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W.J. Stephens

  • A map of central Missoula highlights the city’s “Slant Streets” neighborhood in red, bordered roughly by South Russell Street, South 5th Street West and Mount Avenue. A blue banner across the bottom reads, “What’s the real story behind Missoula’s Slant Streets?” alongside Montana Public Radio’s “The Big Why” logo.
    Montana News
    What's the real story behind Missoula's Slant Streets?
    Austin Amestoy, Nick Mott
    If you've spent much time in Missoula, you've probably gotten turned around in the "Slant Streets" at least once. If you've lived there long enough, you've probably heard sensational tales of strife and betrayal surrounding the origin of the Garden City’s most geographically confused neighborhood. We're here to set the record straight. It’s the saga of the Slant Streets, on The Big Why.