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We are the cheerleaders and curators of all things local that we love – small businesses, gutsy entrepreneurs, our burgeoning art and culture scene, and some of the best outdoor adventures in the world.
Manifest Destiny Sprawling subdivisions are not the Flathead Valley’s inevitable future. FEATURE BY KEEGAN SIEBENALER When Tianna Thomas moved back to the Flathead Valley as a crisis counselor for the National Suicide Prevention Hotline in 2019, she couldn’t...
A Hard Row to Hoe As houses replace hayfields, farming the Flathead’s remaining agricultural land becomes increasingly difficult. FEATURE STORY BY KATIE CANTRELL Chris Fritz pulls his maroon pickup onto the rutted path next to the old barn. The October morning holds...
Headwaters Citizens’ toolkit We need to get more involved with local development and growth. But first, let’s understand the landscape. How does private property get developed, and how can we make sure it happens in the best way possible? The Flathead...
Business Bonanza! Land Of Opportunity These three fantastic local businesses each fill a special niche, enriching life here in the Flathead. Meg Blakney from Dan D’ Lion MACKENZIE REISS Dan D’LION: A CUT ABOVE THE REST After successfully opening the doors...
Business Highlight Good medicine Haskill Creek Farms offers herbal remedies and quality cannabis. Inside the Haskill Creek store MACKENZIE REISS “Crossing the threshold at Haskill Creek Farms feels like stepping into a modern-day apothecary. Guests are...
Business Highlight The tomato people Enchanting towers of vegetables comprise a family farm in Kalispell that’s locally famous for juicy tomatoes and crisp cucumbers. BENJAMIN ALVA POLLEY T he Flathead Valley’s growing season is short. But one farmer, Keith Graham,...
