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Bernanke warns against hitting the brakes too soon
Posted 12:28 PM 5/22/2013 by Annalyn Kurtz - CNNMoney
NEW YORK - The U.S. economy is on stronger footing than a year ago, but Ben Bernanke wants to be careful not to squelch the recovery now.
"A premature tightening of monetary policy could lead interest rates to rise temporarily, but would also carry a (More)
Montana job-seekers face challenges
Missoula gas prices continue dramatic jump
Montana refinery manager bullish on plant's future
5/21/2013
Missoula hopes Kmart site redevelopment will "transform" South Brooks
Posted 6:50 AM 5/22/2013 by Dennis Bragg - KPAX News
MISSOULA - Missoula officials say a plan to redevelop the old Kmart site on Brooks Street will not only be good for business, but will transform that gateway into the city.
The Missoula Redevelopment Agency commissioners endorsed a plan last week to demolish the old store, replacing it (More)
A look behind Montana's unemployment numbers
Kohl's, Cabela's Outpost coming to Missoula
5/20/2013
Vann's Evergreen location to close next month
Posted 10:41 AM 5/21/2013 by KAJ News Staff
EVERGREEN - A Montana business will be closing their doors in Kalispell soon because of issues with the current building they are in.
The owners of Vann's Electronics in the Evergreen area have been looking for a new location since April after losing its lease on their building.
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Nearly 300 workers may be let go due to MT compmay closure
Posted 12:27 PM 5/20/2013 by Jacqueline Quynh - KPAX News
MISSOULA - Up to 300 people in the Missoula Valley and around Montana may be out of a job.
MTN News received a call Friday morning from an employee of Highway Technologies, a national company known for paving roads, re-directing traffic, and other road construction projects. He said (More)
