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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 …
Fine mountain dining returns to Kandahar Lodge on Big Mountain
Owners and siblings James Buchanan and Caitlin Buchanan hope to continue the 40-year legacy of fine mountain dining that the location represents.
Lego store builds on its product on Main Street
Big Sky Bricks is one of the latest stores to come to downtown Kalispell, sporting a range of Lego products including miscellaneous pieces, figurines, already-…
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Whitefish Outfitters to add one-stop adventure shop for visitors
For many visitors to Whitefish and the Glacier area, Whitefish Outfitters and Tours is one of the first places to call to book tours and rentals for outdoor ad…
Wood turner handcrafts unique pieces
The process to create each mug is tedious. After carving the shape and creating the handle, the mugs go through rounds of sanding and glossing, each finished w…
Bills targeting Montana’s child care challenges maintaining steam
A slate of proposals enhancing state assistance for families and child care workers are continuing to garner bipartisan support in the 2025 Legislature.
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Employers at job fair looking to fill open spots
Levels of urgency varied when it comes to hiring across industries with some employers expressing extreme hiring concerns and others finding themselves in a be…
Whitefish's Amazing Crêpes celebrates two decades serving customers
With an artful swirl of a specialized tool, skilled crêpe makers at Amazing Crepes create not only delicious food, but a bit of a show, as well.
Specialty running store sprints into Kalispell retail scene
Casey Jermyn is the owner of Bozeman Running Company as well, which he opened in 2010 in Bozeman
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Montana Tech names new chancellor
The Commissioner of Higher Education Clayton Christian and University of Montana President Seth Bodnar announce today that Dr. Karen Marrongelle has been selec…
Flathead Valley tutor service assists students in learning process
The tutoring center seeks to assist students and others in the accomplishment of intellectual tasks, whether that be homework help, concept tutoring, test prep…
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Annual job fair connects job seekers and businesses
Hosted by Job Service Kalispell (Montana Department of Labor and Industry), Flathead Valley Community College, the Daily Inter Lake, Discover Kalispell Chamber, and WorkForce Flathead, this event promises to be the…