Great rides, great times at the Great Northern Rodeo

The Great Northern Ram Open Rodeo has been a two-day event in recent years, but this year, the rodeo fit everything into one day. Yet, even though all the action was packed into one night, there was absolutely no dip in the excitement level.

With great purses and in some events, the chance to enter twice, the Great Northern Ram Open Rodeo attracted high-caliber cowboys and cowgirls from across Montana to take part in the annual rodeo inside the arena at the Great Northern Fairgrounds.

None of the bull riders were able to ride long enough to score points, although a few came close, but th...