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The Workers Behind Bozeman, Montana’s Boom

One of the fastest-growing small cities in America relies on undocumented labor to fuel its economic explosion.

How To Start Strengthening Your Town With Incremental Development

Thickening is a low-risk strategy for towns and has the highest odds of getting good results.

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Missoula Resident Hank Green’s Brother John Green’s book “Turtles All The Way Down” is Now a Movie

‘A beautiful, beautiful film’: Author raves about film adaptation of book on mental health struggles

As Property Tax Bills Rise, States Look for Long-Term Solutions

Lawmakers in Mountain West seek to provide permanent tax relief without harming local revenue.

Kalispell City Officials Report Slower Development and Tourism Demand at Growth Summit

Municipal staff in Kalispell, Whitefish and Columbia Falls say housing supply and transportation remain significant hurdles in the Flathead Valley, even as growth slows

Employees’ Stress Over Mental Health Is Affecting Their Work

Employees are speaking loud and clear. As Mental Health Awareness Month kicks off, they’re reminding employers to prioritize their mental well-being.

Microbe power breaks the chain of plastic pollution

These engineered microbes break down plastics into biomolecules that can be used to make new products

Missoula business owner finds success in University of Montana’s MBA program

“Being in the program has really helped me narrow down and focus on what it is we are providing and who we are providing it for,” Stevens said. “Those questions are not easy to answer. The framework that the MBA program offers has really helped clarify that.”

Updated Home Energy Efficiency Standards Could Affect 1 in 4 Homes

Updated efficiency standards from HUD and USDA will lower bills and make homes safer. Here’s how.

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