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Montana Tech named #7 by Wall Street Journal for engineering salaries

The university, located in Butte, is only university in Montana, the Rocky Mountain West, and Pacific Northwest to make the top 10. It is also the smallest university in the top 10 slots.

Google Is Rolling Out Password-Killing Tech to All Accounts

The tech industry’s transition to passkeys gets its first massive boost with the launch of the alternative login scheme for Google’s billions of users.

Montana’s Dinosaur Trail Takes Visitors On A Prehistoric Adventure

Winding its way through the state, the Montana Dinosaur Trail takes travelers back in time with 14 locations to learn about Montana’s prehistoric residents.

Livingston, Montana’s Printing for Less Rated One Of the Best Places to Get Business Cards

Printing for Less is a top choice for premium business cards. With templates and custom design options, eco-friendly printing and a 100% satisfaction guarantee, the supplier offers high-quality cards.

I’m in Wyoming to celebrate the next nuclear breakthrough – Bill Gates

Kemmerer and Wyoming are focused on the future and welcoming nuclear—and the employment opportunities it’ll bring—in.

Radically Rural: If We Want a Stronger Local Economy, Why Do We Invest in Wall Street?

Several experts are creating tools and sharing expertise to develop an “ecosystem,” in which investing directly in local small businesses becomes a viable alternative to Wall Street.

Push for Big Sky Rail Expansion

“A rail expansion for the lower part of Montana is getting some renewed attention.”

Big Sky Passenger Rail Authority applauds Senator Tester’s Blocking of Biden’s Slate of Amtrak Board of Director Nominees

“For too long the Amtrak leadership has come from coastal cities. Rural America, dependent on long-distance passenger rail for its transportation needs, has been left without a seat at the table” said Dave Strohmaier, BSPRA Chairman.

Living in a walkable neighborhood makes people healthier and happier.

Ecological models of human aging propose that the physical or built environment may influence the well-being of people as they develop.

Rural Main Street Program Says Revitalization Starts at Home

Main Street America is launching an initiative for small towns. One goal is to move from simply recruiting businesses to incubating the business ideas that arise locally.

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