Video – City Club Missoula – Advocates and community leaders urge action on the Missing and Murdered Indigenous People/Relatives (MMIP/MMIR) crisis

“It really is a community wide issue. And institutions have responsibility, but us as individuals also have a responsibility to learn and take action in this movement,” said Chloe Zuraff, an anti-human trafficking coordinator at the Montana Department of Corrections.

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HVN SAVE THE DATE: November 19th – Monthly Meet-Up with Colleen Rudio, Founder/CEO Cascadia Management Group

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Prospera 2026/2027 Events and Trainings

Crafting Your Business Plan (VIRTUAL) November 12 and so much more….

Student enrollment is falling faster than public schools are closing

A total of 1,156 US public schools closed during the last academic year, the highest number since the pandemic. The figure, from a new analysis published this week, largely reflects declining birth rates and funding cuts. 

University of Montana Excels in Supporting Military Veterans’ Education

UM ranks among top Military Friendly colleges, reflecting strong veteran support and evolving education policies. Veteran David Ley credits UM’s services for his successful, debt-free academic journey and community leadership.

CubCloud AI Challenges Missoula Data Center Zoning Rules

CubCloud AI argues Missoula’s 2025 zoning amendment violates Montana’s Right to Compute Act by imposing stricter restrictions on data centers. The lawsuit could redefine how local governments regulate digital infrastructure amid economic and environmental concerns.

Humanity faces a hotter world than experts forecast last year, driven by rising U.S. emissions.

The latest UNEP report shows Earth will warm more than expected due to rising U.S. emissions and policy shifts. Montana businesses may face increased risks if emissions are not curbed soon.

Harvard Reveals the Secrets of Raising Successful Kids

If you want capable adults, raise responsible kids.

What Constant Surveillance Is Doing to Children… Helicopter Parents on Steroids.

“If we are being tracked or surveilled, and there is a ubiquitous sense that we can be rescued, are we not fully internalizing that sense of our own capacity?” he said. “And ultimately, there will come a time when we do need to stand on our own two feet.”

Montana eighth grader at Baker Junior High Rye Rost Wins National Award for Plantain-Based Bioplastic

Thirteen-year-old Rye Rost earned second place in a top STEM contest with her innovative vinyl bioplastic made from plantains. She aims to refine her invention as a sustainable alternative to single-use plastics.

Chamonix moves to set tourist quotas, a first in the Alps. Is this a portent of things to come internationally?

Under the plan, access to the Lac Blanc and the Chéserys lakes, which offer breathtaking views of the Mont-Blanc massif, would require an advance reservation, with a cap of 600 to 1,000 daily visitors, starting in summer 2027.

University of Montana College of Business Ranks Top 15 Percent Nationally

The University of Montana College of Business ranks No. 89 among public universities, leading the Big Sky Conference. With growing enrollment and strong alumni outcomes, UM is poised for continued success.

Higher education commissioner flags 8 University of Montana programs in review

For the last two years, the University ran its own academic portfolio review to find inefficiencies and programs that could be cut. Now, the Office of the Commissioner of Higher Education has started its own annual review pilot for every Montana University System school.

EcosAtlas – How A Laramie, Wyoming Startup Is Bringing Manufacturers Back To Wyoming And The U.S.

EcosAtlas aggregates over 100 datasets to provide up-to-date supply chain insights, helping companies reshore operations despite policy uncertainty. Piloted in Wyoming and Idaho, the platform identifies local manufacturing capabilities and economic opportunities.

Resource Hub: Small business owners find free assistance at Flathead Valley Community College

We help entrepreneurs and innovators succeed in Northwest Montana.

The Next Gen-Z Startup Boom Isn’t Happening in Silicon Valley. It’s Hitting College Towns

Instead of following a traditional career path, members of Gen-Z are embracing entrepreneurship for an unexpected reason.

GFDA Top Ten for 11/8/26

Meadowview Village celebrated their first home set in the new 163-home community in Great Falls with a ribbon cutting event. Over 200 people were able to visit and tour the completed home. This is a major homeownership milestone for Great Falls as these homes are on lots the buyers will own outright. This new neighborhood brings a new rung to the homeownership ladder in Great Falls,

Sheridan, Wyoming Doubles Manufacturing Jobs Through Strategic Investments

Sheridan’s focus on workforce training and infrastructure has created a thriving manufacturing hub. Local companies are expanding and new businesses are relocating, fueling economic growth and job creation.

The Anti-Social Century – Your Community Can Do Better

Self-imposed solitude might just be the most important social fact of the 21st century in America. What are your thoughts on this?  – Does your community have “Sit here if you’d like to have a conversation” benches?

Wealthy Mountain Homeowners Invest in Oxygenation Systems

I sat next to a contractor at a bar in Big Sky, Montana recently. He said he had another year working on a home. He’d been working on it for 4 years. I asked what was unique about it. He said oxygen available in every room…. The revolution will be televised. Stay tuned.

Beloved Missoula Gyro Shop for Sale After 40 Years

You may have always wanted to own your very own restaurant in Missoula. Well, here is your chance. Plus, there’s a history of over forty (40) years behind it. Plus, some great gyros.

