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New barbershop opens in Superior

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Better Business Bureau: Fake experts equal real risk

A colleague of mine loves his cats. So, when he saw a social media post from a veterinarian warning that …

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MontanaSky plans to merge with Vero Fiber

The merger marks a new chapter for MontanaSky, which has been serving communities throughout Northwest Montana for more than 30 …

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St. Regis mill featured in series about forest management

Cameras rolled Tuesday, July 28, at the Big Sky Forest Products Post and Pole plant as a professional film crew …

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Community Resource Event connects business to potential employees

A new effort by the Montana Department of Labor & Industry is bringing workforce resources directly to Mineral County, giving …

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Young entrepreneur hooks success with worm venture

If you ask area anglers what’s more frustrating while out on the river, some might say backed-up boat ramps, low …

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St. Regis pop-up market spotlights local makers

While the Mineral County Fair is on many residents' minds, the weekly St. Regis Pop-Up Market on Mondays on the …

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Big Sky Forest Products expansion underway

Before sunrise Saturday, concrete trucks were already rolling out of Missoula, headed for Big Sky Forest Products in St. Regis …

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New Sanders County market offers fresh produce

Residents of Sanders County and the Plains area now have a new destination for fresh produce, dairy products, baked goods …

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New business brings hat bar experience to Mineral County

Haley Nelson started her business in November 2023 in Lake Havasu City, Arizona. Since moving to Montana, she has remained …

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Plains cabinet shop sees major growth

Just west of Plains off Burnham Lane sits a state-of-the-art cabinet shop called Hostetler Custom Cabinetry.

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Flathead cherry growers hope for some luck in 2026

All farmers count on a bad year every now and then. Two could be chalked up to bad luck. But …

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Couple pivots from antiques to eclectic yard art imports

Drivers pulling through the only traffic light in Mineral County may get caught doing a double take at a towering …

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Nationally recognized water rescue classes taught in Alberton

With decades of combined experience, the Whitewater Rescue Institute, located outside Alberton along the Clark Fork River, has built a …

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Knife manufacturer opens new facility in Missoula

What started as a one-man operation in a garage is now one of the fastest-growing manufacturing stories in western Montana.

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CityServiceValcon opens Superior location

CityServiceValcon has been a cornerstone of energy distribution in Montana for more than 90 years.

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St. Regis mill expanding operations, adding employees

Driving along Montana 135 just outside St. Regis, it’s hard to miss the towering stacks of bundled posts and poles, …

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Local designer handcrafts silver jewelry

You’re most likely to catch Mary Grace Donally in the saddle, or behind the lens, taking pictures of barrel racers …

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2026 Ag Mag

Discover how Montana’s agriculture community is preparing for the season in Ag Mag 2026. From aerial crop spraying to generational …

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Cabin getaway pops up on Clark Fork River

Motorists cruising along I-90 near mile marker 45 may have done a double take over the past months.

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