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A new group to help US small towns lead the clean energy transition – National Conference of Small Cities and Rural Mayors

“One small town can be ignored. Thousands of organized small towns become a national constituency.”  — Mayor W. Mondale Robinson, Founding Convener

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MEIC – Data Centers: Threats to Water and Energy Bills

While large data center projects may appear promising at first glance — touting the potential for economic growth and infrastructure investment — the processes that safeguard our environment, electricity bills, public health, and infrastructure are being trampled by the over-eager juggernauts of “opportunity.”

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Controversy Clouds Livingston, Montana’s Film Industry Future

“I, as Explore Livingston, am getting messages from people who are not going to come to Livingston because of this film. It doesn’t sound like they would be safe here or welcome,” she said. “We work so hard to describe how welcoming and lovely Livingston is, especially downtown. And now this is the international impression that people have of our town.”

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Sublette County, Wyoming Dips Deep Into Reserves Amid Mineral Revenue Drop

Sublette County spent $10 million from reserves in 2025 to cover expenses as mineral tax payments fell sharply. Officials face tough choices balancing essential services with declining oil and gas income and rising costs.

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Missoula Economic Partnership’s annual meeting highlights Missoula’s resilient economy

The highlight of the gathering was tied to the keynote speaker, Erick Garcia-Luna, regional economist for the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis, who spoke about the economic resilience of Missoula.  View the story for his presentation slides

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Wyoming Data Center Project Grows Due to Limited Local Regulatory Control.

“We’re not just talking one data center. We’re talking about many others coming after that,” Thomas said. “It’s like weeds.” The county lacks zoning authority to regulate such projects, prompting commissioners to contemplate new rules.

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Localize – America’s local farm marketplace – Where to buy your local beef

Order directly from 30,000+ farms, ranches & butcher shops across all 50 states — meats, produce, dairy, honey & more.

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Great Falls Proposing to Host Annual Ironman Races Starting 2027

The Great Falls Tourism Business Improvement District proposes hosting Ironman triathlons for three consecutive years, pending city approval. This initiative could reshape the city’s tourism strategy and bring significant economic benefits.

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The 4 next big things in food and agriculture, applied AI, in wellness and fitness, and in consumer tech for 2026

There’s a lot getting developed….

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Montana Ranch Uses Virtual Fences to Track 1,750 Cattle Amid Wildfires

The Holland family employs satellite-based collars to monitor their herd in remote grazing lands, enabling faster responses to wildfire threats. This technology bypasses connectivity issues and could transform livestock management in Montana’s rugged terrain.

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