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Lincoln County Coverage
100 Troy Mine workers laid off
Posted 4:17 PM 5/24/2013 by Melissa Rafferty - KPAX News
Revett Minerals has laid off 100 of its employees at the Troy mine. The copper and silver mine has been shut down since December due to rock falls and cave-ins.
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Mineral County Coverage
St. Regis may lose visitors center, impacting local economy
Posted 9:42 AM 5/23/2013 by Jacqueline Quynh - KPAX News
It's a situation many visitor's information centers in Montana face, but the lack of funding for the one in St. Regis could mean that it'll shutdown. A closure won't only effect visitors, but an entire community.
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EconTracker News
Construction on new Kalispell Cabela's continues
Posted 7:46 AM 5/23/2013 by Dax VanFossen - KAJ News
Construction is well underway on a new Cabela's sporting goods store in Kalispell, which is scheduled to open this fall.
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EconTracker News
Bernanke warns against hitting the brakes too soon
Posted 12:28 PM 5/22/2013 by Annalyn Kurtz - CNNMoney
The Federal Reserve has kept its key short-term interest rate near zero since December 2008, and expects it to stay there for a "considerable time" as the recovery strengthens, Bernanke said.
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EconTracker News
Montana job-seekers face challenges
Posted 9:43 AM 5/22/2013 by Marnee Banks - MTN News
Montana's unemployment rate is two points lower than the national average, but many job-seekers still struggle trying to find work.
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Traffic and Transportation
Missoula gas prices continue dramatic jump
Posted 7:43 AM 5/22/2013 by Jacqueline Quynh - KPAX News
High gas prices are just another sign that the summer traveling season is here, and the price has spiked over 30 cents since last month around the Missoula area.
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Montana refinery manager bullish on plant's future
Posted 7:23 AM 5/22/2013 by Jay Kohn - MTN News
MTN News recently sat down with Billings Phillips 66 Refinery Manager Julian Stoll to gain some insight into what it takes to run one of the big three oil refineries in Billings.
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Missoula hopes Kmart site redevelopment will "transform" South Brooks
Posted 9:26 PM 5/21/2013 by Dennis Bragg - KPAX News
Missoula officials say a plan to redevelop the old Kmart site on South Brooks will not only be good for business, but will transform that gateway into the city.
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On Special Assignment
A look behind Montana's unemployment numbers
Posted 11:00 AM 5/21/2013 by Marnee Banks - MTN News
State labor officials recently announced the state's unemployment rate dropped to 5.5%. Reporter Marnee Banks went on Special Assignment to find out what the numbers mean, and whether there more people out of work than what the numbers show.
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Kohl's, Cabela's Outpost coming to Missoula
Posted 9:41 AM 5/21/2013 by Melissa Rafferty - KPAX News
The long-standing K-Mart building on Brooks Street will be demolished to make room for a 55,410 square foot Kohl's Department Store and 41,239 square foot Cabela's Outpost.
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