Pandemic job actions offer hope for renewed labor movement

Jordan Flowers never thought he would become a labor leader. Then the coronavirus forced him to risk his life every time he clocked in.

A day of waffling leaves major stock indexes slightly lower

Stocks are ending lower on Wall Street after an early gain evaporated. The losses were led by companies that have been investor favorites including Microsoft, Apple and Amazon. The S&P 500 fell 0.5% Tuesday and the Nasdaq, which is dominated by tech companies, fell 1.4%. Small-company stocks, which took a beating in the sell-off that swept markets the last several weeks, ended higher. Other winning stocks included shopping mall owners, travel companies and other businesses that stand to benefit from economies reopening. The price of oil swung wildly again as concerns remain about crashing demand and a lack of storage space.

Cheaper gas and food provide some relief from US inflation

WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. consumer inflation eased in March, with less expensive gas and food providing some relief to households that have struggled under the weight of surging prices. Yet prices are still rising fast enough to keep the Federal Reserve on track to raise interest rates at least once more, beginning in May.

Young adults find ways not to move away

Assistant to the owner of a luxury guest ranch. Co-manager of a small town deli. Nail technician.

Job market for new grads: Much hiring but much competition

After a painful year of joblessness, the future has finally brightened for Alycia St. Germain, a 22-year-old college senior at the University of Minnesota.

Finance expert touts private investment for public good

Strategic investor Molly McCabe believes private funds and the profit motive can be powerful forces for solving difficult problems.

Planners to study West Second Street

The City of Whitefish has decided to go ahead with a planning study of the West Second Street / U.S. 93 West corridor. City planners contend the area is a high priority for a land use and future development plan with major transportation improvements scheduled along the stretch of highway, including a new bike path, sidewalk and center turn lane.

Political practices, bed tax and de-icer bills

Transmittal break allowed me to recover from a terrible head cold and cleared the way for the last half of working for you during the legislative session. Experience teaches us that the 50-0 votes from the first half will soon be over as we discuss the meat of the budget and begin to wind down the session.

Affordable workforce housing approaching 'crisis'

The scarcity of affordable housing for Whitefish’s workforce has hit a tipping point that may require an intervention in the form of mandatory inclusionary zoning or even a special levy.

Dow drops more than 1,000 as outbreak threatens the economy

The Dow Jones Industrial Average slumped more than 1,000 points Monday in the worst day for the stock market in two years as investors worry that the spread of a viral outbreak that began in China will weaken global economic growth.

Trump grants one-month exemption for US automakers from new tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said there might be carveouts coming to the 25% tariffs placed on Canada and Mexico by President Donald Trump, a softening of the U.S. position after Tuesday's tax hike hurt the stock market, worried consumers and started a trade war.

Montana congressmen missing for veteran health care

Iran war forces farmers to seek fertilizer alternatives from cow dung to compost

The Gulf region produces 30% of globally traded chemical fertilizer, according to the International Food Policy Research Institute, and global prices have increased by 50%, according to the World Bank’s fertilizer price index.

Virus wreaking havoc on SEC with Saban now testing positive

The Southeastern Conference had to postpone two games in the last three days because of positive COVID-19 tests, and now Alabama coach Nick Saban and his athletic director have tested positive for the virus ahead of the league’s biggest regular-season showdown.

Virus wreaking havoc on SEC with Saban now testing positive

The Southeastern Conference had to postpone two games in the last three days because of positive COVID-19 tests, and now Alabama coach Nick Saban and his athletic director have tested positive for the virus ahead of the league’s biggest regular-season showdown.

Efforts afoot to save South's disappearing grasslands

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — In the early 2000s, a harvest of pine trees on Tennessee's Cumberland Plateau led to a remarkable discovery. Once sunlight hit the ground, the seeds and rootstock of native grasses and wildflowers that had lain dormant for decades began to spring to life.

Column: No asterisk needed for most unusual baseball season

No need for an asterisk.

Column: No asterisk needed for most unusual baseball season

No need for an asterisk.

Tannehill has 5 TDs, Titans rout Lions 46-25

NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Tennessee is clicking on offense at a rate unseen in franchise history chasing the franchise's first AFC South title since 2008.

Colts recover another late fumble, beat Texans 27-20

INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Indianapolis Colts linebacker Darius Leonard made his final punch count Sunday.