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Kalispell software company GL Solutions gains national recognition with $2 million contract

GL Solutions develops software for government regulatory agencies, helping them manage licenses, compliance, and enforcement.

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Photonics West 2027: Montana’s Optics and Photonics Industry Will Head Back to San Francisco

Companies considering Montana, as well as Montana companies attending the show, are invited to connect with the business attraction team in San Francisco. Contact Tony Brockman at [email protected] to schedule a meeting.

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Headframe Spirits halts production of American Single Malt, remains committed to Butte

McKee said Butte-Silver Bow officials really tried to make this work and gave them time to find funding and solutions, but there was just no financial way out.

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We Know How to Fix Homelessness. Look at Denver.

Other cities no longer have an excuse.

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‘Worst on record’: Brutal summer heat wave killed more than 50,000 in Europe’s cities

About two-thirds of the deaths, more than 32,600, are directly attributed to climate change, driven by fossil fuel pollution, according to the findings, published in two peer-reviewed papers in the journal Nature Health.

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Montana Faces Skilled Trades Shortage Amid Retiring Workforce – Where is the next generation of skilled trades workers?

Employers struggle to fill welding, flooring, and driving roles despite rising wages and apprenticeship programs. Training efforts at institutions like Great Falls College MSU aim to prepare new workers for these critical jobs.

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Drone Completes First Combat Medevac of Wounded Ukrainian Soldier

A modified hexacopter successfully extracted a wounded soldier from a heavily shelled zone, bypassing risks that ground or helicopter evacuations face. This breakthrough highlights the growing role of unmanned systems in frontline medical operations and could inspire new emergency response methods in remote areas like Montana.

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From lackluster to lifeblood – Missoula’s Clark Fork River

The Clark Fork went from dumping ground to Missoula’s backbone. Some business owners are asking what they owe it in return.

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Oakland School Buses Power 1,000 Homes and Boost Grid Revenue

A fleet of 74 electric school buses equipped with vehicle-to-grid chargers has returned 1.7 gigawatt-hours of energy over two years, demonstrating how fleet electrification can stabilize the grid and create new revenue streams.

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Montana sheds more than 5,000 jobs in September – first job loss since 2020

Montana lost 5,300 jobs in the past year, reflecting broader national shifts. The state may find new opportunities if manufacturing investments like those in South Carolina arrive.

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