economy

Montana's economy is one of the healthiest in the entire country, and even though we've got a population of just over 1.15 million people in 2023, our state gross product is over 50 billion dollars. So where does Montana make the most money and what industries are the largest in the Big Sky State?

While many Montanans take issue with tourists, here's a look at what those visiting the state bring with them.

Montana has become a popular over the last few years and now we have data showing is just where the state ranks compared to others for best places to live.

With 7.16 people per square mile, Montana DOES have more cows than people. Farming and ranching is still incredibly important across the entire state. (We've got 2.51 cattle per person, BTW.)

Gas is at an all-time high across the country and many counties here in Montana just passed a significant number. So just high will prices go here in Montana?

This has been gaining a lot of steam lately.

MSU Bobcat football games are huge business for everyone here in Bozeman.

Our national parks are one of the very best tax payer investments in this country it creates spending and benefits local jobs.

Now that the end of the year is approaching, gas prices in Montana continue to fall.

America has been a super power for several decades and still has the largest economy and military force.  But the world is changing and is that change leading towards a new economy that runs by different rules than those our economy was built?  MSNBC examines new questions about how we are recovering economically and if the US is ready for the new order of things.