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After facing a shortage of aluminum in late October because of supply chain disruptions, Montana Correctional Enterprises (MCE) received about 40,000 pounds of aluminum last week, allowing workers there to resume regular license plate production for the state of Montana. “Last week’s delivery provides us with enough material to make more than 200,000 aluminum license plates and take us through February or March 2022,” said MCE Administrator Gayle Butler. “Workers in the license plate shop are working overtime to get us caught up.” MCE, loca...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte announced last week Montana’s unemployment rate decreased 0.3% in November to 2.8%, tying the lowest unemployment rate ever recorded in the state. Strong job growth continued in November, with over 3,000 jobs created. “Montana is closing out the year with yet another month of record-setting employment and strong growth in our labor force,” said Governor Greg Gianforte. “As we enter a new year, we’ll continue enacting our pro-jobs, pro-growth agenda to complement the unmatched work ethic of Montanans.” The...
The Three Forks Voice weekly newspaper will not print an edition on Wednesday, December 29. After the December 22 edition, the paper will miss a week and be back with a paper being distributed on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. Staff apologizes for any inconvenience the missed date may cause. Remember you can also find the Voice at www.threeforksvoice.com...
The Shoppe Pastry and Coffeehouse is officially open for business in Three Forks. The business located at 119 S. Main in downtown Three Forks opened its doors during last Friday's Christmas Stroll and will be open Monday to Saturday from 6 a.m. to 7 p.m. During the limited opening last week, owners Rikayla Bjorndal and Nancy Todd discussed what has been a long journey to finally welcome customers. According to Todd, starting this type of business has been a goal and dream for a long time that in... Full story
Montana Governor Greg Gianforte last week launched a $7.5 million Agriculture Infrastructure Grant Program to invest in value-added agricultural products across the state and strengthen the industry. "Agriculture is Montana's number one industry, and our administration is partnering with our ag industry to find ways to add value to commodities here in Montana," Gov. Gianforte. "By investing in value-added processing and manufacturing in Montana, our producers will be able to keep pace with a...
With demand for food bank services continuing to surge in Montana as the pandemic wears on, the Town Pump Charitable Foundation is matching $1,000,000 in contributions during its 20th annual fundraising campaign for food banks across Montana, including Headwaters Area Food Bank in Three Forks. Over 100 food banks are participating in the statewide "Be A Friend in Deed, Helping Those in Need" campaign this year. The campaign has raised over $40 million for Montana food banks in 19 years,...
HELENA, Mont. – Governor Greg Gianforte today announced the number of employed workers in Montana hit an all-time high in September and the unemployment rate fell to 3.3%, a low not seen since June 2007. The reported unemployment rate in Gallatin County was the best in the state at 1.3 percent. Broadwater County was 41st out of 56 Montana Counties at 2.2 percent. “Montana is in the midst of a historic economic recovery. We’ve recovered all jobs lost since the start of the pandemic, and more Montanans are working now than in our state’s history...
In late September, the fire that consumed the LaHood Park Steakhouse near Cardwell was saddening news for residents across southwest Montana. A little over a week after the fire, there was some positive news with the announcement that owner Phil Lalich would be rebuilding the steakhouse located at 960 MT HWY 2 E. The announcement was made through a Facebook post. "It is so amazing the amount of love and support you have all given us over this last week! Thank you so much to everyone that has...
The Three Forks Chamber of Commerce has a new Executive Director. Deb Niedermeyer, who was hired to fill the position earlier this month, said she is thrilled to be selected. Niedermeyer was drawn to the position because of the small-town feel of Three Forks. "I enjoy the main street with its shops, and the people have always been wonderful to us," she said. Niedermeyer has vast experience with QuickBooks and online bookkeeping but has also been involved with chambers for years. "I have always... Full story
The Montana First Annual Real Estate Summit is scheduled for October 23 and 24 at the Sacajawea Hotel in Three Forks. The event, hosted by eXp Realty, is designed to celebrate real estate growth and for agents to meet their colleagues from across the Treasure State. According to Designated Managing Broker for Montana Damian Forrester, the event was originally formulated to bring together real estate agents at their brokerage at eXp Realty, a virtual company with no brick-and-mortar offices....
