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If you want to belong, find a third place. What’s available in your community?

You don’t need to take on the herculean task of making new friends to be less lonely. You may just need a third place.

Property taxes skyrocketing? Thousands more now qualify for refunds in Wyoming.

Eligible homeowners now have until June 3 to apply for the newly expanded program.

The Workers Behind Bozeman, Montana’s Boom

One of the fastest-growing small cities in America relies on undocumented labor to fuel its economic explosion.

How To Start Strengthening Your Town With Incremental Development

Thickening is a low-risk strategy for towns and has the highest odds of getting good results.

As Property Tax Bills Rise, States Look for Long-Term Solutions

Lawmakers in Mountain West seek to provide permanent tax relief without harming local revenue.

Montana Ag Network: Climate-smart practices and farm loans

The US Department of Agriculture’s Farm Service Agency (FSA) wants to remind producers that farm loan programs can be used in ways that support climate-smart agricultural practices.

Employees’ Stress Over Mental Health Is Affecting Their Work

Employees are speaking loud and clear. As Mental Health Awareness Month kicks off, they’re reminding employers to prioritize their mental well-being.

Microbe power breaks the chain of plastic pollution

These engineered microbes break down plastics into biomolecules that can be used to make new products

Updated Home Energy Efficiency Standards Could Affect 1 in 4 Homes

Updated efficiency standards from HUD and USDA will lower bills and make homes safer. Here’s how.

Could concrete capture more carbon than trees?

Called CO2-SUICOM, the new concrete uses heavy industry waste materials in place of traditional cement. Each mix reduces the amount of regular cement used by more than half, thereby significantly cutting emissions from the production process. Best of all, CO2-SUICOM uses carbon dioxide instead of water as the mixing agent required to make concrete harden and captures CO2 until the mixture is completely cured.

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