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SCHEELs sporting goods to replace JCPenney at Southgate Mall

By Missoula CurrentJanuary 25, 2020

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The national retailer SCHEELS will replace the property vacated by JCPenney in Southgate Mall with an opening date of 2021, mall managers said on Friday. The announcement was made roughly a week after Southgate Mall owner Washington Prime Group announced the closure of JCPenney and the acquisition of its property. Lou Conforti, CEO and director of Washington Prime, said … [Read more...] about SCHEELs sporting goods to replace JCPenney at Southgate Mall

Harmon’s Histories: Montana Territory’s horse thieves, vigilantes and hanging trees

By Jim HarmonJanuary 25, 2020

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It was the grand theft auto of the 19th century: horse theft. But contrary to legend, it wasn’t a hanging offense in Montana Territory – though many wished it were, and some ranchers may indeed have taken the law into their own hands. In the winter of 1877-78 as many as 50 horses were stolen in the Stevensville area alone, and many folks suspected a man by the name of Pete … [Read more...] about Harmon’s Histories: Montana Territory’s horse thieves, vigilantes and hanging trees

Despite chain closures, Southgate Mall sees growth in locally owned shops

By Renata BirkenbuelJanuary 24, 2020

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Despite the closures of Lucky’s Market and JCPenney in Southgate Mall, the Midtown shopping center remains strong, officials said this week. Southgate Mall Manager Tim Winger said the mall experienced “a great 2019” as opposed to the doom-and-gloom reports circulating around town when national chains close. Winger and Lauren Poppen, the mall's marketing director, cited a … [Read more...] about Despite chain closures, Southgate Mall sees growth in locally owned shops

Spread of chronic wasting disease may push Missoula toward deer control

By Laura LundquistJanuary 24, 2020

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For years, the county and city of Missoula have punted on what to do about urban deer, but the threat of disease may finally require action. That’s what Montana Fish, Wildlife and Parks Region 2 supervisor Randy Arnold recently suggested to Missoula County commissioners as FWP tries to stay ahead of a rapidly spreading disease that kills deer, elk and moose. The Missoula … [Read more...] about Spread of chronic wasting disease may push Missoula toward deer control

Missoula physical therapy firm applies motion capture technology in treatment

By Renata BirkenbuelJanuary 24, 2020

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Like a Hollywood Pixar studio creating high-tech 3D movies, a team of Missoula software developers hope to make it easier for physical therapists to care for their patients and keep pace with an increasing demand for their services. An online-only software program, Morphose Exercise Systems captures 850 to 1,000 common movements on screen to help keep patients at home on … [Read more...] about Missoula physical therapy firm applies motion capture technology in treatment

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