The Montana Cooperative Development Center is partnering with various organizations across Montana including the MSU-Extension Service to build better food systems supply chains in Montana. The work is wide spread across different agriculture sectors and markets. Executive Director Tracy McIntyre. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/u...
Missoula – Economy Takes a Hit With Cancelation of Missoula Marathon
The Missoula economy will miss out on roughly $2 million worth of visitor spending due to the coronavirus-caused cancellation of the Missoula Marathon this year. About a third of the race’s 6,000 participants come from out of state. In past years racers have booked 3,000 hotel rooms and scores of vacation rental homes in town.
Governor Bullock’s Task Force on COVID-19 General Matt Quinn On Phase 1 Reopening Progress
Montana will go into Phase 2 of COVID-19 reopening of the state next Friday The head of the Governor Steve Bullock’s Task Force on COVID-19 Matt Quinn on how Phase 1 is progressing. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-25-1.mp3
Signature Gathering for Legalized Marijuana
New Approach Montana will kick off signatures drives in Montana’s major cities Saturday hoping to get 75,000 plus signatures needed to put two questions of legalization of marijuana to voters in this year’s general election. Initiative 190 would legalize regulate and tax marijuana while Constitutional Amendment 118 would set the age of consump...
Yellowstone Park Reopening Update
Yellowstone National Park Superintendent Cam Sholly said Thursday an announcement is coming soon on when Yellowstone will reopen and what that will look like. He hinted a decision will come after talking to about 600 business people county health officials and governors in the three surrounding states.
New State Website for Employers and Employees
The Department of Labor and Industry is issuing guidance to Montanans returning to work during phase one of the reopening of Montana’s economy. It has launched a new page on its COVID-19 website focused on providing information to Montana employers and employees on the Governor’s reopening directive health and safety along with recruitment and...
Montana GOP Calling On Top Democrats To Denounce Comments of Max Baucus During CNN Interview
The Montana GOP Thursday called on top Democrats to denounce these comments made by former Montana U.S. Senator and former Chinese Ambassador Max Baucus during a CNN interview. https://northernbroadcasting.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Untitled-23-1.mp3
Big Sky Resort to Open
Big Sky Resort announced a phased reopening of some of its dining lodging and recreation facilities. The limited reopening for the largest employer in Big Sky will start May 22nd with the reopening of the golf course.
Anaconda / Deer Lodge – County Commission Approves Approves Hotel Proposal
The Anaconda-Deer Lodge County Commission has voted to approve the East Anaconda Development Area Hotel Proposal. It outlines construction plans for a $10 million hotel restaurant and meeting facility in the East Yards Development Area. It’s being described as the largest economic stimulation the economy has had in 50 years.
Governor Announces May 15th Opening of Gyms, Theatres, and Museums
By May 15th gyms theaters and museums in Montana can operate at half-capacity and with social distancing measures in place. That announcement was made by Governor Steve Bullock Thursday. The move is a further step to loosen restrictions in the first phase of a gradual reopening of the state. The mid-may date was settled on in consultation with...