this upcoming renovation aims to drive new consumers to the market.

Montana Tech athletes are making waves this year. Football, volleyball, basketball and track and field teams from the school on the hill are setting records and rasing the bar for those who strive to wear the Green and White. But it is not only at the NAIA level that Tech athletes are making waves as Tech's Judo Club recently got a big reason to brag.

If you're someone who's looking for affordable workshop or storefront utensils, fixtures, or tools, this limited time event is perfect for you. Anyone is welcome.

What does tourism mean to Butte? Well, just walk through the Uptown on any given Summer weekend and chances are pretty good that you're going to find some sort of festival or celebration going on and you'll definitely see a lot of out-of-state license plates. Head to a fishing access point or boat launch and chances are you'll be waiting your turn, as well. The winter brings a myriad of skiing and snowmobiling adventurers from across the globe to our neck of the woods and our area's natural splendor and inviting demeanor more often than not leads to repeat visitors. Tourism is a huge part of not only Butte's economy but of the entire state's as well, and it is with that in mind the Montana Chamber of Commerce is hosting their 2nd Annual Convergence Festival on May 21st and 22nd here in the Mining City.

This week's Butte Beat features a true Irish flare, with traditional meals and imported resources from Ireland herself. Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill and Irish Pub is now open in Uptown Butte.

The An Ri Ra Montana Irish Festival is coming up on a milestone this summer. The weekend of August 9th through the 11th will be the festival's 20th year in the Mining City and organizers are expecting the best festival to date. In February, organizers announced the headlining performers for this years festival at the Original Mineyard and attendees are in for a treat as The Elders, Altan, The Spain Brothers and the Trinity Academy of Irish Dance will be this year's headliners.