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Have you wanted to make your own home-brew beer, but don't know how or where to get started? Or, maybe you'd like to give it a try first before buying a bunch of your own equipment? Check out this new Montana business...

If you've ever dreamed of owning your own business in a charming little town in Montana, here is your chance. The Belfry Country Store is for sale. And it can be yours for just $199,000 (plus inventory).

Town Pump is one of Montana's biggest companies. It's also one of the most charitable. They're offering $500,000 in grant money to volunteer EMT and ambulance services in Montana. Deadline to apply is March 31st.

The rumors are true. Laurel is getting it's first Wendy's. Heavy equipment is already prepping the site for construction and the store is hoping to be open July 1st, 2020.

The Knodel brothers, Sam and Jeff, first started bottling their sweet BBQ sauce in 2014, but Sam tells us it has likely been in use since the early 1960's at Eugene's. Now, the Knodel brothers a launching a whole new line of their "Sam & Jeff" Montana BBQ sauce.

Billings has a new thrift shop on Minnesota Avenue that offers shopping by the pound. Take a peek inside.

Come bowl for a good cause on March 28th with the Strikes Against Cancer fundraiser, hosted by the R.O.A.D. R.A.S.H motorcycle riders group.

Update: Evergreen Ace Hardware Opening 3/16

Before the end of 2020, Billings will celebrate the grand opening of even more new stores and businesses.

We think of Billings, Montana as a retail destination. We also know that Billings is Montana's largest "city" with diversified, recession-proof economy. Billings is also a destination for health care, finance, agriculture, oil, gas, sports and entertainment. But when we say high tech- most would just think of Bozeman, Montana. Think again.

If you have new or gently used coats, hats, scarfs, gloves or hoodies, take them to Fred's Appliance today or tomorrow.

Remodeling a kitchen is an exciting major investment. Here's why locally owned companies can offer you better results than big box stores.