Let’s stand for what’s right, Kalispell

Earlier this month, a visitor and her fiancé chose Northwest Montana for their highly anticipated summer vacation. Like many travelers, this trip was a dream for them — one they saved for, planned for and finally had the opportunity to make come true.

Unfortunately, while a trip to Montana was a dream come true for this couple, Kalispell didn’t end up being what they dreamt about due to an incident at a local big box store where they were met with a threating motion and unkind words that were the result of them being an interracial couple. 

This one incident bothered them so much that they packed up and went home, losing hundreds of non-refundable dollars in the process and leaving Kalispell not only with negative feelings, but with the genuine fear this wasn’t a safe place for them.