Montana Career Opportunity – Executive Director – Missoula Community Access Television (“MCAT”)

Missoula Community Access Television (“MCAT”) is a community access television station and media resource center located within the Missoula Public Library in Missoula, Montana. Our services are used by residents, nonprofits, artists, and local government…

Bozeman’s Bridger Photonics is hiring. The explosive growth continues. Come be a part of it!

🚀 Operators don’t just need to simply find methane anymore. They need to prove their numbers to regulators, investors, and their own boards. More and more of them are choosing Bridger to do it because…

Climate Change Threatens Homeownership as a Stable Investment

Grist highlights growing financial risks to homeownership due to climate impacts, challenging the traditional path to wealth. Montana’s unique climate vulnerabilities may soon reflect these national concerns, urging a rethink of long-term asset strategies.

City of Missoula secures $1 million grant for Reserve Street safety upgrades

Between 2019 and 2023, Reserve Street saw 1,664 crashes, resulting in 63 serious injuries and three deaths, according to the city.

Frontier Angels – WHAT’S NEXT?! Montana — October 2026

October brought a $4.3 billion U.S. Air Force contract to a tribally owned St. Ignatius company, a second U.S. Army order for a Bozeman defense software firm, a photonic packaging facility opening in Bozeman, and a manufacturing groundbreaking in Hamilton. Here is what happened.

Montana’s S&K Aerospace Awarded $4.3 Billion U.S. Air Force PROS 7 Contract

“This is a huge win for S&K, but it really belongs to the people who got us here,” said Tony Amadeo, President of S&K Aerospace. “We had an outstanding team across B&P, Pricing, Contracts, HR, IT/IRM, Quality and our technical and operational organizations that put an enormous amount of work into PROS 7.

The fall print edition of The Pulp is out in the wild.

We’ve posted a couple of the stories on our website — Ben Fowlkes’ profile of Hellgate High’s girls’ flag football team, and Max Savage Levenson’s piece on the new hi-fi listening bar inside the Florence called Shapes. Oh, and the Missoula-themed crossword puzzle, too!

Google Commits $17 Billion to Wyoming Data Center Expansion

Google will build a 702-megawatt data center near Terry Ranch Road, marking a major shift in regional computing infrastructure. The project includes advanced fuel-cell technology and efforts to minimize environmental impact amid local concerns.

How ‘deep reading’ can cure your brain rot

Smartphones, AI, and internet overload wreck cognitive functions. But reading more—and changing how we read—could be the balm.

Montana Career Opportunities – Service Operations Technician – Tier 1, Corporate IT Manager, Network Administrator, Account Executive and more…   – Zoot 

No Suits, Montana Roots Discover fulfilling careers at Zoot, where our dedicated employees focus on delivering the best decisioning engines for some of the largest organizations worldwide. As part of the Zoot team, you’ll join…

Montana asks appeals court to lift order allowing American Prairie bison to graze

In district court filings, American Prairie argued that its bison qualify as domestic livestock and that federal law does not require them to be raised for production.

US-Made Tabletop Humanoid Robots Now Available for Pre-Order for under $12,000

Las Vegas-based Realbotix offers four humanoid robot models with subscription-based interaction, aiming to address loneliness through AI companionship. Limited units will ship in 2027, presenting new social options for isolated communities.

What It Will Take To Turn the ‘Blue Wave’ Into a Watershed Moment for Transportation Reform

Despite midterm wins, entrenched highway funding and bipartisan priorities limit transportation reform. Advocates urge organizing new lawmakers ahead of a major reauthorization bill.

November News for Montana Nonprofits

Now is the time to stay engaged. Introduce yourself to your newly elected and returning representatives, highlight the important work you do, and tell them about the solutions your organization sees working in your community. Democracy doesn’t happen only on election day. We build it together every day, and we’re grateful you’re part of it.

Career Opportunities at Northwestern Energy

For a complete list of available jobs… please visit our career site at: https://www.northwesternenergy.com/about-us

Montana Joins FAST-41 to Speed Up Infrastructure Permitting

“I’m worried about projects receiving this designation in the age of corruption that we live in,”

LA residents may be allowed to paint their own crosswalks

Councilwoman Katy Yaroslavsky put out a motion instructing the Los Angeles Department of Public Transportation to study the feasibility of allowing volunteers to paint crosswalks.

Bozeman Voters Approve New Charter Reshaping Local Elections

The amended charter changes mayoral terms and expands the City Commission to six members elected by wards. Implementation will begin in 2027 with public input continuing through the transition.

Bay Area Mandates Heat Pumps to Replace Gas Water Heaters

The Bay Area Air District approved the nation’s strongest standards requiring gas water heaters to be replaced with cleaner heat pumps. This change aims to reduce pollution, prevent health issues, and lower energy costs while supported by substantial rebates and investments.

California Boosts Film Tax Credit to $1 Billion Through 2040

Governor Newsom’s proposal aims to reverse declining shooting days and maintain California’s entertainment dominance. The plan includes new incentives for independent productions and multi-project commitments.