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Kalispell barbecue truck owner appears in Food Network show, middle school entrepreneur wins statewide pitch competition, Art Slam showcases student stories and retired firefighter preserves Kalispell department’s history
Watch and Listen to the News Now Podcast by the Daily Inter Lake. We cover Headlines weekly and keep you up to date on the best happenings in Northwest Montana with our Local Events episodes. Find all our podcasts and videos on the Daily Inter Lake You Tube channel. | May 30, 2026 9:00 AM
Join Daily Inter Lake reporter Taylor Inman as she goes over some recent feature stories from Northwest Montana—which cover people and community news in the region.
406-BBQ owner Stephen Kina talks about competing on a new Food Network competition called “Chopped Castaways.”
A middle schooler entrepreneur shares what won him a statewide pitch competition.
Students in Lake County showcase art and stories in their annual Art Slam.
And a retired firefighter from Kalispell is dedicated to preserving the department’ history.
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Keeper of the flame: Retired firefighter preserves Kalispell department’s history
Kalispell Middle School entrepreneur wins statewide pitch competition
Art Slam showcases student stories and personalities
Kalispell barbecue truck owner appears in new Food Network competition
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