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Blue Cow Car Wash expands herd into Evergreen
With this new innovation, the Blue Calf is able to accommodate dually pickup trucks and vehicles up to 8 feet tall.
Professor helps farmers adapt to changes in growing season
Researcher Kevin Hyde says the climate is changing, and taking with it all the old truths Montana farmers held about what crops grow best and when.
Canvas Kombucha opens taproom in Whitefish
After years of renting commercial kitchens from other businesses, Canvas Kombucha finally has its own space to brew and has even built a taproom where people c…
McDonald's franchisee sells restaurants, plans distillery
It may be hard to discern for the average customer, but all five McDonald’s franchises in the Flathead Valley recently changed owners.
Twitter inspires Kalispell woman to try new business model
One local businesswoman is aiming to bring a business trend that started in Los Angeles, and has since erupted in metropolitan areas the world over, into the F…
Transplanted farmers have 'slow and steady' growth plan
Land prices along Montana 82 south of Kalispell are less expensive than many other places in the Flathead Valley. That’s one reason Ted and Julia Wycall picked…
Business watercooler
The next Thinking Thursday session presented by the Kalispell Chamber of Commerce will focus on “how social media is a blue-collar business BFF.”
Harbor Freight opens in North Kalispell
Aisles of discount tools are now available for perusing with the recent opening of Harbor Freight Tools in the Spring Prairie commercial complex in North Kalis…
Bonus weekend at Blacktail; maybe more
Blacktail Mountain Ski Area is keeping the slopes open at least one extra weekend.
Newsmakers
Glacier Bancorp Inc., a bank holding company headquartered in Kalispell, was awarded the 2017 Montana Lending Institution of the Year Award By the Montana & Id…
Mountain Meadow Herbs expanding, building new cafe
It all started with a new mother and her concern that traditional medicine wasn’t giving her and her baby everything they needed to thrive. She started a busin…
CrossFit Bigfork opens up shop
Growing up, Isaac Lee was never much of a weights guy.
SunRift Beer Company opening in April
The newest craft brewery in the Flathead is nearly ready to open its doors.
New Volkswagen dealership opens in Evergreen
The owner of three of the Flathead Valley’s biggest car dealerships opened a new facility in Evergreen last week as the concluding move in major reorganization…
Nominations open for '20 Under 40'
Look around you, folks. You’ll notice a rising star among your coworkers, community members, peers and friends. Young professionals are making a difference here in the Flathead and it’s time to once again recognize…
Newsmakers
Rodney Olson was named the 2018 Manager of the Year by the Montana Rural Water Association at its annual conference in February. Olson manages the Lakeside County Water and Sewer District. Olson was recognized as “…