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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.
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Scooping across the valley: Farm to Table expands to Kalispell
Farm to Table features nine ice cream flavors, each made by Smith and Staggs in-house using locally sourced ingredients. The most important component, milk, co…
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Whitefish Farmers Market puts extra focus on local products
Farmers grow a wide range of produce despite the region’s short growing season. About 32 farmers bring an array of produce to the market each week.
Beloved destination: Flathead Lake Lodge marks 80th birthday
Flathead Lake Lodge in Bigfork has been a dream destination for those looking to get a taste of the old West since its inception in 1945. It’s why guests and e…
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Kalispell Elks members give back to community
The Kalispell Elks moved into its downtown location two years ago after decades in South Kalispell. Now not far off Main Street, members look forward to contin…
A taste of home: Los Pingüinos combines traditional Mexican cuisine with fine dining techniques
cristian Ochoa, originally from Yuma, Arizona, grew up learning the fundamentals of cooking from his grandmother, which quickly grew into a passion of his own.
New owners jazz up Polebridge's Northern Lights Saloon
From beef and bison burgers to locally sourced pulled pork, the menu features classic lunch favorites. A newer, more unique item on the menu is the Rainbow Bow…
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Keeping it clean: Family-owned business has been washing cars for three decades
Originally opened by Shelli and Mark Hilde and currently operated by their son, Austin Hilde, the shop still focuses on a brushless, touchless tunnel wash with…
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Impending duty hikes on Canada lumber could help local mills
Duties placed on Canadian lumber entering the U.S. could eventually help Northwest Montana markets, a local mill manager is saying -- but they are still a few …
Healthy Classroom grants awarded to 14 teachers
Logan Health recently announced the recipients of its spring 2025 Healthy Classrooms Grants, awarding 14 grants to educators across northwestern and central Mo…
Burning up: Fire and Dough features Neapolitan-style pizzas
Fire and Dough is one of the valley’s newest food trucks, serving Neapolitan-style pizza at various locations. The pizza is characterized by its simplicity, ba…