Manufacturing disruptions trickle down to the Flathead

The early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, when it seemed easier to spot a grizzly bear in town than a roll of toilet paper on a store shelf, already feel like a distant memory. But the coronavirus continues to disrupt the global supply chain, and the effects are apparent in stores around the Flathead Valley. Freezers, hot tubs, bicycles and other retail goods are becoming more difficult to find, and many local business owners believe it could be weeks, or even months, before they are available once more.