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McDonald's plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices
McDonald's is planning to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to counter slowing sales and customers' …
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Real estate lawsuit settlement upends decades-long policies that helped set agent commissions
Under the terms of the settlement announced Friday, the National Association of Realtors agreed to change rules that for decades required brokers or agents who…
Internet gambling revenue continues to soar in New Jersey. In-person revenue? Not so much.
Internet gambling revenue continues to soar in New Jersey, where online casinos are accounting for a growing share of the betting pie. Atlantic City's casinos …
US consumer sentiment ticks down slightly, but most expect inflation to ease further
Consumers became slightly less optimistic about the economy this month, though they continue to expect inflation to cool further, a potential sign that price i…
Home sellers are cutting list prices as spring buying season starts with higher mortgage rates
More homeowners eager to sell their home are lowering their initial asking price in a bid to entice prospective buyers as the spring homebuying season gets goi…
Polson’s Little Shop Montana blends vintage and new finds
The Little Shop Montana, which recently moved from Highway 93 to Polson’s Main Street is a pleasure to explore.
Stock market today: Wall Street slips some more ahead of this week's inflation report
Stocks are slipping as Wall Street prepares for a report on inflation that could show how realistic its hopes for easier interest rates are.
US is constantly assessing expansion of chip export controls that can boost China's military
The U.S. commerce secretary says Washington is constantly assessing the need to expand export controls to stop China from acquiring advanced computer chips and…
At US universities, record numbers of Indian students seek brighter prospects — and overseas jobs
As India's booming youth population outpaces the growth of its education system, historic numbers of students are turning abroad for higher education. India es…
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Kalispell business offers fingerprinting services
Former police officer Jerie Betschart spent more than a decade fingerprinting for the Kalispell Police Department, and after retiring at the end of 2023, she s…
Logan Health Medical Center recognized for performance as rural community hospital
Chartis’ annual top 100 award program recognizes outstanding performances among the nation’s rural hospitals based on the results of the Chartis Rural Hospital Performance INDEX
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The Whitefish Chamber of Commerce hosts its Workforce Housing Summit on March 13 at Grouse Mountain Lodge in Whitefish.
Longtime owners of Kalispell's Woodland Floral retiring
Woodland Floral, a mainstay of Kalispell’s bouquet and sentiment business, is changing hands after 45 years.
Columbia Falls bakery and cafe Uptown Hearth returns
“It was said that if your dreams don’t scare you, you didn’t dream big enough. This thing scared me about four million times," said Uptown Hearth’s original ow…