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Foster Flower Wholesale Nursery one of handful using biological controls
The greenhouses at Foster Flowers Wholesale Nursery in Whitefish look like most other greenhouses. The floors are …
2025 Parade of Homes
The 2025 Parade of Homes is Saturday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. and Sunday, Sept. 14 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
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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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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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 …
Hit, kick, learn: Martial arts studio works with a range of students in Kalispell
The school, Kalispell ATA Martial Arts, opened in March 2024. It’s not just about physical performance, but also mental strength: dedication, commitment, respe…
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Flower shop blooms into Kalispell location
Forage and Floral has brought color to the Flathead Valley since opening in October 2020. Five years later, the flower shop expanded to downtown Kalispell and …