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Columbia Falls Historical Society steps into new era

Current exhibits are broken up into different subjects pertinent to the area’s history, like Glacier National Park, Bob Marshall Wilderness, building of the Hungry Horse Dam, rise and fall of the Anaconda Aluminum Co. and the early homesteader days, when the town was named Monaco.

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When Trails Trend: UM graduate tracks social media impact on Montana landscape

ITRR is the research arm for Montana’s thriving tourism and recreation industry

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Japanese business culture focus of new study abroad offering at MSU

From staying in dorms at Kumamoto Gakuen University and meeting local students, visiting the Atomic Bomb Museum in Nagasaki, and …

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F.H. Stoltze Land & Lumber Co. has 114 Years of stewardship and quality wood products

When F.H. Stoltze made his investment in the Halfmoon sawmill site just northwest of Columbia Falls in 1923, it marked …

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UM Study: One rural county’s economic recipe to thrive

A new University of Montana study suggests the answer in one Montana county lies in overlapping investments in education, civic …

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Not ancient history: Museums serve as economic engines for their communities

Local history museums and other cultural institutions are more than just a treat for inquisitive minds; they are economic anchors …

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Against the current: Charlo shrimp farmer rebuilds after winning three-year fight to be recognized as a farm

Born and raised in Charlo, Jim Vaughan has spent the past seven years operating Mission Valley Shrimp, Montana's only shrimp …

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Smelling success: Kalispell local sees fragrance business take-off

Born and raised in Kalispell, Bungay said Montana Fragrance Co. draws from the many iconic places around his home in …

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Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings related to busienss in the Flathead Valley

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Proposed tar sands pipeline in eastern Montana hits stumbling block

A pipeline proposed to run through eastern Montana hit a delay last week on the permitting path. The Montana Department …

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Taste of the North Fork: Restaurant serves up fresh food in remote community

There’s something about summer in the North Fork that captures the imagination — only reachable by a dusty road and …

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FAA certifies Boeing's new 737 Max 7 jetliner for flight after years of delays

The Federal Aviation Administration has approved the smallest model of Boeing's Max jetliners for commercial service. The FAA certified the …

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US companies are stepping up to cut reliance on China for critical minerals used in key weapons

Phoenix Tailings is among the few U.S. companies processing these minerals and received $500 million from the Pentagon to expand …

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Former veterinarian technician’s boarding business a true passion project

Sue Williams began her journey to open Cozy Care Kennels, a pet boarding business located south of Columbia Falls, not …

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Flathead Business Watercooler

Happenings related to business in the Flathead Valley

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Glacier Park International resumes full flight schedule after runway work wraps up

A four-week project to repave the runway at Glacier Park International Airport wrapped up Friday morning, allowing commercial airlines to …

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Cherry harvest is a family affair at Flathead Lake's orchards

Hidden in the dense foliage, Alma Ruelas was perched on a ladder, hip leaned against a rung, using both hands …

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New study finds short-term rentals contribute $755M to Montana economy

Most of the activity — 60% — is focused in Bozeman and Kalispell, near Yellowstone National Park and Glacier National …

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ABC Supply takes contractor-first approach to construction supply

But General Manager Craig Metzler said the business is more than the sum of raw materials. For him, being part …

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