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From unfilled gas tanks to fewer frills, retailers see US consumers rethink their spending
The behavior changes observed so far are subtle, such as altered routines for buying gasoline and fewer visits to …
Verdict in Oregon wildfires case highlights risks utilities face amid climate change
Utilities, especially in the U.S. West, are increasingly finding themselves in a financial bind that's partly of their own making, experts say.
Intel to build $33-billion chip plant in Germany
Intel acquired the land for two semiconductor facilities in Magdeburg in November. It says the first one is expected to start production in four or five years.
New State Farm agency opens in Bigfork
Located along Montana 82 just north of Bigfork (right next to Grizzly Lanes bowling alley), the new agency opened May 1 and offers a variety of services for Bi…
Dogs dash to finish line as ability testing course comes to Flathead Valley
Fast CAT, which stands for Coursing Ability Test, is the fastest growing dog sport in America, according to the event’s operator, Merry Jo Smith.
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Realtor association names top award winners
The Northwest Montana Association of Realtors on Wednesday handed out its annual awards.
Wisconsin bill to regulate wedding barns and overhaul state liquor laws wins bipartisan support
An Assembly committee voted 12-2 to pass the measure just two days after a public hearing at which owners of wedding barns across the state said the proposed c…
Blackstar brings together diverse food and beer menu
Now as Blackstar brew pub prepares to celebrate its one-year anniversary, general manager Daniel Nally and head chef Michael Priore say the menu has a variety …
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Mackenzie River Pizza celebrates three decades of Montana-inspired food
The restaurant first opened in downtown Bozeman in 1993 with a menu of pizzas, salads and sandwiches.
Stockman Bank opens branch in Whitefish
The new facility on U.S. 93 is equipped with a drive-up, ATM and night depository.
Lawmakers propose to weaken Obama rule requiring airlines to advertise full airfare price
Congress will consider rolling back an Obama-era rule that requires airlines to show the total cost of a ticket when advertising fares.
Ford to bring Mustang back to Le Mans under company rebranding
The Friday unveil of the new Mustang Dark Horse-based race car follows Ford's announcement in February that it will return to Formula One in 2026 in partnershi…
Europe's economy shrank. For households that are hurting, it's just numbers
Economic output in the 20 countries that use the euro currency dropped 0.1% in both the final three months of 2022 and first three months of this year from the…