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Pursuit buys Eddie's Cafe in Apgar Village
Located in Apgar Village, which is a small village inside the park at the foot of Lake McDonald, the property feat…
US applications for jobless benefits inch up but layoffs remain historically low
Applications for unemployment benefits ticked up by 2,000 to 207,000 for the week ending Sept. 30, the Labor Department reported Thursday.
Tractor Supply holds grand opening
A new Tractor Supply retail store officially opened in Evergreen on Thursday and will hold a grand opening through Sunday.
Flathead residents take part in timber industry training program
Flathead Valley residents Shauna Dunn, Shelby George, Brian Hogue, and Cameron Wohlschlegel recently completed three days of local training as part of REAL Mon…
Whitefish's Stack Financial ranked among top firms
Stack Financial Management of Whitefish was ranked no. 72 in the 2023 CNBC Financial Advisor 100.
Paintball business takes aim at entertainment
In the future, Montana Action Paintball hopes to find an indoor space for foam-based weaponry battles or paintball using rubber paintballs.
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Louisiana citrus farmers are seeing a mass influx of salt water that could threaten seedlings
The latest hurdle comes from a slow-moving threat — a mass influx of salt water from the Gulf of Mexico that is creeping up the drought-stricken Mississippi Ri…
Higher gas prices lift Fed's preferred inflation gauge but underlying price pressures remain mild
Friday's report from the Commerce Department showed that prices rose 0.4% from July to August, up from just 0.2% the previous month. A 10% monthly spike in pri…
The Supreme Court will decide if state laws limiting social media platforms violate the Constitution
The justices will review laws enacted by Republican-dominated legislatures and signed by Republican governors in Florida and Texas. While the details vary, both laws aim to prevent the social media companies from c…
As employers face labor shortages, Biden administration rolls out playbook for training workers
The Biden administration on Friday is expected to release a playbook on best practices for training workers as the low 3.8% unemployment rate and years of unde…
Steak takes advantage of fall produce
Our glorious Montana summer is fading into the rich flavors of fall. This recipe is the perfect way to utilize your last few heirloom tomatoes for a tasty dinn…
Oil prices have risen. That's making gas more expensive for US drivers and helping Russia's war
The increase also complicates the global fight against inflation and feeds Russia's war chest. That poses problems for politicians as well as the people having…
As writers reach tentative deal and actors look ahead, here are the Hollywood Strikes' key players
The two sides had been divided on issues of pay, the size of writing staffs on shows and the use of artificial intelligence in how scripts are created.
Amazon is investing up to $4 billion in AI startup Anthropic in growing tech battle
The investment underscores how Big Tech companies are pouring money into AI as they race to capitalize on the opportunities that the latest generation of the t…
Whitefish eatery focuses on health-conscious food
From smoothies and acai bowls to sandwiches and burritos, Huck’s Place offers a wide array of health-conscious food centered around boosting wellness.