On a Wednesday September evening in Whitefish, two men sat next to each other recording a live podcast in a crowded bar. On the left was Ryan Busse, the 54-year-old former firearms executive and Democratic candidate for governor of Montana, in a baseball cap and jeans. On the right sat Brian Schweitzer, the twoterm Democratic governor of Montana from 2004 to 2012. While the men have similarities

The Great Northern Development Corp., headquartered in Wolf Point, recently came away with two prestigious awards from the Montana Economic Developers Association held in Havre. The first Impact Award won was for the success of the 2024 Minnow Tank Competition. The program has empowered local entrepreneurs by proving hands-on business plan training, expert mentorship and a chance to compete