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US home sales flat in April as lackluster spring homebuying season lurches forward
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes were essentially flat in April, another lackluster showing for the housing…
Chamber’s administrative assistant excited to serve Evergreen
The aftermath of the holiday celebration wasn’t pleasant, but what came next was a great example of how the Evergreen Chamber of Commerce works in cooperation …
New owners take over at Evergreen Liquor Store
The store’s new owners, Michelle and Scott Moore, are gently easing their way into the company’s culture by learning from the veteran staff.
Columbia Falls man’s passion for gelato spawns a new small business
In a world that sometimes seems upside down and sideways, David Restivo just wants to make people happy, at least for a little while.
Doctor’s personal experience inspires different kind of clinic
At the beginning of 2021, as Dr. Daniel Gragert was considering several job offers with intense hours and high pay in traditional medicine, he received devasta…
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Governor, MDLI chief economist paint rosy economic picture for Montana
Montana’s economic future looks bright, according to Barb Wagner, chief economist with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry.
Stocks rally, close out best month since Nov. 2020
Stocks rally, close out best month since Nov. 2020
Deal should make it easier to buy electric vehicles
The measure agreed to by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and holdout Sen. Joe Manchin of West Virginia would give EV buyers a $7,500 tax credit starting next year, through the end of 2032. There’s also a new $…
Unprecedented profit for major oil drillers as prices soared
On Friday, Exxon Mobil booked an unprecedented $17.85 billion profit for the second quarter and Chevron made a record $11.62 billion. The sky-high profits come…
Bigfork's 'bridge to nowhere' coming down
Bigfork’s ‘bridge to nowhere’ is slated to come down this winter after years of legal battles.
Local marijuana tax hearing draws few comments
Fewer than a dozen people showed up for a hearing Wednesday morning as Flathead County commissioners took input on a potential local tax on marijuana sales.
How canine heart disease was tied to grain-free dog food
In 2018, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, acting on input from a group of veterinary researchers, began investigating whether the increasing popularity o…
EU struggles with how to cut off reliance on Russian gas
uropean Union nations are struggling to find common ground on how to wean the bloc off its reliance on Russian natural gas. They seek to appease wary consumers…
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