There are some big plans in the works at Pathways Assisted Living in Three Forks. Owner Kathy Pruett recently said they have placed the building at 622 S. Main Street on the market and discussed plans to relocate the facility. “Our desire is to relocate the facility to a more rural setting for residents to have a better quality of life,” she said. With a new facility, Pruett added they will create more spacious rooms, and more activity spaces noting the winter months at the current location are difficult for residents. “We are going to creat... Full story
After having the event canceled in 2020, there were plenty of smiles at the recent Three Forks Chamber of Commerce Annual Dinner and Meeting at the Headwaters Ranch. Chamber Executive Director Melissa Jenkins was ecstatic for the return of the dinner and other bigger events in Gallatin County. "The people that attended had a great time. We had a great silent auction with many wonderful items that were donated by area businesses," she said. "It was so nice to be able to share what the Chamber... Full story
Three Forks is now home to a laundromat. Three Rivers Laundromat officially opened for business last week and is owned by Tami Hill, and managed by Brandon Harper. The new business located at 15 Main Street has one 40-pound washer, three 30-pound washers, six 20-pound washers, and ten dryers. Hill said the best part about the new business is that the Three Forks residents will not have to travel out of town to go to a laundromat. "Everyone seems to be so excited about the idea. We are asked... Full story
While there were times business was slow at the Wheat Montana Deli locations during the early stages of the Covid-19 Pandemic, things stayed strong in the mill and bakery located in Three Forks. According to Customer Service Manager Amy Danielsen, because Wheat Montana is an essential business, they were allowed to keep the mill and bakery running normally, with some employee precautions. "Most people were very supportive and patient during the lockdown. Luckily while the deli business was... Full story
According to Plaza Bar owner Eric Raube, the early stages of the Covid-19 shutdown drastically affected his business located at 204 S. Main. He was also able to witness what he described as amazing community support of the Plaza and its employees. "That has been a very positive outcome of the whole pandemic, the community coming together and supporting each other," he said. When the pandemic hit, the Plaza Bar was able to stay open and operate as a liquor store, but Raube said that is just a...
As an essential business, the Chiropractic Clinic of Three Forks has been able to keep its doors open since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in early 2020. According to Office Manager Ranee Berg, in the early stages of the pandemic, not many people were going anywhere but they eventually saw an uptrend. She added that because they were essential, they did not get hit as much as some businesses. "We were able to say open, so that was good," Ranee said. Since they opened their doors at 113 S....
Roots Hair Studio in Three Forks was closed for nearly six-weeks last year due to statewide directives issued by former Montana Governor Steve Bullock. Owner Miranda Roberts said once they were able to reopen, they had quite a few sanitation guidelines to follow but was more than happy to comply so she could get back to work. Once Bullock lifted Phase 1 Guidelines, Peterson felt they were busy as ever, if not busier. "We live in a phenomenal community and are so appreciative of all the support... Full story
The first few weeks of the Covid-19 pandemic were a tough time for Three Forks Floral owner Mo Denny. With her sales down 40 to 45 percent, Denny found herself not always wanting to go to the retail store located at 101 N. Main in Three Forks. "It was quite scary. I didn't want to come to work because it was so depressing. I thought what do I want to come in here for," she said. While there were some admitted dark days, Denny said she just continued to push through the pandemic and sales have... Full story
Iron Horse Café and Pie Shop owner Jamie Taylor has been amazed by the support she has witnessed since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic in March of 2020. During the past 10 months, Taylor, has had many customers tell her they wanted to come in just so the café located at 24 N. Main would remain open when the pandemic comes to an end. She also had one customer share that her husband who was deployed overseas ask her to come in once a week just to make sure they would be open when he r...
The staff of the Three Forks Voice is asking readers to stop by and say hello at their office located at 607 S. Main #1. The hours for the office located in the basement of the Three Forks Community Library are Wednesday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. The office is also open by appointment. Please stop by to purchase the latest issue of the Voice, share story ideas, make payments, or to simply say hello. Residents are also encouraged to submit stories or story ideas to [email protected]. "We...
Editor's Note This is the first of a series of articles to show how Three Forks businesses are dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. The articles will also serve as a way to highlight the wonderful businesses in the Three Forks area. By JACK H. SMITH Three Forks Voice In February of 2020, the Main Street Office in Three Forks celebrated their 25th anniversary. Within a month, things would drastically change for the business located at 209 S. Main as well as for businesses across the Three Forks... Full story
During her childhood, Teri Whitesitt remembers making trips with her grandmother to dig clay they would use for pottery projects. This would spark a love interest in pottery at an early age for Whitesitt who had a long-time dream of opening a pottery studio. Her dream became a reality in 2020 when she opened the Next of Kiln Studio in Three Forks. The by-appointment-only business offers area residents the chance to come and paint pieces made by Whitesitt as well as lessons on the pottery wheel.... Full story
It was an amazing Monday in Three Forks with the official arrival of a new bookstore. Book Therapy and Moore opened for business on September 21 and is located at 120 (B) South Main Street. The store is owned by Jodi Moore. Along with a selection of books, the new store will have snacks, coffee, gift cards, Melissa and Doug Puzzles, toys and stuffed animals, bookmarks, jewelry, socks, T-shirts, coffee mugs, artwork, and photographs. According to Moore, the idea behind the business started after... Full story
At a special after-hours event last week, members of the Three Forks Chamber of Commerce were able to learn more about Latitude 45, a local business that features Farm to Table Dining experiences, summer movies in the barn, and hosts weddings and other events. Latitude 45 is owned by Karen Rose and is located at 5353 Buffalo Jump Road in Three Forks. Rose started the business in the summer of 2018 with the intent of hosting Farm to Table dinners in her backyard. "The extensive views of the...
An eclectic mix of live music options on the weekends has made the Sacajawea Bar a go-to destination for not only residents of the Gallatin Valley but for many visitors throughout the year. Sacajawea Hotel General Manager Kay French said as a gathering place for the community, the live music is another opportunity to provide both locals and visitors to come together and enjoy grassroots Montana artists in a historically iconic and welcoming atmosphere. "Supporting local artists and bands in...
