The Great Northern Development Corporation is proud to announce the fourth annual Minnow Tank business competition, offering $10,000 in cash awards to rural entrepreneurs across northeastern Montana. The contest supports both startups and existing small businesses looking to grow, turning strong ideas into sustainable operations. Minnow Tank isn’t just a competition; it’s a proven community

Average gasoline prices in Montana have fallen 10.1 cents per gallon in the last week, averaging $2.85/g on Monday, Dec. 15, according to GasBuddy’s survey of 615 stations in Montana. Prices in Montana are 13.9 cents per gallon lower than a month ago and stand 8.3 cents per gallon higher than a year ago. The national average price of diesel has decreased 5.3 cents compared to a week ago and stands

Joining the Montana Department of Labor & Industry (DLI), Gov. Greg Gianforte has announced more than 32,000 Montana businesses will see a reduction in 2026 unemployment insurance (UI) tax rates following the implementation of recent reforms, resulting in a savings of more than $23 million. “By reforming our tax code and cutting back the thicket of red tape tying up job creators,