Economy

Nearly 2,400 acres of Stillwater County land could soon be generating solar power, mostly for customers in other states. Not everyone is happy about it.

With gas prices skyrocketing and housing costs soaring, many voters are feeling the pinch as election season approaches.

With major pizza franchises like Pizza Hut and Papa Johns facing closures, many are left wondering where their next slice will come from.

The winds of change are blowing through Montana's retail scene again as yet another iconic store prepares to shut its doors. It's a tough pill for many to swallow.

One topic we wanted to cover is wildfire policies and how challenges in states like California can lead to higher home insurance rates here in Montana.

Montana topped South Dakota and our neighboring states in the latest GDP report out of the Minneapolis Fed. Plus, another round of tax relief should continue to fuel the Montana economy.

All four adults stammer for an answer. Finally the son says, "I'll just look it up."

A listener in Roundup, Montana said it best- we've already lost one mine. We can't afford to lose another. Coming up Friday is a very critical rally for Montana coal and coal miner jobs in Roundup.

At some point, the farm family will throw up their hands and say "Can't do this anymore."

Once dubbed "The Richest Hill On Earth", Butte, Montana is primed for a business renaissance. A brand new chapter of economic prosperity. We asked Montanans for suggestions about what industry might be the catalyst to Butte's rebirth.

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