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City of Bozeman kicks off a series of surveys to address community needs

“I want our community members to know that this is their chance to be heard and feel heard,” said Munfrada.

Missoula, state leaders hold discussion on future of wood production industry

On Friday, experts from a variety of fields, politicians and more gathered at Missoula College to brainstorm solutions for Roseburg Forest Products and Pyramid Mountain Lumber.

Do I need a four-year degree?

The U.S. labor market continues its hot streak, adding 303,000 jobs last month — more than expected. Many of these jobs will require a four-year degree despite a push among some employers to eliminate these requirements. On today’s show, we look at the state of the job market for people without a four-year college degree.

New book details how ‘barons’ took over American agriculture

“Barons,” published Tuesday by Austin Frerick, a native Iowan and Yale University food policy fellow, argues that a runaway process of monopoly has gutted rural America while bleeding the taste from American food.

Yellowstone National Park to allow year-round fishing on stretches of Madison, Gardner rivers

Starting in November, anglers will be able to fish year-round in stretches of two rivers close to the Yellowstone National Park gates in both West Yellowstone and Gardiner, the park announced Thursday.

Kalispell Council to Host Work Session on Homelessness

The city council recently revisited homeless population issues and councilors requested a work session and public hearing in May to brainstorm solutions, including potentially revoking the Flathead Warming Center’s conditional use permit

Tourism the Focus of Wide-Ranging Discussion at Whitefish City Hall

The idea that the community may view tourism more negatively than in the recent past is supported by the results of a survey issued last fall

Bozeman task force creates early plan to address child care accessibility

After “community input sessions and the 440-plus survey results,” the task force’s findings culminated in a new strategic plan, said Tori Sproles, who helps lead the group as the director of Child Care Connections. The plan’s details are listed in an online document.

Montana to apply for almost $7M as federal government approves “Digital Opportunity Plan”

While the state works on their digital opportunity planning, they’re also hoping to receive approval soon to begin taking grant applications for the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment program, (BEAD)— the program that will provide the almost $629 million for further broadband infrastructure.

Extended Deadline: Accepting Applications: Big Sky Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Grant Program

A total of $8 million will be awarded to evaluated applicants who meet program guidelines.

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