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Death Cafe’ creates safe space to talk about death, dying and beyond in Missoula

We recently went to have coffee with a group of people who are talking about some of life’s scariest issues. It was the last Thursday in August and about a dozen people were

Community Conversation on Creating Digital Opportunities – 9/10 – Missoula & Livestreamed

This conversation will bring together Tribal leaders, educators, telehealth advocates, and community-based non-profits to discuss new funding opportunities for digital inclusi

Dustup brewing over a roundabout in Ravalli County – “Lions and Tigers and Bears… Oh MY!”

Opponents say the proposal for Highway 93 an example of ‘woke’ ideology; traffic officials maintain the change is needed for the dangerous intersection.

Montana State University sets new record in annual research expenditures at over $257 million

In its annual report to the National Science Foundation, MSU recorded research activities totaling $257.9 million for fiscal year 2024, which ended June 30. That’s compared

MPG Ranch Newsletter – Promoting conservation through restoration, research, education and information sharing.

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Montana Senator Tester Secures $7 Million for Missoula to Hire More Firefighters

“When disaster strikes, Montana’s local fire departments are there to answer the call, but in order to do that, they’ve got to have enough folks on staff,” said Tester

Job Cuts Are Everywhere, Except in These Very Specific Industries

Business owners have contended with labor shortages for years. Could these industries be growth engines of the future?

Reverse Ageism Is Real and Overlooked

“Youngism,” or prejudice against young adults, is more prevalent than we think, according to new research.

Montana Tech receives $6.5 million to create online programs focused on mining, metallurgy

Montana Technological University has been awarded $6.5 million from Department of Defense using Defense Production Act (DPA) authorities to create seven online stackable certi

Electric school buses are the future we deserve

The largest mass transit system in the United States is overdue for an upgrade.

Climate Connections: Navigating Missoula’s electric vehicle future – Upcoming Events

Electric vehicles seem to be everywhere these days—around town, online, in the news. While the vehicles that get the most publicity are often futuristic ones toting a high p

NorthWestern Energy warns of solar panel salesmen falsely claiming to be employees

Butte residents have reported a person selling solar panels claiming to be employed by Northwestern Energy.

Two Missoula tech firms make list of 5,000 fastest growing companies – Career Opportunities

According to the magazine, the rankings are based on a percentage of revenue growth from 2020 through 2023. To qualify, companies must have been founded and generating revenue

Annual Montana workforce report reveals job growth but highlights skilled labor shortages

According to the DLI, Montana is now ranked eighth for the fastest employment growth nationwide since 2020, with the labor force setting a new record.

In 2024, Montana ranks among the least “sticky” states, with only 13% of relocating residents staying in-state — far below the national average of 26%.

Montana's real estate market booms have outpaced local incomes. Since 2020, home values have surged 60%, pricing out many long-time residents. Despite attracting newcomers, hi

The MDT Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) Program encourages and supports the participation of companies owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals in transportation contracts.

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