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Virginia City businesses adapt after Montana Heritage Commission lease controversy
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WinCo appeal withdrawn, hearing canceled; work on former Shopko site uninterrupted
Big Sky Workers Coalition withdrew its appeal of the city’s issuance of a building permit for the WinCo store at 301 N.W. Bypass. The group, which has undisclosed membership, filed its appeal of the permit in July and subsequently withdrew it on Sept. 21. The city had scheduled a...
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How Personal Warehouse is redefining flex spaces
Drive out toward Yellowstone Airport Park in Belgrade, and you might expect to find rows of steel and concrete boxes—practical and purely functional. Step inside Personal Warehouse’s model unit though, and that expectation falls apart fast. “Wow, this is not what I expected at all,” is the number...
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This Employee-Owned Montana Grocery Store Has Locals Raving About the Prices
Most grocery stores blend into the background of daily life, but every so often, you stumble across one that people genuinely talk about with real enthusiasm. I heard about this particular Bozeman spot from multiple locals before I ever set foot inside, and the consistent theme was always the same: great prices, friendly faces, and a shopping experience that feels nothing like your typical chain store run.
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Big Sky opens new housing for teachers and school staff
Jared Kelly teaches design technology, a combination of engineering and woodshop to middle and high schoolers in Big Sky and just moved into a new house. “Got it decorated up with some ski posters, and all sorts of stuff like that” Kelly said. The triplex he moved into is...
Daily Energy Insider
NorthWestern Energy files proposal to create Green Power Program
NorthWestern Energy filed a joint application along with several Montana municipalities with the Montana Public Service Commission for a proposed Green Power Program. The proposal… The post NorthWestern Energy files proposal to create Green Power Program appeared first on Daily Energy Insider .
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Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market wraps up for the summer
As the warmth of summer slowly fades into the crisp air of autumn, it seems the entire city of Bozeman is closing out summer. The Gallatin Valley Farmers’ Market (GVFM) wrapped up its 2026 Summer Market this past Saturday, Sept. 12. Starting in early June, the market ran every Saturday through the summer months at the Gallatin County Fairgrounds.
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308 acres of farmland west of Four Corners conserved
West of Four Corners, 308 acres of prime farmland have been placed into a conservation easement in partnership with the Gallatin Valley Land Trust. The Wheat Ridge Farm, operated by the Anderson family for over a century, is now permanently conserved as farmland. “Over 98 percent of the property has...
Fairfield Sun Times
308 acres of farmland west of Four Corners conserved
West of Four Corners, 308 acres of prime farmland have been placed into a conservation easement in partnership with the Gallatin Valley Land Trust. The Wheat Ridge Farm, operated by the Anderson family for over a century, is now permanently conserved as farmland. “Over 98 percent of the property has...
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Missoula, Bozeman leaders back new Montana green power plan
GREAT FALLS, Mont. — NorthWestern Energy, the City of Missoula, Missoula County and the City of Bozeman announced a joint filing on Tuesday, asking the Montana Public Service Commission to approve their proposed Green Power Program . The proposal would enable communities and businesses to support the development of a new renewable energy resource in Montana, while providing residential customers with a voluntary method to support these priorities. The filing laid out the program structure, including who could take part, how subscriptions and cost recovery would work, what customer protections would apply and how the program would be managed. It also stated that non-participating customers would not pay program costs. According to NorthWestern Energy, the application included a proposed tariff, subscription agreements and customer forms. It was submitted to the Montana Public Service Commission for review and consideration. NorthWestern Energy Director of Regulatory Affairs Charlie Lane explained how the filing marked a key point for the renewable energy effort. "The proposed Green Power Program reflects a practical, customer-driven approach that addresses evolving community interests and customer demand for additional renewable energy options while ensuring only participants bear any additional costs and receive the benefits of participation," Lane said. "NorthWestern Energy,
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QUALITY OF LIFE: How Quality of Life Is Shaping Site Selection
Communities engage in an amenities arms race for talent. Medium-sized cities with affordability, outdoor amenities and high quality of life are winning the race for talent attraction in the post-pandemic economy, according to a firm that tracks the movement and growth of knowledge workers. In its most recent Talent Attraction...
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Simms Hires a Patagonia Fly-Fishing Veteran to Run Global Sales
Simms Fishing Products has named Dexter “Dex” Levandoski its global sales leader, effective Sept. 15, per the company announcement carried by Fishing Tackle Retailer. Levandoski spent most of his 15-plus industry years at Patagonia, starting as a fly-fishing sales rep in the Northern Rockies and later leading the brand’s North American fly-fishing sales. He joins the Bozeman company from Poncho Outdoors, where he directed wholesale expansion. “Dex brings exactly the combination we were looking for — proven sales leadership, deep industry relationships and a deep connection to fishing,” Simms president Dave Mellon said in the announcement.
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Chick-fil-A off 19th Avenue in Bozeman is under construction, set to open in early 2027
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Newly opened Montana Wool Lab works to support and improve state's sheep industry
BOZEMAN, Mont. — For decades, we've used synthetic materials made from chemicals of fossil fuels to manufacture clothing. But many consumers prefer material made of natural fibers. Wool used to be an essential material for apparel. In a sign of the times, Montana State University in Bozeman, has opened...
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Solving the mountain roofing challenge
Why mountain roofers are turning homeowners toward composite roofing for HOAs, townhomes and condos. Mountain roofing is not easy work. Snow stacks up. UV beats down. Wind pushes hard. Freeze-thaw cycles test every fastener, flashing detail and roof plane. That is why more condo associations, townhome communities and property managers in mountain markets are asking for roofing products that do more than just look good on day one.
Fairfield Sun Times
Joe’s Parkway Market: ‘It’s just hard to sustain a small business’ as Bozeman grows
Buyer, developer aims to open similar market in renovated space. Tara Wantulok is heartbroken. In August, she announced it was time for a family business and Bozeman staple of nearly 60 years, Joe’s Parkway Market, to close its familiar doors. She believes she put everything she could into the business, but the headwinds were too strong.