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City approves $100M downtown events center and hotel; construction set for July
October 16, 2019
The city of Missoula signed off on an amended agreement Wednesday giving a local developer the rights to construct a hotel and events center on a prime piece of riverfront property, calling the project a game changer for the downtown district and the city's reputation as cultural hub.
Missoula County considers outfitter’s request to use ‘sinker’ logs in new building
October 16, 2019
It’s been more than 100 years since log drivers last used the Blackfoot River to float pine, spruce and larch
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Montana teen dies of vaping illness
October 16, 2019
Montana health officials said Wednesday they have identified the state's first death associated with e-cigarette use, or vaping. The case
Read more.Montana vape shop owners say they’ll sue to stop ban on sales
October 16, 2019
Montana’s ban on vape and e-cigarette sales goes into effect on Oct. 22, but an industry trade group is planning
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Missoula acquisition: Ecosystem Research Group merges with DJ&A
October 15, 2019
The Missoula-based engineering firm DJ&A has acquired the assets of Ecosystem Research Group, signaling its confidence in the local market
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Colorado media outlets eye taxpayer money to fund public reporting
October 15, 2019
More than 30 Colorado newspapers have folded in the last two decades and about 44% of local reporters lost their
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Charmed, I’m sure: Missoula online dating start-up aims for $2M from angel investors
October 15, 2019
As online dating takes over traditional in-person dating in what is reportedly a $4 billion industry, Charmed dating app co-founder
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County commissioners endorse Missoula’s Downtown Master Plan
October 15, 2019
The Missoula Board of County Commissioners voted unanimously Tuesday morning to approve a resolution encouraging the city of Missoula to
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Checota assumes Fox site development; hotel to include large events center
October 14, 2019
Nick Checota, the owner of Missoula's top entertainment venues, will assume the development rights for a piece of downtown property,
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Missoula County applies for grant to study health insurance needs, solutions
October 14, 2019
Missoula County has applied for a $25,000 grant from the Montana Healthcare Foundation for a study that could eventually help
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Gianforte says Montana’s economy is ‘sputtering;’ he’ll write new business plan
October 11, 2019
Congressman Greg Gianforte announced his Montana Business Plan Friday morning during a campaign stop in Billings. His idea is to
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Missoula County considers installing solar panels on detention center
October 11, 2019
Missoula County commissioners and Sheriff T.J. McDermott will install rooftop solar panels at the detention center as part of the
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With master plan on track, downtown Missoula set to host statewide conference
October 10, 2019
With the latest rendition of the Downtown Master Plan on track for adoption, the Missoula Downtown Partnership will shift gears
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Missoula Chamber hosts annual banquet; Home ReSource honored for service
October 10, 2019
Missoula's business community was out in force Wednesday night for the annual Chamber of Commerce Banquet with special recognition to
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WinCo purchase of Shopko building closed Sept. 18; Rosauers mum on competition
October 9, 2019
WinCo Foods, LLC officially completed purchase of the former Shopko building, 2510 S. Reserve St., on Sept. 18, ending months
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Mullan Road subdivision agreement hits “wordsmithing” hurdle in City Council committee
October 9, 2019
The second significant housing project pending a decision by the City Council was held in committee Wednesday, where members debated
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City Council moves South Hills townhome project as frustration mounts; debate lingers
October 9, 2019
After nearly a year, a townhome development proposed for Missoula’s South Hills was pushed from committee on Wednesday after members
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Bozeman firm lands $5.3M grant to develop drug replacing opioids in treating pain
October 9, 2019
SiteOne Therapeutics, a privately held pharmaceutical company in Bozeman, has received a $5.3 million federal grant to support the further
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Montana Trolley Co. wants to offer shuttles to Glacier National Park
October 9, 2019
Millions of visitors head to Glacier National Park each year and the Montana Trolley Company is looking to alleviate congestion
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While unofficial, WinCo Foods plans to remodel, open in old Shopko building
October 8, 2019
The former Shopko building on South Reserve will serve as the new home of WinCo Foods LLC, several real estate
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Governor bans flavored e-cigarettes for 120 days, starting Oct. 22
October 8, 2019
Gov. Steve Bullock announced a temporary ban on all flavored e-cigarettes Tuesday, responding to a public health emergency after at
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As city eyes Brooks Street planning grant, Midtown Association raises its game
October 8, 2019
With its growing membership base, the Midtown Association plans to direct its renewed energy on bringing changes to the Brooks
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Missoula City Council frustrated by subdivisions; developers say regs will drive cost increases
October 8, 2019
Missoula wrestled with growth on Monday night – evermore dense subdivisions, tighter standards for townhome exemption developments, and the lack
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Cybersecurity expert: Missoula businesses must be proactive to fend off ransomware
October 7, 2019
As ransomware “spreads like wildfire” and attacks businesses of all sizes, taking proactive steps is vital to fending off criminals
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Founder of Missoula startup maps TIF projects as show of impact
October 7, 2019
Nick Shontz, the founder of the Missoula technology startup Geofli, spent much of September exporting data provided by MRA for
