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Why aren't there more 'big box' and larger chain stores in Montana's fastest growing small towns? Suburbs such as Belgrade, Montana used to be bedroom communities to larger towns like Bozeman. Now, they're booming little cities that need more retail...maybe.

A study has revealed the top places in Montana with alarming cancer rates. Is where you live on this list?

It's hard to compare Montana's coolest small towns because there's a lot of them, and they can be vastly different. Montana is a huge state with a lot of geography to cover. The eastern part of the state is not like the western side.

Montana's most popular restaurants come in all forms. But great food is not hard to find in Big Sky Country. From the fanciest dining rooms to old school greasy spoon cafes, we've put together the list of Montana's favorite restaurants.

The frustration with rising property taxes across Montana continues. No shocker there. People are angry, scared, and wondering how to make the skyrocketing bills slow down. What's happening now is not sustainable.

This is a head shaker, especially with how many helpful resources there are about living in Montana. So many people insist on holding onto false expectations, incorrect data, and far outdated imagery about what life is really like in Montana. It has always been hard to live here, but there's another set of challenges now.

Local women or newbie ladies, there's a ton of wonderful groups you can join to share your love of the outdoors. Montana has so much to offer everyone, but sometimes you just want to hang with the girls. No problem. Your passion is shared by thousands, so let's explore some of the best groups for women.

Everyone has heard the common reasons for Montanans moving out of state. In recent years it has overwhelmingly been about the soaring cost of housing. But that's not the only reason long-time Montana residents are now packing up and moving out.

People want answers about what's going on at the post office. Lack of staff and poor management are both on the minds of folks who have no idea when their mail will arrive. Residents in the Bozeman area are not happy about their USPS mail service. And it's been this way for months.

Montana has some real gems when it comes to state parks. National parks sometimes get all the accolades, especially when you've got Glacier and Yellowstone out your backdoor. But Montana's state parks are some of the best in the country. If it's been a while since you've discovered a new one, might we suggest one of these...