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Investment Incentives: The U.S. Treasury approved 25 new Montana Opportunity Zones across 16 counties, including Blaine. Starting in 2027, the designations will offer tax incentives for investment in underserved communities. Data Center Debate: A Missoula AI company is suing over city zoning restrictions, while groups urge state regulators to scrutinize a proposed water well for a 5,100-acre data center campus north of Billings. Commercial Real Estate: Atlanta-based Ardent Companies bought downtown properties in Bozeman and Whitefish and is pursuing more Montana deals. Aviation Supply: BRC Aircraft acquired Murphy Aircraft’s remaining parts inventory and plans to distribute parts through Great Falls in 2028, supporting owners after Murphy’s closure. Agriculture: The USDA is investing $2.4 million to expand Montana meat-processing capacity and support ranchers.

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Nov. 9, 2026

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18 minutes ago

Business Masterclass Series coming to Libby in January

The Western News - Montana |

Owner: Hagadone Family info about owner

The Western News - Montana

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Owned By	Hagadone Family through Hagadone Corporation & Hagadone Media Group
Year Founded	1902
Website	thewesternnews.com
Domain Registration Year	2000
Access Type	hybrid
Publication Location	United States, Montana, Libby
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

Montana Group to end Maketū Pies production

Hospitality Business |

Owner: Simon Grover info about owner

Hospitality Business

Neutral

Owned By	Simon Grover through The Intermedia Group Pty Ltd
Year Founded	2014
Website	www.hospitalitybusiness.co.nz
Domain Registration Year	2014
Access Type	open
Publication Location	New Zealand, Auckland
Owner Country	Australia

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27 minutes ago

Red Deer to host 2028 Montana’s Brier for first time in more than 30 years

Central Alberta Online |

Owner: Elmer Hildebrand info about owner

Central Alberta Online

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Owned By	Elmer Hildebrand through Golden West Broadcasting Ltd
Year Founded	2023
Website	www.centralalbertaonline.com
Domain Registration Year	2023
Access Type	open
Publication Location	Canada, Lacombe
Owner Country	Canada

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4 hours ago

Commentary: The blue tsunami has a message for Virginia Democrats on data centers and campaign finance

Virginia Mercury |

Owner: States Newsroom Network info about owner

The Virginia Mercury

Center-left

Owned By	States Newsroom Network (Non-profit. Chris Fitzsimon, Director & Publisher)
Year Founded	2018
Website	https://www.virginiamercury.com/
Domain Registration Year	2018
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Virginia, Richmond
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

College students in Missoula County received $6,398,963 in athletically-related financial aid in 2025

Glacier Country News - Montana |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

Glacier Country News - Montana

Right-wing

Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://glaciercountrynews.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Montana,
Owner Country	United States

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5 hours ago

OpEd: Honoring Utah’s veteran owned, American-made small businesses

Cache Valley Daily - Utah |

Owner: Kent Frandsen info about owner

Cache Valley Daily - Utah

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Owned By	Kent Frandsen through Cache Valley Media Group
Year Founded	2010
Website	www.cachevalleydaily.com
Domain Registration Year	2008
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Utah, Logan
Owner Country	United States

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8 hours ago

A new fight begins over data centers in Montana

Yellowstone Public Radio - Montana |

Owner: Montana University System & National Public Radio (NPR) Member Network info about owner

Yellowstone Public Radio - Montana

Public Broadcaster

Owned By	Montana University System; National Public Radio (NPR) Network affiliate
Year Founded	1972
Website	https://www.ypradio.org/
Domain Registration Year	2004
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Montana, Billings
Owner Country	United States

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9 hours ago

Hill County awards $576,069 in athletically-related financial aid to students in 2025

Central Montana Times |

Owner: Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron info about owner

Central Montana Times

Right-wing

Caution	Pseudo-journalism: Pink-slime
Owned By	Brian Timpone & Bradley Cameron through Metric Media LLC
Year Founded	2020
Website	https://centralmontanatimes.com/
Domain Registration Year	2019
Access Type	open
Publication Location	United States, Montana,
Owner Country	United States

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