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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, mo…
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Flathead Valley tutor service assists students in learning process
The tutoring center seeks to assist students and others in the accomplishment of intellectual tasks, whether that be homework help, concept tutoring, test prep…
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Annual job fair connects job seekers and businesses
Hosted by Job Service Kalispell (Montana Department of Labor and Industry), Flathead Valley Community College, the Daily Inter Lake, Discover Kalispell Chamber, and WorkForce Flathead, this event promises to be the…
Montana State hosts national research symposium on artificial intelligence
The visiting historians, archivists and social science researchers who presented on the first day of the conference described the various ways that they use artificial intelligence tools in their work.
Relief in a desert: Finding child care in Northwest Montana
Most of Northwest Montana is considered a child care desert, a topic looked at in a January 2024 report from the Montana Department of Labor and Industry, Mont…
Child care provider watches over health care employees’ children
Kid Kare is a nonprofit, state-certified center that cares for children up to 6 years old of Logan Health employees. It has an infant facility with a capacity …
Homemade classics and twists at center of Columbia Falls cafe menu
The bakery, cafe and coffee roaster in Columbia Falls offers artisan hearth breads, savory and sweet baked goods, breakfast, lunch and a full espresso and tea …
Student-run microgreen business sprouts at Whitefish High School
For years, agriculture classes at Whitefish High School have been lauded by students who are on the verge of dropping out as well as students who are college-b…
Rooted in history, Kalispell boutique offers eclectic mix of new finds
The store features a range of items, gifts and clothes, from sweaters to plates to cards. Each item is carefully curated.
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Effort to bring increased passenger rail could get boost under new bill
House Bill 848 would create a “Big Sky Rail Account” within the state special revenue fund.
Montana farmers troubled by tariffs
A $1.2 billion piece of Montana’s economy is likely to face tougher markets as tariffs erode favorable trade terms in Canada and China.
Unique wellness treatments focus for Lakeside spa
Annie Dillard constantly looks for calming treatment options to add to the spa that are unique and contribute to a serene experience.
UM’s CyberMontana director recognized as barrier-breaking leader
Dianna Burke, who started her career as a chemist in the male-dominated Texas oil business, has been breaking barriers for decades as she advanced her career i…