BUSINESS
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 documented how Montana timber is transformed into useful products with virtually nothing going to waste.
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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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Yak ranch takes root in St. Regis
Tibetan yaks are heavily built animals with bulky frames, sturdy legs, rounded cloven hooves, and extremely dense, long fur that …
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Liquor store adapts to taste trends, state rules
Operating a liquor business in Montana requires careful attention to state law, which tightly regulates how, where and what types …
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Local makers featured at Alberton craft show
Sallin Tippett, an Alberton High School student and co-owner of Fallin’s Candles & More, has been in business for three …
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