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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…
Group looks to foster creativity through industrial arts opportunities
It’s a program that WorkshopMT, a newer nonprofit, puts on using a mobile classroom, fit with hand saws, hammers, nails and wood blocks.
Kalispell chamber gathering insights on child care challenges
Two separate surveys for the 2025 Flathead County Child Care Survey are now open — one for businesses and one for families.
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BASF Agricultural Solutions to introduce new canola seed
Field Day offers opportunity to learn about ag research
This event is a part of Montana State University’s 2025 agricultural field day series that will continue throughout the summer. Hosted by the College of Agriculture and Montana Agricultural Experiment Station, the …
Artificial intelligence provides exciting opportunities
Much like farming, education requires preparation, care, and adaptation. Agriculture has always been a blend of tradition and innovation, from planting schedul…
Senate GOP tax bill could crush wind and solar power, advocates say
A Republican plan heading to a vote in the Senate would quickly end incentives for clean energy and impose new taxes on some wind and solar projects, while boo…
European Central Bank head: Frequent shocks to economy make inflation more unpredictable
The head of the European Central Bank said inflation has become more unpredictable due to shocks like the COVID-19 pandemic and Russia's invasion of Ukraine — …
Scooping across the valley: Farm to Table expands to Kalispell
Farm to Table features nine ice cream flavors, each made by Smith and Staggs in-house using locally sourced ingredients. The most important component, milk, co…
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May home sales barely move as high mortgage rates, prices, weigh on housing market
Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes edged higher in May, as stubbornly high mortgage rates and rising prices made homebuying less affordable even as the in…
Trump wants oil producers to pump more crude amid jitters that Iran may close critical shipping lane
President Donald Trump is calling for the U.S. and other oil-producing economies to pump more oil as crude prices remain volatile following U.S. strikes on Ira…
Whitefish Farmers Market puts extra focus on local products
Farmers grow a wide range of produce despite the region’s short growing season. About 32 farmers bring an array of produce to the market each week.
Beloved destination: Flathead Lake Lodge marks 80th birthday
Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork has been a dream destination for those looking to get a taste of the old West since its inception in 1945. It’s why guests and e…
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