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Whitefish chamber selects new executive director
Veteran chamber professional and businesswoman Katherine Archibald has been named the next executive director of t…
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Crab cakes one of most requested recipes
One of the most requested recipes from FVCC’s Culinary Institute of Montana is Chef Howard Karp’s crab cakes.
Fusion restaurant showcases flavors of Eastern Europe and Central Asia
With dishes like samosas, pilaf, pho, gyros, and dumplings, Chef Yussupov incorporates a wide range of flavor profiles into the menu, and since their grand ope…
Soap, candle shop opens in Columbia Falls
When Leanne Wagner took her family’s yearly beef purchase to the butcher to be processed, her husband told her to ask for every part of the cow. She wasn’t sur…
Legacy furniture meant to be passed down for generations
The custom, hand-made chairs, tables, rockers, and barstools have been referred to by clients as “legacy furniture,” pieces that are made to last and can be pa…
St. Regis tapped to take part in $1 billion hydrogen project
The U.S. Department of Energy last week announced that it would spend up to $1 billion developing the technology in Bipartisan Infrastructure Law funding of the three states.
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Explore Whitefish doubles funding to housing nonprofit
A nonprofit working on affordable and workforce housing issues in Whitefish is set to receive a substantial increase in funding from an optional fee collected …
Bigfork company creates custom signs it ships around the world
Owners Loyd and Laura Meissenburg have owned and operated the made-in-Montana company for 33 years and ship out tens of thousands signs annually.
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Herb and Omni offers five-star experience in Whitefish
The Whitefish building seated on the corner of Central Avenue and First Street took on a new look this summer and is now serving up what the owners hope will b…
Duo creates business focusing on products to eliminate pain
The Nyack Exchange refers to not only the Nyack Flats area of Glacier National Park but also to the idea of not giving up.
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Flathead Electric Cooperative begins electrical vehicle charging program
The EV Charging Assistant program helps residential electrical vehicle owners manage charging in ways that contribute to a resilient power grid, which supports everyone in our electric system.
Tractor Supply holds grand opening
A new Tractor Supply retail store officially opened in Evergreen on Thursday and will hold a grand opening through Sunday.