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The latest business news from Northwest Montana and beyond. In-depth coverage of local enterprises, economic trends, market updates, and entrepreneurial success stories.
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…
St. Regis Travel Center under new ownership
One of Western Montana’s most iconic roadside destinations is entering a new era.
Whitefish dude ranch acquires two outdoor adventure businesses
The owners of the Bar W Guest Ranch, Bill and Barbara Wetzel, recently purchased two local family-owned businesses, Whitefish Outfitters and Tours and Great No…
Rooted in art: Woodworker builds unique pieces to accentuate any room
Nathaniel Gray stands in his wood shop looking over a massive piece of redwood, spanning nearly 4 feet long. The wood is imperfect, full of burls, cracks from …
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Stocks waver on Wall Street after last week's rally
Stocks are wavering on Wall Street after a big jump last week on hopes for more interest rate cuts from the Federal Reserve. The S&P 500 was mostly unchanged i…
Dr Pepper will unwind its merger with Keurig from 7 years ago after buying Peet's for $18 billion
Keurig Dr Pepper says it will buy Peet's Coffee owner JDE Peet's in an $18 billion (15.7 billion euro) deal. When the acquisition is complete, the company plan…
New luxury hotel to open this fall in Whitefish
The construction site on Railway Street between Baker and Lupfer avenues is being transformed from a hole in the ground to the Larch House, an independently ow…
Base Vitality offers a holistic approach to health care
The daughter of a chiropractor and a massage therapist, Andrea Emde said she grew up with a holistic view of health, which inspired her to pursue a career help…
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US seeks shipbuilding expertise from South Korea and Japan to counter China
American lawmakers are using a trip to South Korea and Japan to explore how the United States can tap those allies' shipbuilding expertise and capacity to help…
Google to pay $36M fine for anticompetitive deals with Australia's largest telcos
Google has agreed to pay a $36 million fine for anticompetitive deals with Australia's two largest telcos. The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission s…
Studio offers opportunity for adults to step out on dance floor
Rio Dance Studio is a dance studio for adults, for anyone and everyone over 18 years old. It’s for first-time dancers and experienced dancers alike, where the …
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20 Under 40: Class of 2025
Welcome to this year’s 20 Under 40 community celebration -- our annual spotlight on the young professionals who are driving progress, inspiring change, and mak…
Small-batch vanilla products rooted in Montana
Originally from Tangerine, Florida, Wilson moved to the Flathead Valley in 2002. She started her blog, Pine and Palm Kitchen, in 2017 sharing recipes and food …