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More than 20 cryptomines have popped up in Montana along Bakken’s edges

“We’re going to be doing that with noise-canceling headphones now.”

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Trump Is Considering More Data Centers on Public Lands Than Previously Known

The data center proposals cover at least 17,600 acres of public lands across six Western states.

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Institutional Investors Control Billions in U.S. Farmland Sparking Widespread Protests – Farmland for Farmers Act

Farmers and rural communities are pushing back against corporate encroachment on agricultural land, highlighting threats to family farms and rural economies. The Farmland for Farmers Act seeks to curb speculation and preserve working farms amid rising absentee ownership and land values.

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Wyoming’s Wellness Tourism Booms with Luxury and Nature Experiences Like Goat Yoga

Wyoming’s wellness sector offers everything from $45 recovery circuits to $400 million luxury clubs, blending nature with modern health practices. This growth signals a shift in travel preferences that Montana businesses could learn from.

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Think You’re Too Old to Start a Company? The Most Successful Founders Average 45

Older founders have three advantages that younger entrepreneurs can’t build quickly.

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GFDA Top 10 for 9/27/26

Don’t miss Jon Schallert’s FREE Destination Creation Workshop! We’re less than two weeks away from this hands-on workshop designed for businesses of all types, as well as downtown, tourism, city and county leaders.

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Don’t Miss These FREE Destination Creation Workshops! 10/6 Shelby and 10/7 Great Falls

This FREE workshop is designed for businesses of all types, from retail, restaurants and hospitality to professional services, agriculture and other industries. It’s also a great opportunity for downtown organizations, tourism professionals, chambers, economic development partners, and city and county officials.

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Montana Department of Commerce Weekly Roundup – Volume 3, Issue 38

The Weekly Roundup is a summary of events, news and information important to Commerce’s constituents this week. Click on any topic for more information.

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Montana Supreme Court Clears Butte-Silver Bow Data Center Vote for November Ballot

The court overturned a retroactive deadline change, allowing Butte-Silver Bow residents to decide on data center construction. This ruling emphasizes local voter control amid new state laws affecting land use initiatives.

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How to pronounce ‘McGough’? You know…. the one in Montana

McGoff? McGoo? Mc…what? Don’t worry, Raleigh’s got it covered. Watch as we settle the great name debate and share what it really means to be part of McGough!

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