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Making Hiking Accessible Without Cars

Experiencing the majesty of nature shouldn’t require a set of keys. Here’s how parks around the world are making driving optional.

Montana not immune to nationwide veterinarian shortage

It’s hitting rural communities the hardest.

NorthWestern outlines $1.75 billion in spending

Total spending over five years in Montana was presented at $1.9 billion, with some expenses already made in 2023. The utility’s objective is to “turn around aging infrastructure” as part of its resource plans.

Pilot shortage causing concerns about Montana flights, including to Butte

A pilot shortage has prompted SkyWest Airlines to seek commuter authority for a charter air service that could soon be servicing regional jet routes.

As Downtowns Struggle, Businesses Learn to Love Bike Lanes

From Manhattan to San Francisco, the need to rethink the urban core is encouraging business improvement districts to change their tune on prioritizing cars. 

My newspaper died

More than half of all daily papers in America are in the grip of just 10 syndicates, most of which don’t care about journalism.

What’s Ahead for U.S. Real Estate? A Midyear Update

Wharton’s Susan Wachter predicts a rise in home prices but sees dim days ahead for commercial real estate.

Montana may see 1,000 teacher vacancies leading into 2023-24 school year

Despite boosts to their wages in recent years, Montana pays the lowest average starting salary for teachers in the country at $33,568, according to an April report from the National Education Association.

Pact’s one-handed poop-anywhere kit lightens the backcountry load

The Pact Lite kit can carry in a pocket, bringing everything you need for a smoother, more natural response to nature’s call.

What Happened to the Recession? A Midyear Assessment of the Outlook for the U.S. and Montana Economies Presented by the Bureau of Business and Economic Research – 8/1-3, Various Communities

In addition to an in-depth overview of Montana’s economy, we will explore the adequacy of Montana’s electricity supply.

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Our range includes a flat range from 10-100 yards as well as a 20 target walking course for more realistic simulation of hunting scenarios.

SBA 504 Loans offered statewide! Real estate and equipment, acquisitions, renovation, and new construction. Low, fixed-rates up to 25 years with as little as 10% down.

Montana Bioscience Cluster Initiative - Collaborative program design and execution and integrated programs fostering innovation, technology commercialization, entrepreneurship and sustainable small businesses