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Missoula airport sets new passenger record as terminal project advances

By Martin KidstonJanuary 28, 2020

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Missoula International Airport set a new passenger record in 2019 and is verging on the milestone of serving 1 million people over the coming calendar year, officials announced on Tuesday. Airport officials released the latest data Tuesday morning, just hours before the Missoula County Airport Authority was set to convene for its monthly meeting. “The continued growth of … [Read more...] about Missoula airport sets new passenger record as terminal project advances

Women-owned businesses help guide Southgate’s evolution in shifting retail world

By Renata BirkenbuelJanuary 28, 2020

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Whitney Oliver planned to become an archaeologist. But now, like five other women-owned businesses in Southgate Mall, she thrives in retail leadership. Parlaying her people strengths and solid retail experience into a brick-and-mortar clothing shop for women, Oliver has emerged as the owner of Apricot Lane Boutique, a business she purchased in 2019. “I never saw myself as … [Read more...] about Women-owned businesses help guide Southgate’s evolution in shifting retail world

Montana Board of Regents award MSU-Northern chancellor 8.1% pay hike

By John Kelleher (Havre Herald)January 28, 2020

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(Havre Herald) Montana State University-Northern Chancellor Greg Kegel will receive an unscheduled 8.18% salary increase, thanks to the Montana University System’s Board of Regents. The regents approved Montana State University President Waded Cruzado’s request for the Kegel raise earlier this month. Regent Martha Sheehy of Billings cast the lone dissenting vote. The pay … [Read more...] about Montana Board of Regents award MSU-Northern chancellor 8.1% pay hike

Citing housing needs, Missoula City Council approves downtown condo project

By Martin KidstonJanuary 27, 2020

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Not approving a mixed-income housing project in downtown Missoula would cost the city its chance to gain affordable housing, and it would likely lead to the complete loss of several historic homes, members of the Missoula City Council said Monday night. On an 9-0 vote, the City Council approved a request to rezone the property and vacate a small portion of right of way to … [Read more...] about Citing housing needs, Missoula City Council approves downtown condo project

Art and culture playing a bigger role in driving Missoula’s economy

By Martin KidstonJanuary 27, 2020

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In the 14 years since the Missoula Art Museum completed an addition to its contemporary art gallery, the city's arts scene has come alive, placing it among the top mid-sized cities in the country on a national index of the arts. But that's hardly news anymore, and those in the arts community see big things on the horizon as Missoula's arts sector continues to grow, carving … [Read more...] about Art and culture playing a bigger role in driving Missoula’s economy

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