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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 …
Ceres Bakery celebrates 20 years of coffee, croissants and community
Every morning, the smell of baking sourdough permeates the cafe in downtown Kalispell. Racks of golden-brown pastries emerge from ovens as baristas stir up lat…
Nomad merges with security technology company
Nomad, which began in 2002 in the Flathead Valley, has merged with Kratos Defense & Security Solutions, Inc., which is headquartered in San Diego, California.
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Kalispell Downtown Association dissolves, operations fold into chamber of commerce
The organization behind the popular annual Holiday Stroll has folded into the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce.
Kalispell coffee shop puts new spin on classic drinks
TBDIn some ways, the brick-and-mortar location is a novel venture for mother-daughter duo Nicole and Samantha Waters, who started the Mad Can brand in May 2025…
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Donations help expand FVCC Trades Institute to meet workforce demand
Together, each of these donors provides funding for the first phase to expand the current facility, renovate existing spaces and support student scholarships t…
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Gianforte reminds Montanans to claim lower property tax rate by March 1
Gov. Greg Gianforte reminded Montana homeowners that they have until March 1 to apply for the 2026 “Homestead Reduced Rate” for property taxes on their primary…
Whitefish collectibles shop revives international 1990s pop culture game
Even greater of a feat, the game can be played both digitally and physically, giving people of all ages and backgrounds a chance to feel like a kid again, whet…
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Wachholz Innovation and Entrepreneurship Center hosts event on overcoming challenges in business
The evening’s topic is “Clear Your Mind of Can’t.”
Insights: Artificial Intelligence in the real world
Our February edition of Insights focuses on the implementation of artificial intelligence in the Flathead Valley.
Kalispell retail shop focuses on handcrafted goods
Handcrafted goods are on full display at a new retail shop in downtown Kalispell.
Montana’s tourists are getting older, richer and rarer
The number of people who visited Montana last year declined by 3.6% to 13.8 million compared to 2024.