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Explore Northwest Montana’s vibrant business scene. From Libby to Polson, we cover local entrepreneurs, economic trends, and community growth.
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.
Restored classic truck feature of Split Rock’s move into event service
The Chevy first caught Foster’s eye when he was 13 years old while moving irrigation for a local farm. Despite its dilapidated state, Foster bought it from the…
Whitefish bookstore relies on experience to keep well-stocked shelves
Owner Cheryl Watkins has been selling books since 1996 when she acquired the store from Mary Pat Love, who ran the same shop beginning in the early 1970s.
Logan Health hospitals recognized with leadership awards
The Performance Leadership Awards honor top quartile performances (75th percentile or above) among rural hospitals in quality, outcomes and/or patient perspective. Logan Health had hospitals represented in each cat…
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Alaska Air to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal
Alaska Airlines agreed to buy Hawaiian Airlines in a $1.9 billion deal announced Sunday, potentially putting it on track for a clash with a Biden administratio…
Leatherworker tools custom goods with precision
Following her initial training, she started her leather working company, Elisa Wilson Leather Goods, in hopes of helping people in the horse community find a s…
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Montana's first-in-the-nation ban on TikTok blocked by judge who says it's unconstitutional
Montana's first-in-the-nation law banning the video-sharing app TikTok in the state was blocked Thursday, one month before it was set to take effect, by a fede…
Montana miner backs off expansion plans, lays off 100 due to lower palladium prices
The owner of two precious metals mines in south-central Montana is stopping work on an expansion project and laying off about 100 workers because the price of …
Authentic Mexican market opens in Kalispell
Besides Bozeman and Billings, Kalispell is now one of the few cities in Montana to offer authentic Mexican products
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U.S., Montana job markets stays strong despite inflation
The number of Americans applying for unemployment benefits fell sharply last week, a sign that U.S. job market remains resilient despite higher interest rates.
New restaurant in Whitefish offers Mediterranean fare
The atmosphere of the restaurant is open and natural-feeling with soft yellow walls and butcher block-type tabletops.