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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 …
Family-run hardware business celebrates 75 years in Whitefish
Nelson’s Ace Hardware and the town of Whitefish have been growing hand in hand for the past 75 years. Nelson’s offers steadfast support to the community, open …
New art gallery opens in downtown Columbia Falls
The Lucia de Brito Franco Art Gallery is a brand new Columbia Falls feature, located at 638 Nucleus Avenue, Suite 103. It contains not only de Brito Franco’s w…
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Chef Howard’s legendary holiday prime rib
The combination of fresh herbs and salt transforms this dish into a truly memorable centerpiece to any holiday feast.
Raising the par: Golf simulator bar swings toward being hang-out spot
Golf enthusiasts, along with those who have never picked up a club, have a new place in Kalispell to take a few shots on virtual greens.
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New agreement aims to add renewable power to Montana’s grid
Local officials say the Green Power Program, also referred to as a green tariff, is key to getting Bozeman and Missoula to their 100% clean electricity goals and will help decarbonize the electrical grid. Questions…
Republican AGs sue Biden administration over vehicle emissions rule
Montana Attorney General Austin Knudsen and 20 other Republican state attorneys general sued the Biden administration Thursday in an attempt to block a recentl…
Montana's labor force hits all-time high
Job growth in Montana continues to thrive as the state’s total workforce reached a new all-time high last month.
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Bigfork company begins selling products on global level
Though the Bigfork company has shipped to individuals internationally before, this will be the first time that they distribute wholesale.
Pickled vegetables refreshing
This recipe of pickled vegetables is perfect to help cut through all the sugar and butter that is consumed over Thanksgiving through to the New Year.
Restored classic truck feature of Split Rock’s move into event service
The Chevy first caught Foster’s eye when he was 13 years old while moving irrigation for a local farm. Despite its dilapidated state, Foster bought it from the…
Whitefish bookstore relies on experience to keep well-stocked shelves
Owner Cheryl Watkins has been selling books since 1996 when she acquired the store from Mary Pat Love, who ran the same shop beginning in the early 1970s.
Logan Health hospitals recognized with leadership awards
The Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performances (75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in quality, outcomes and/or patient perspective. Logan Health had hospitals represented in each cat…