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Idaho National Laboratory seeks sponsor for innovation incubator to support technology commercialization

The Idaho National Laboratory (INL) is seeking an industry sponsor to invest $5 million to $10 million in a privately funded innovation incubator. This program will combine th


Amtrak CEO’s Ouster Makes the Grassroots Fight For Rail More Urgent

"For all of our sakes, let’s hope against hope that whoever sits in that seat next believes in the mission of a nationwide network of passenger-rail service."


UM Western invites employers to career fair – 4/16 – Dillon, Montana

The Montana Western Career Fair provides a unique opportunity for employers to connect with UMW students seeking summer work, internships, or their first post-graduate job. St


Bozeman hosts State of the City talks with Mayor Cunningham

Mayor Cunningham, reflecting on his seven years with the City Commission, expressed his desire to share insights about Bozeman's infrastructure and operations. "Every day, Boz


As coal fades, Montana lawmaker looks to nuclear power

“What we need to do is make sure that for Montanans we have a reliable, dependable base load,” Parry said in an interview, “that when it's 50 below zero we know is going


Many thanks to Taurus Wealth Management for 4 days of Tango, Guitar, Food and Fun in Missoula

Taurus Wealth Management, Kevin Bateman and Amanda Miller brought amazing Argentinian Tango Guitars, Folk Dancing, Amazing food and many smiles to Missoula over the last 4 day


Introducing the Strong Towns Finance Decoder

These three indicators provide a structured way to analyze budgets beyond short-term balances, helping local leaders make informed decisions that will benefit communities not


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Billings faces $6.5M shortfall under property tax bill, officials warn

Montanans are looking to lawmakers this session to deliver property tax relief after sky-rocketing bills, but it could come at a cost for the state's largest city


How to select a hobby that will make you happier

Research suggests that different activities affect your happiness in different ways.


The Quantum Apocalypse Is Coming. Be Very Afraid

What happens when quantum computers can finally crack encryption and break into the world’s best-kept secrets? It’s called Q-Day—the worst holiday maybe ever.


GFDA Top Ten for 3-23-25

$1.94 million is the amount GFDA's Food and Ag Development Center has helped clients across North Central Montana receive in loans, grants, and investment in the past two year


MSU Presidential Finalists Named, Campus Visits Scheduled

The candidates in order of their campus visits are Kurt Schnier, PhD, and Brock Tessman, PhD.


Dorsey – EEOC and DOJ Issue Joint Press Release and Technical Assistance Documents on “Unlawful DEI-Related Discrimination”

On March 19, 2025, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (“EEOC”) and the U.S. Department of Justice (“DOJ”) issued a joint press release announcing the rel


Montana finds gold in film – Please Support Senate Bill 326

Many worry that the state will lose out on productions in the future unless lawmakers increase and extend the tax credit to keep pace with states like Texas that have larger t


Yes, the Red Cross now accepts blood donations from individuals who lived in the U.K., Ireland, or France

Individuals who lived in the U.K., Ireland, or France between 1980 and 2001, or who received blood transfusions in those countries during that period, are now eligible to dona


The Missoula Economic Partnership March 2025 Indicator

When Hank Donovan set out to build the perfect guitar cable, he wasn’t thinking about launching a business, he was chasing a sound. As a guitarist and longtime electronics e


Boston Dynamics shows off another major leap in humanoid mobility

Watching these incredible AI-driven machines emerge from their wobbly toddler phase into smooth, confident navigators of the human world... It's mind-blowing stuff. And as com


Nearly 100% of cancer identified by new AI, easily outperforming doctors

“We evaluated the model on several histopathology image datasets. It diagnosed colorectoral cancer with 98.57% per cent accuracy, breast cancer with 98.20% accuracy, and ora


Breakthrough stroke drug heals the brain to restore movement

"These findings identify brain circuits that mediate rehabilitation-recovery and the possibility for rational selection of pharmacological agents to deliver the first molecula


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