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Building on its past, Anaconda draws new residents seeking best of Montana

The long-struggling southwestern Montana town is gaining popularity with recreationists and homebuyers. Can it retain its historic character?

Montana Economists Don’t Predict Recession Despite Slowdown

The state saw significant GDP and employment growth in 2021, but inflation spiked interest rates

Facing Labor Shortages, Pella Reinvents the Company Town in Rural Iowa – What is Missing In Your Community to Attract Talent?

“If you’ve got a dual-career household, of your top 10 priorities, the first five are child care,” says Mr. Kreifels. “I vividly remember saying to my now-manager, ‘It’s just too much, I don’t think we can do it.’”

Senator Jon Tester Secures $57 Million for Broadband in Rural Montana Communities and Indian Country

The grants, which were funded through Fiscal Year 2021 appropriations, will go to the Blackfoot Telephone Cooperative in Ravalli County, Nemont in Roosevelt and Valley Counties and the Fort Peck Indian Reservation, and the Reservation Telephone Cooperative in Richland and Wibaux Counties.

John Oliver takes a troubling look at the state of mental health care in the U.S. – New Montana study highlights first-hand experiences with mental health and addiction services

“If we want to be a society that truly respects and values mental health, we have to respect and value mental health care.”

Mad about inflation? Blame your local officials.

Biden gets the blowback. But bad local decisions have helped drive prices of housing, energy, and everything else higher.

Montana Department of Commerce Awards Broadwater County $400,000 of Grant Funding to Support Three Forks Brewery Expansion

“At Commerce, we’re always proud to support Montana’s small businesses, which help our rural communities grow their economies and prosper. Projects like the Jackrabbit Pub will help create a true boost for the Three Forks area,” said Montana Department of Commerce Director Scott Osterman. “

Libby (8/22), Kalispell (8/23),Eureka (8/24), Thompson Falls (8/25) to host elk management meetings

“If you’re interested in elk management in Montana, we need to hear from you on this,” Worsech said. “Please attend a meeting in your area, go online, read through the information and make comments.”

Libby (8/22), Kalispell (8/23),Eureka (8/24), Thompson Falls (8/25) to host elk management meetings

“If you’re interested in elk management in Montana, we need to hear from you on this,” Worsech said. “Please attend a meeting in your area, go online, read through the information and make comments.”

Libby (8/22), Kalispell (8/23),Eureka (8/24), Thompson Falls (8/25) to host elk management meetings

“If you’re interested in elk management in Montana, we need to hear from you on this,” Worsech said. “Please attend a meeting in your area, go online, read through the information and make comments.”

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