Some say that the whole state is like one giant Christmas town, but I think there are a few towns that have something a little extra that makes them feel special at Christmas.
The larger cities in Montana certainly have the qualities of typical "great" downtowns. You'll find a density of business, culture, and retail in Missoula, Bozeman, and Billings, but in Montana, I don't think that's what necessarily makes the "best" downtown.
KGVO News spoke to Phillipsburg, Montana mayor Daniel Reddish early Monday morning after receiving an automated alert that broke in on the KGVO radio signal just after 6:00 a.m.