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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 …
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Bigfork's Whistling Andy Distillery ferments its way to 15 years
Montana’s oldest distillery looks back on humble beginnings and more than a decade of serving high-quality, handcrafted spirits.
Ronan bakery specializes in gluten-free goodies
Carrot cake is the best seller at Karen Joslin’s gluten-free bakery on Ronan’s Main Street, and it looks luscious – moist, two layers of tender cake, and cream…
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Christmas tradition: Business continues helping customers capture the holiday spirit
Snowline Acres owners Tom and Kristin Davis are approaching a decade of helping people celebrate the most wonderful time of the year.
Montana State University site of new U.S. Patent and Trademark office
The MSU-based office will join Dallas and San Francisco as the largest hubs west of the Mississippi providing trademark and patent services to U.S. innovators.
New owners of Montana Trolley Co. want to keep tradition alive
From Christmas light tours to marriage proposals, Montana Trolley Co. plans to continue business as usual under new ownership this winter.
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Half a century of sparkle: Keenan’s Jewelry shines at 50 years
The year marks two significant accomplishments for the Burts. Not only is it the 50th anniversary of Keenan’s Jewelry as a business in the Flathead, but it’s a…
Tour of Asia restaurant headed to Polson
Missoula restaurant owners will bring a variety of Asian food to Polson soon and plan to open a dine-in option once they complete renovations on the former Tha…
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Whitefish Legacy Partners to convert former bike retreat into education center
The nonprofit that oversees the Whitefish Trail system has purchased the former Whitefish Bike Retreat property.
Kalispell company targets efficiency in creating government agency software
The company was recently awarded a contract by the state of Oklahoma to modernize its state licensing systems — it's the fourth state the company has worked wi…
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Logan Health primary care providers file to unionize
Nearly 60 primary care physicians, nurse practitioners and physician assistants working at Logan Health clinics in Northwest Montana have filed a petition with…