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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 …
Montana reps who once fought REAL ID mum as TSA plans enforcement
For years, the elected officials representing Montana in Washington, D.C., resisted the implementation of federally mandated REAL ID requirements, articulating…
Veteran-owned mobile boat repair service anchors down in the Flathead Valley
The Kramers launched Flathead Mobile Marine to use their skills — they have decades of experience performing routine maintenance checks on a variety of boats a…
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Dr. Clint Seger named Billings Clinic – Logan Health CEO
Dr. Clint Seger will become CEO of Billings Clinic – Logan Health next year, hospital officials said Monday, while Kevin Abel will return as president of Logan…
TCG Collective brings Pokemon passion to Evergreen
Nikki Blake remembers the Pikachu toy she had as a child. Day after day, she pressed Pikachu's hand to hear him say “Pika, Pika, Pika!”
From Milan to Montana: Bledy Doda serves Italian cuisine in the valley
Opening Bella Italia Ristorante was a way to bring a piece of Italy to Northwest Montana, owner Bledy Doda said. The name itself means Beautiful Italy in Itali…
Spirits, smashburgers and a vision: Distillery enters new era
Whitefish Handcrafted Spirits entered a new chapter this year, with real estate broker and new owner Justin Meccia at its helm.
Living large in small spaces, this entrepreneur tackles Flathead's housing crisis one tiny home at a time
The day Rochelle Miller lost her husband, her world felt empty.
Wyshtech Airsoft: How a childhood war game fired up an airsoft dream
A group of teenage boys darted through a field on the outskirts of Kalispell, shooting at each other with airsoft guns, when the cops showed up.
Redefining design, Fdes and The Making Place encourage ethical creativity
On any given day, Justin Barry is usually sporting a fully upcycled outfit.
Restoration business promises a clean start for damaged buildings
Glenna and Andy Maras have spent the past decade cleaning up other people’s messes — literally.
Lady Luck Barbers brings old-school charm to Evergreen
The inspiration behind the old-timey atmosphere of Lady Luck Barbers in Evergreen was inspired by a casino and an old sign from a thrift store.
Kalispell consultant launches business master class to empower leaders
The 12-part workshop series, in partnership with Montana West Economic Development — a nonprofit working throughout Northwest Montana to promote economic diver…
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'A new chapter' for Silverwood Theme Park
ATHOL — Silverwood Theme Park will be acquired by Georgia-based Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation, the park announced in a press release Wednesday.