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Adaptive paragliding: ‘Missoula’s skies are open to everyone’
October 7, 2019
Dylan Helms has a rare disease called Friedreich’s ataxia that affects his nervous system and keeps him from walking. But
Read more.MEP organizing investor showcase to highlight Missoula’s opportunity zone
October 4, 2019
The Missoula Economic Partnership plans to showcase several pieces of property within the city's new opportunity zone next spring in
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Employers added 136,000 jobs in September as trade gap rises
October 4, 2019
American employers fell short of expectations and added just 136,000 jobs in September, while the U.S. trade deficit widened as
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Sizable gifts to help UM build art museum, grow program for women leaders
October 4, 2019
The University of Montana on Friday announced two major financial contributions to the school, including a $5 million gift to
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UM: $730K consultation grant kicks in for rural Montana startups
October 4, 2019
Now that Karl Unterschuetz is on the job, rural Montana entrepreneurs looking for guidance can ramp up their unusual, creative
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Missoula County lobbies for return of passenger rail service
October 3, 2019
Missoula County commissioners on Thursday expressed their interest in restoring passenger rail service to Missoula, saying the costs could be
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“A really good trajectory:” Stockman Bank opens new $18M southside branch
October 3, 2019
For the second time in as many years, Stockman Bank cut the ribbon on its newest Missoula facility Wednesday night,
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Coca-Cola bottling plant on track for spring completion in Missoula Development Park
October 2, 2019
Construction of the new 69,0000 square-foot Coca-Cola Bottling plant west of the city is right on schedule. Trevor Messinger, president
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Missoula Planning Board signs off on new Downtown Master Plan
October 2, 2019
Calling it a visionary document, members of the Missoula Planning Board on Tuesday night approved the new Downtown Master Plan
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Missoula Business Beat: Iris Coffee, EmPower Place, Fisher’s Technology, Veera Donuts
October 2, 2019
Business growth in Missoula continues with projects big and small. Here's a collection of intriguing moves we’re highlighting in the
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Bullock cheers ruling upholding Montana’s net neutrality provision
October 2, 2019
Gov. Steve Bullock this week praised a federal's court's decision upholding a Montana rule requiring all state telecom contractors to
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Tester: VA to construct new Missoula clinic at West Broadway and Mary Jane
October 1, 2019
After years of work, Sen. Jon Tester on Tuesday said the Department of Veterans Affairs will construct a new outpatient
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Missoula airport seeks restaurant applicants as terminal project advances
October 1, 2019
Passengers waiting for a flight at Missoula International Airport will have more room to roam when the new terminal opens
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New Missoula Public Library on target to open in June
October 1, 2019
Three years ago, Missoula County voters expressed support for a new public library. Today, the building is rising rapidly and
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State minimum wage set to increase 15 cents in January to $8.65 an hour
September 30, 2019
Gov. Steve Bullock announced Monday that Montanans earning minimum wage will see the rate increase to $8.65 per hour beginning
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“Hey, What’s That?” This month’s look at Missoula’s real estate moves
September 30, 2019
In this month’s episode of “Hey, What’s That?” Sterling CRE looks at the latest real estate moves in Midtown, Reserve
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Mother of former Missoulian columnist publishes book of son’s work
September 30, 2019
Daunting though it was, Helen Kelly had a promise to keep, one that began on August afternoon in 2014 when
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Missoula Food Bank puts the ‘C’ back in ‘community’ with inclusive mission
September 28, 2019
Unique among traditional food banks, the Missoula Food Bank and Community Center has ardently put the “C” back in community
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Liquid Planet: Coffee shop moves to Broadway; 2 new restaurants/bars planned on Higgins
September 27, 2019
Liquid Planet is moving from its current location, at 223 N. Higgins Ave., around the corner to 121 W. Broadway,
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Missoula’s Draught Works, Highlander breweries donate beer for D.C. festival
September 27, 2019
Beer lovers in the nation's capitol will sample suds from Montana when the Go West Beer Fest kicks off this
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Great Falls airport raising revenue with hopes for California, Texas flights
September 27, 2019
Los Angeles is the third largest market at the Great Falls airport. But the airport is also the largest Montana
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Missoula’s Brightways Learning offers customized ‘web of support’ to schools, students
September 26, 2019
Everyone is ripe to learn resiliency skills, according to Missoula-founded Brightways Learning, a private K-12 education nonprofit that has existed
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Federal grants directed to Pov, YWCA, Homeword for homeless housing efforts
September 26, 2019
In contracts approved this week, nearly $90,000 in federal funding will go to three Missoula organizations to provide emergency housing
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In tight job market, Missoula employers increasingly apt to train, hire ‘ex-offenders’
September 25, 2019
As the state expects Montana’s labor force to increase annually by 3,900 workers over the next 10 years, a Job
Read more.City gives initial nod to Hellgate Village subdivision; zoning change still pending
September 25, 2019
Members of the City Council on Wednesday granted initial approval for a minor subdivision off Flynn Lane, one that's tied
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Missoula airport approves marketing dollars as LA service, REAL ID draw near
September 24, 2019
To offset a bump in aviation fuel taxes passed by the Legislature, the Missoula County Airport Authority on Tuesday expanded
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