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Vice President of Member Growth and Retail Services - Intrepid Credit Union (Helena, MT)

Intrepid is looking for the leader who will be visible in the community, comfortable meeting new people, intentional about building relationships, and energized by creating opportunities for members and the credit union. They will bring a natural business-development mindset without losing sight of the service and trust that define a strong credit union experience.

Helena, MT · 2d

NonStop Local Butte

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Montana PSC approves NorthWestern Energy merger with Black Hills Corp.

HELENA, Mont. – NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. have cleared their final major hurdle for their multi-billion dollar merger. On Tuesday, the Montana Public Service Commission approved the $15.4 billion merger between NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. The vote was 3-2, with President Jeff Welborn and Commissioner Randy Pinocci opposing it. Commissioners Jennifer Fielder, Annie Bukacek and Kirk Bushman The vote came after hours of public comment and deliberation by the commission. Commissioners that supported the merger said it would strengthen both companies and the Montana energy grid. People who testified against the deal expressed concerns about the merger leading to higher rates for payers, and the deal being a way for the companies to court more data center clients. “Which part of data centers, running AI sites, provided by newly created company outside of the Public Service Commission oversight is in the public interest,” said Helena resident Daniel Gardiner. Pinocci also raised concerns about the issue. “We have average people, they’re not members of any group, concerned a data center raising the price of electricity, or putting us in a position were we don’t have enough [power] for Montana’s growth, or what’s going to happen to our

Montana · 3d

NonStop Local Billings

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Montana PSC approves NorthWestern Energy merger with Black Hills Corp.

HELENA, Mont. – NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. have cleared their final major hurdle for their multi-billion dollar merger. On Tuesday, the Montana Public Service Commission approved the $15.4 billion merger between NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. The vote was 3-2, with President Jeff Welborn and Commissioner Randy Pinocci opposing it. Commissioners Jennifer Fielder, Annie Bukacek and Kirk Bushman The vote came after hours of public comment and deliberation by the commission. Commissioners that supported the merger said it would strengthen both companies and the Montana energy grid. People who testified against the deal expressed concerns about the merger leading to higher rates for payers, and the deal being a way for the companies to court more data center clients. “Which part of data centers, running AI sites, provided by newly created company outside of the Public Service Commission oversight is in the public interest,” said Helena resident Daniel Gardiner. Pinocci also raised concerns about the issue. “We have average people, they’re not members of any group, concerned a data center raising the price of electricity, or putting us in a position were we don’t have enough [power] for Montana’s growth, or what’s going to happen to our

Montana · 3d

Fairfield Sun Times

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Montana PSC approves NorthWestern Energy merger with Black Hills Corp.

HELENA, Mont. – NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. have cleared their final major hurdle for their multi-billion dollar merger. On Tuesday, the Montana Public Service Commission approved the $15.4 billion merger between NorthWestern Energy and Black Hills Corp. The vote was 3-2, with President Jeff Welborn and Commissioner Randy Pinocci opposing it. Commissioners Jennifer Fielder, Annie Bukacek and Kirk Bushman.

Montana · 3d

NBCMontana

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Butte's indoor winter market kicks off Saturday

BUTTE,Mont. — The Butte Community Market is bringing local shopping indoors for the winter, with its first winter market scheduled for Saturday, Nov. 7. The market will be held from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Butte Elks Lodge, 206 W. Galena St., offering shoppers a chance to support local vendors and Montana makers throughout the colder months.

Butte, MT · 7d

realtytimes.com

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Storage Tips for People Relocating to Helena, Montana

Helena has a way of surprising newcomers. It is a state capital, but it feels like a mountain town. You can walk a historic downtown in the morning and be on a trail on Mount Helena by lunch. People move here for state government jobs, healthcare, Carroll College, remote work with a view, or simply to be closer to open country.

Helena, MT · 8d

KRTV News

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Benefis Health System to restructure services, citing financial pressure

Great Falls, MT · 10d

KTVH

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Marks Lumber to close after 37 years in Clancy

After 37 years in business, Marks Lumber is preparing to close, bringing an end to a longtime Clancy lumber operation that has supplied customers across Montana and around the country.

Clancy, MT · 15d

everafterinthewoods.com

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A Montana Man Started Selling Fried Pork Chop Sandwiches From A Wagon In 1924 And The Business Is Still Going

A breaded, deep-fried pork chop on a soft bun has been satisfying hungry customers in one city for a full century. Yep, a pork chop. It all started with a Swedish immigrant and a humble food wagon. His customers were hardworking miners looking for a filling, affordable meal. That wagon...

Butte, MT · 26d

KTVH

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Marks Lumber to close after 37 years in Clancy

Clancy, MT · 16d

KTVH

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You Asked: Work underway for new stores at Helena's Skyway Regional Shopping Center

Helena, MT · 17d

Nieman Lab

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The Independent Journalism Atlas looks at “wells” and “springs” in news deserts

The term has become a shorthand for areas devoid of local news coverage. But a new essay from the Independent Journalism Atlas recalls that when Penny Abernathy popularized the term through her research, she used it to describe a more nuanced picture:. Things grow in a desert, she told Medill’s...

Deer Lodge County, MT · 18d

KTVH

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Helena's last shoe repairman carries on decades-long bootmaking tradition

More than four decades ago, Mike Ryan learned how to make a pair of boots in just five and a half days. Today, he has made over 5,000 pairs and is the last shoe repairman in Helena. Details below:

Helena, MT · 25d

Valley Press - Mineral Independent

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Letter: Exploring local benefits of nuclear power

I went to a Montana Association of Counties conference last week in Helena and attended several interesting talks. One that stood out was from NorthWestern Energy and their research into nuclear power. It has come a long way from the early days and is safer and cleaner than ever. The new reactors can even use spent fuel from older reactors as their fuel, solving a long-standing problem of spent fuel disposal. In case you were wondering, as of March 2026, the United States had 94 operating commercial nuclear power reactors at 54 power plants in 28 states, and they provide 18% of the USA's power. These new reactors are called small modular reactors (SMRs) or microreactors, and they provide power ranging from 10MW to 300MW. "A nuclear project could bring long-term skilled jobs, business opportunities for local suppliers, and tax revenue that supports schools, roads, and public services — especially if it were developed near existing energy infrastructure and paired with workforce training. These benefits would depend on a suitable site, responsible water and waste planning and strong safety oversight," according to U.S. Department of Energy. Of course, any local benefit is years down the road and will need to

Mineral County, MT · 23d

KBZK News

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Highways, rail make Butte a key hub for Empire Building Materials

Empire Building Materials is building on its 70-year Montana legacy with a Butte warehouse that serves customers across six states.

Butte, MT · 27d

KPAX

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Highways, rail make Butte a key hub for Empire Building Materials

Empire Building Materials is building on its 70-year Montana legacy with a Butte warehouse that serves customers across six states.

Butte, MT · 27d

sandiegobeer.news

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Country Malt to exclusively distribute Montana Craft Malt

Country Malt Group (CMG), a leading supplier to the North American craft beverage industry, is excited to announce a new partnership with Montana Craft Malt (MCM), becoming the exclusive U.S. distributor of Montana Craft Malt products. Part of Soufflet Malt, the world’s largest malting company, CMG is more than just...

Butte, MT · 29d