


U.S. job market faces challenges as employers shed 23,000 jobs in July; labor shortages impact hiring, report reveals.

Fireworks at Mount Rushmore on July 3, 2026, cost South Dakota $450,000 more than the economic impact generated.
Alani Bankhead, the Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Montana, confirmed she will not drop out of the 2026 race. Monday marked the final day candidates could withdraw without appearing on the ballot. Members of Bankhead’s party urged her to exit to favor independent candidate Seth Bodnar, who also refuses

Independent U.S. Senate candidate Seth Bodnar announced in Billings he won’t be dropping out of the race despite concerns.

Gallatin County leads in new housing permits in Montana, with rates surpassing other counties despite high home prices.

Discover how Haley Omeasoo trains Indigenous families in Montana to search for missing loved ones amidst crisis.

As Washington state recovers from a devastating wildfire, concerns mount over the stability of its property insurance market.

The Trump administration is set to overhaul Head Start, risking its core standards like low teacher-student ratios.

In 2040, a young worker shortage may boost wages and housing. North Dakota faces labor gaps despite high pay, AI limits.

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U.S. Senators propose a bill requiring schools to seek waivers before buying non-U.S. food, supporting local agriculture.