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USDA Offers Grants for Programs to Create High-Wage Jobs and New Businesses in Underserved Rural Communities

The Rural Innovation Stronger Economy (RISE) program provides grants for job accelerator partnerships that will serve people in low-income and underserved rural communities.

Fear the deer: Crash data illuminates America’s deadliest animal

Behold the deer, the deadliest beast in North America.

There Are Currently 5 Gangs That Are Trying To Take Over Idaho

There are five major threats that one could argue are more dangerous than all of the aforementioned monsters combined.

Can 3-D Printing Help Solve the Housing Crisis?

Standard construction can be slow, costly, and inefficient. Machines might do it better.

Inflation, looming recession impact Montana area economy but there’s room for optimism

“The consensus is for a recession in 2023,” said John Kasperick, a longtime economist at NorthWestern Energy in Butte. “Where there is disagreement is in the severity.”

Ignite highlights Great Falls projects in 2023

A total of 18 companies and partners presented at Ignite 2023, sponsored by PayneWest Insurance! We heard from healthcare, education, manufacturing, and more!Here’s a look at the major announcements and projects moving forward in 2023!

Nomad GCS Expands to Lincoln County, Montana. Creating up to 200 new jobs

The Flathead Valley-based mobile command center manufacturer is setting up shop in a 100,000-square-foot facility in Libby.

Great Escapes: Big Sky, Montana’s Soaring Arrival on the Luxury Ski Scene

Big Sky sees an average of more than 400 inches of snow a year. Big Sky Resort is the third largest ski resort in North America and offers more than 5,850 acres of skiable terrain and 39 lifts. It caters to all levels of skiers, but daredevils can try their turn on the Big Couloir, a triple-black diamond run with a 1400-foot drop and 50-degree pitch. 

Economic outlook: Montana Tech looks ahead to new opportunities in 2023

Les Cook, chancellor of Montana Technological University, is excited for what the year ahead holds for the university, especially in the opportunities the institution will offer to students, faculty and community members.

Montana beef processing ramps up with help from feds, but more butchers are needed

“There are going to be some challenges to be honest with you, because labor is still an issue. I think that’s where the biggest problems are,” Flower said. “It’s been one of our biggest challenges, getting enough guys even to get the job done.”