.png)
Bear With Us Podcast
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.
Bear With Us Podcast
Latest Episodes
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 about the infrastructure most of us rarely think about-until someth...
.png)
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 a look back at where the podcast began, some of our favorite conversation...
.png)
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 returning home to farm and revive a beloved small-town movie theater, Conr...
.png)
Investing in Students, Investing in Community: An Interview With Melanie Skoyen
🎙️ Bear With Us Podcast | MSU Northern, Morgan Hall & Building the FutureWelcome back to Bear With Us, the podcast from Bear Paw Development where we highlight the people, projects, and partnerships shaping North Central Montana.
.png)
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 Chinook and now growing into Havre, Tomi shares her journey from part-t...
.jpg)