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It's been nearly two years since Reese and Ray's IGA closed in Laurel. Now, the wait is almost over for a second grocery shopping option in Laurel.

We're hoping someone opens a huge amusement park on this prime piece of land on Billings West End.

Wondering what they're building next to REI? Surprisingly, it's not another coffee shop, bank, casino, or car wash (although one of those are going up nearby).

Yesteryears Antique Mall is moving to the former Hart Albin building. In its place, a new mixed-use high rise is planned. It will be the 4th tallest building in Montana.

Many of the free samples we tried today at the new Costco were Montana-made. From vitamins to steak, we ate our way through the entire store.

Downtowners have a new option for locally crafted donuts, as Proof opens its second Billings location.

The company is collecting donations of new and gently used business and business-casual attire now through June 30th at all Billings area branch locations.

I like beer, peanuts, popcorn and caramel. So when I heard a longtime Billings candy shop has combined all four flavors... I had to stop by and check it out.

Dear Future Edgar Bar Owner(s), Speaking on behalf of loyal Edgar Bar fans everywhere, we're writing this note in hopes that you will thoughtfully consider our requests.

Another day, another big retailer is in trouble. At one time in the not-so-distant past, places like JCPenny, Blockbuster, and Kmart were considered virtually unstoppable. If you would have said, in let's say 1995, that any of those aforementioned businesses would be struggling or basically non-existent by 2023, people would have laughed in your face.  ...

Younger people frequently get an unfair judgment that "they just don't want to work." Two young men from Laurel are proving those assumptions wrong.

If you have a gift certificate to Rise Again Tattoo, you'll want to read this story now.