by Miranda Wilson | Sep 2, 2026 | What to Know Wednesday
Why the geography of everyday life matters more than we think. There is a particular luxury in living somewhere that does not require a map for ordinary life. In Billings, you can start the morning downtown, cross town for an errand, find yourself looking up at the...
by Miranda Wilson | Aug 26, 2026 | What to Know Wednesday
There are certain weekends when Billings feels a little different. You hear it before you see it. The unmistakable roar overhead. A few heads turn toward the sky. Then a few more. Before long, half the city seems to be looking up. The Yellowstone International Air...
by Miranda Wilson | Aug 19, 2026 | What to Know Wednesday
Cities are very good at replacing things.A building becomes inconvenient. Its original purpose disappears. Repairs cost more than anyone expected. Eventually, somebody asks the obvious question: Wouldn’t it be easier to tear it down and start over?Often, the answer is...
by Miranda Wilson | Aug 12, 2026 | What to Know Wednesday
For the better part of a decade, America appeared to reach a remarkably unanimous decision about kitchens: they should be white.White cabinets. White quartz. White subway tile. A stainless-steel appliance for contrast, perhaps a bowl of lemons on the island to prove...
by Miranda Wilson | Aug 5, 2026 | What to Know Wednesday
Spend five minutes scrolling social media and it’s easy to believe that beautiful homes are built one purchase at a time. The perfect light fixture. The designer sofa. The marble countertops. The handmade tile. We’re constantly shown the finished product, as though a...