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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 …
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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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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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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Kalispell Elks members give back to community
The Kalispell Elks moved into its downtown location two years ago after decades in South Kalispell. Now not far off Main Street, members look forward to contin…
A taste of home: Los Pingüinos combines traditional Mexican cuisine with fine dining techniques
cristian Ochoa, originally from Yuma, Arizona, grew up learning the fundamentals of cooking from his grandmother, which quickly grew into a passion of his own.
New owners jazz up Polebridge's Northern Lights Saloon
From beef and bison burgers to locally sourced pulled pork, the menu features classic lunch favorites. A newer, more unique item on the menu is the Rainbow Bow…
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Keeping it clean: Family-owned business has been washing cars for three decades
Originally opened by Shelli and Mark Hilde and currently operated by their son, Austin Hilde, the shop still focuses on a brushless, touchless tunnel wash with…
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Impending duty hikes on Canada lumber could help local mills
Duties placed on Canadian lumber entering the U.S. could eventually help Northwest Montana markets, a local mill manager is saying -- but they are still a few …