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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.
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 …
Flathead cherry crop stunted by winter freeze
"There’s just a lot of hoops to jump through before we get to the harvest time with a good crop. And now we’re telling you, ‘We’re starting with a bad crop.’"
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Restaurant fuses world flavors into tacos
Maintaining its Cold War era theme since opening as a restaurant in April, Atomic Tacos can now put to use more power and square footage to develop and expand …
Superfood powder aims to provide whole food nutrition
The powder contains essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants from real, whole foods that are sourced from small-scale farms.
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Despite surging demand for long-term care, providers struggle to find workers
Despite growing demand for long-term care, the industry struggles with labor shortages, and experts worry about whether there will be enough workers in the fut…
Borrowers, especially the young, struggle with credit card debt in potentially bad sign for economy
Consumers are increasingly struggling to pay their credit card bills, raising concerns about severe delinquencies spiraling and sapping consumer spending.
Long-term mortgage rates ease for third straight week, dipping to just below 7%
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage dipped this week to just below 7% for the first time since mid April, a modest boost for home shoppers navigating a hous…
Nasdaq sets another record as Wall Street wins back earlier losses
U.S. stocks rose in a bounce back from Wall Street's worst day since April. The S&P 500 gained 0.7% to win back all its losses from earlier in the week.
Discover Kalispell outlines visitation stewardship approach
Twelve million visitors coming to Montana spent $5.45 billion in 2022-2023, according to data from the Institute for Tourism and Recreation Research at the University of Montana.
Wildflowers Salon blossoming in Bigfork
Hairdresser Holly Johannson left behind a 20-year clientele in Phoenix, Arizona when she and her daughter, Harper, moved to Creston last June.
Pilates studio focuses on helping clients tune in to their bodies
Over the years, Jennie Johnson has taught pilates, TRX, and barre, and has her degree in health and human performance with a specialization in health enhanceme…
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McDonald's plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices
McDonald's is planning to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to counter slowing sales and customers' frustration with high prices.
Small, well-built Chinese EV called the Seagull poses a big threat to the US auto industry
The car, launched last year by Chinese automaker BYD, sells for around $12,000 in China, but drives well and is put together with craftsmanship that rivals U.S…