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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 a third bad year in a row might spell trouble for the cherry growers of the Flathead Valley.
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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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St. Regis Moxie Market reopens with new vision for future
Small Business Saturday served as the perfect occasion for the official relaunch and soft opening of the St. Regis Moxie …
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PHOTO Stroots honored with small business award
Brent Donnelly, Small Business Association district director, and Justin Everette, SBA regional administer, straddle Jerry Stroot owner of Superior Meats …
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Mobile pet clinic parks at St. Regis Senior Center
Starting in June, the St. Regis Senior Center will be hosting a mobile pet care clinic on the first Friday …
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Superior Meats owner honored by Small Business Association
Jerry Stroot, the owner of Superior Meats, has been named Montana’s Small Business Person of the Year by the U.S. …
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Monthly business journal Insights to launch in April
A new journal focusing on the economic and entrepreneurial trends that shape Northwest Montana's business communities will make its debut …
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Seidel family takes over Jackies Flowers
A local family has purchased Jackies Flowers, Gifts and Espresso in the old Superior School.
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St. Regis clinic joins Mineral Community Hospital
The Jack Lincoln Memorial Clinic in St. Regis is now operated by Mineral Community Hospital after the clinic's medical director …
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